Tag: Grand Theft Auto
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Terry Randolph’s Top 20 Video Game Characters – (#10-1)
10. Riku – Kingdom Hearts Franchise One of the most sympathetic “villains” to grace the JRPG scene, Riku is a really a kid caught between fighting his own inner demons that are consuming him and fighting for his friends. Especially in a game I think is targeted more towards kids, Riku’s character was surprisingly mature…
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The Culprit Effect: When Video Games and Violence Collide Part 2
By Terry Randolph Part 1 of the article can be found here. Feature image graphic courtesy of the New York Times. Games containing violence tend to get bad reps in the wake of tragedies; they become the focal point of blame, discussion and contention for both the government and people. They are used to simplify the…