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Annual Video Game Report Card Is Positive, For Once
Every year, the National Institute on Media and the Family releases a report card which grades various aspects of the video game industry on how well they keep "inappropriate" games out of the hands of children. This year's report was largely positive, which is surprising given the history of strong criticism by the Institute. They acknowledged that gaming is becoming a much bigger part of family life than it was in the past, and they're making an effort to shift the focus onto the parents to keep their kids' gaming habits under control. The full report is available here (PDF), and Game Daily has an interview with Entertainment Software Alliance CEO Michael Gallagher which touches on some of the same issues.
They acknowledged that gaming is becoming a much bigger part of family life than it was in the past
Great news! Where can I pre-order Manhunt 3: Family Edition?
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And then mom (and other parents from Generation "Precious Snowflake") wonders why she has no inclination to read, write, do her homework, clean up after herself, or even brush her teeth...
Yeah! Put her to play Left 4 Dead and then she will be interested in reading and writing. Killing zombies is the answer!
Did they even think before choosing that name ?
National Instutite on Media and the Family.
N.I.M.F. ... Nymph?!
I'm going to found the Coalition of Unsolicited Neutering of Fundamentalist Sectists.
-Billco, Fnarg.com
Well, maybe she might get interested in the Zombie Survival Guide, at least. Doesn't cover the writing part though.
A good education is a bit like a STD - it makes you unsuitable for a lot of jobs and gives you a desire to spread it.
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