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The On Killing argument: Participation + Reward = Conditioning Military Parallels Glorification of Sociopaths? Games as Free Expression The Security/Freedom balance Games get special protection as art? Games as political activism: PETA
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University of Chicago “Playing by the rules” 2001 Department of Justice Crime Statistics 1972-2004 Are the numbers the basis for belief, or the justification?
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Negative The Jiggle Effect Damsel or Vindictive Sexpot Anime Influence Infantilization Cartoonish Proportions Positive Frag Dolls? Developed female leads Mirror’s Edge Half Life 2
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Nerd is the new Jock Consequences of a technology economy Geek Chic Legitimization of Gaming Cultural Development Internet connectivity Artistic output Modding 8 Bit / Nerdcore Political Activism
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The new money WoW gold farming On-Line Credits Xbox points Commerce Models Downloadable Content (DLC) Pay for victory? Console Marketplace / Valve The death of retail?
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Game Builders and Engines Torque Source Havok Modding Hardware modding Level Maps / Gameplay? Open Platforms Flash Mobile iPhone/iPod touch Google Android Independent Consoles?
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Retinal Projection Old-school VR is dead Head Tracking Eye Tracking Holosonic sound
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The Expectation of Interactivity? Decline of static interaction Educational Models Behavioral training from a young age? Better citizens / criminals? Lifestyle integration Game / Life line blurred Extended real-world gameplay
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