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The fate of two free-speech cases illustrates the Supreme Court's divisions on key constitutional issues The United States Supreme Court ended its term Monday with two major First Amendment decisions. In the first, the Court struck down a California law that sought to prohibit the sale of violent video games to minors. The ruling prompted strong dissents from one of the Court's most conservative members, Justice Clarence Thomas, and one of its most liberal members, Justice Stephen Breyer, who rarely agree on anything. It also once again brought out the latent parent in Justice Samuel Alito. The second major decision Monday, involving an Arizona campaign finance law, offered a series of reminders--of the Court's dubious Ctizens United ruling, of its passionate embrace of broad First Amendment principles in political cases, and of the challenges clean-election advocates face in reforming the system.
The First Amendment Giveth—And Taketh Away, Too - Andrew Cohen - National
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Before I get to the downside of Echo Bazaar, a text-based game set in a fantastical Victorian underworld called Fallen London, I want you to know two things. The first is that if you’re going to try Echo Bazaar, the next two days are a perfect opportunity. Trust me on that. I’ll explain later, but suffice to say February 1st and February 2nd are the days to play.
What precious treasure will you find in Echo Bazaar? | Quarter to Three
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Wait, wait. So, society in general pushed gamers into a corner and called them weirdos and nerds and geeks and made fun of them. And now you think female gamers have it as bad just because they're gamers? I'm sorry, but no. You weren't beaten in school for liking games. You didn't have your things constantly stolen because you were a geek and a loser.
I’m Tired of Being a “Woman in Games.” I’m a Person.
Good Gamer Bitches | Quest Board
Right now I’d like to address the ladies in the audience. Guys, you can hang around too, if you like, but this message isn’t really for you. Nothing personal. Girls, I really need you to stop putting up with this kind of bullshit . That’s video from a livestream of a show called Cross Assault that featured two teams from the fighting game community competing for $25,000.
Sexual harassment and fightin' drama, together at last!
[ Update: Miranda felt she was misrepresented as having spoken to Destructoid, due to her quotes not being clearly attributed to her Twitter account. It wasn't my intention to make it look like anything other than public Tweets, so this has been amended. To be clear, Miranda provided Destructoid with no quotes and everything she is quoted as saying was said on her Twitter profile.] There's been a salty offering of drama in the fighting game world recently, with chatter concerning sexual harassment of a Cross Assault cast member. For those not in the know, Cross Assault is a reality show set up by Capcom in which teams of Street Fighter X Tekken players compete for prizes and glory. Last night, however, things got a little more heated than usual when one player, Miranda "Super Yan" Pakozdi, forfeited a match.
Nerds and Male Privilege Part 2: Deconstructing the Arguments
So your examples of characters that women find attractive, because of their longer, less muscular builds, include Goliath, Nightcrawler, and Gambit. "These are not the massive beefcakes alpha-males that are supposedly as equally objectified as Kasumi, Ayane or Ivy" A huge, massive beefy gargoyle in a loincloth, an ultra-meaty contortionist gymnast in spandex with a tail, and a beefcake badboy in a trenchcoat. and tights.
(This is another edition of </RANT>, a weekly opinion piece column on GameFront. Check back every week for more. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not reflect those of GameFront.)
Why I’m Glad the Nun Punching in Hitman: Absolution Upset People
Opinion: What The Hell Is With That Hitman Trailer? - IGN
We’re all used to a bit of tasteless violence in videogames. It happens all the time. We’re also used to attention-seeking trailers. The latest Hitman Absolution trailer, though, pairs gratuitous violence with sexualised imagery to create the most troubling piece of marketing material I think I’ve ever seen.
Fantasy Armor and Lady Bits - Mad Art Lab
The brilliant tumbler feed Women Fighters in Reasonable Armor has inspired me to add my two cents to the discussion. Why does my opinion matter? I’m an armorer. I make actual armor that people wear when they hit each other with swords. When making armor I have to strike a balance between comfort, protection, range of motion, and appearance.
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The Tomb Raider scandal: Everybody is right and wrong
To say the new Tomb Raider has been controversial is to put it very lightly indeed. Ever since last year, speculation and arguments have been had concerning the motives of the game, the content demonstrated, and what Lara Croft's new and tragic portrayal says about the state of women in games. Some are eager to defend it, perceiving attacks on an industry they love and doing what they can to protect its creative freedom. Others see a game that shrouds male power fantasies in the clothing of an emotionally engaging experience, and are ready to condemn the game, the studio making it, and anybody who dares to look forward to it. Both sides are probably wrong. Both sides are probably right.Episode Notes This week, we tackle the rampant bullying, misogyny and hate speech that occurs within the gaming community. Ask Microsoft Support for the tools we need to stop harassment here !