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• A Multiplayer Melee on Video Game Violence*
  Friday 3 February 2006 – 10:22
  Editors Rob Wright and Aaron McKenna debate the growing controversy over violence in video games. They trade criticisms, opinions and insights across the Atlantic Ocean to get to the heart of a growing hot-button issue for the gaming industry across the globe.
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• MMR: Is Sony to Blame for the PlayStation 3 Launch Violence?*
  Monday 20 November 2006 – 06:09
  After eager gamers and salivating capitalists waited in line for several days, the PlayStation 3 made its long-awaited debut Thursday night in the U.S. But midnight sales across the country turned into chaotic and sometimes violent ordeals. Who's to blame for this mess?
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• MMR: What Politicians Talk About During Hearings on Video Game Violence*
  Monday 17 July 2006 – 04:39
  Mr. Wright goes to Washington - sort of. TwitchGuru's managing editor was interested to find out just what U.S. lawmakers talk about when they discuss video game legislation. So he tuned into a Webcast of a recent Congressional hearing. And what did the Congressmen talk about besides Grand Theft Auto?
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• Critic's Corner: TwitchGuru Speaks With a Leading Violence Expert on the Issue of Video Games*
  Thursday 26 January 2006 – 06:39
  Critics of violent video games are coming out in full force - and urging the government to take action. What's causing the uproar? TwitchGuru spoke with leading media violence expert and psychology professor Dr. Craig Anderson about the issue. He discusses the newest studies and research that indicate harmful effects for long term play for both children and adults.
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• Monday Rundown: Is Yank Taking Sex, Violence and Religion Too Seriously?*
  Monday 12 June 2006 – 01:37
  Every rose has its thorn, or so the saying goes. Rule of Rose, a psychological thriller from Sony and game developer Punchline, became a hit earlier this year in Japan, but it's a source of controversy in North America.