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Video games are just another example of our overreliance on the Internet

Video games are just another example of our overreliance on the Internet

By David Thomas | April 25, 2011

I believe video games have become too reliant on the Internet. Don't get me wrong; I love what Al Gore has invented, and what it has done for video games. Between online matchmaking, downloadable content (DLC) packs, chatting with friends and using online...

Freedom on Facebook leads to a more open, honest society

Freedom on Facebook leads to a more open, honest society

March 30, 2011

"Life is good," "Life sucks," pictures of people passed out, pictures of you eating an ice cream cone, pictures of you hiding behind some creepy guy to point at him and ironically tag him later as being creepy, links to Lil B's "Wonton Soup," joining...