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Don't worry about combing through all the wasteful ego-inspired rants. The Gamer's Guide to the Galaxy highlights only the best (and asinine) riffs about gaming from around the Net.

Virtual Sex Bad, Real Sex Good
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Random student at San Diego State University rants about the follies of virtual sex. I guess he hasn't played Leisure Suit Larry yet.

Games Lost in Translation
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Kudos to 1up's presentation for this feature story. Sucks that the meat of the story, which highlights five goofy games from Japan, are a mix of a dry interview and rehashed reviews and previews.

Advertisements Push the Envelope
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Shouldn't there be an ESRB rating system for advertisements? Nah, where's the fun in that?

High Achievers on Xbox Live Arcade
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Still aiming for mondo achiever points on Xbox Live? Gamespot once again has you covered.

If Only the Army Had This Before the War
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I thought the choice languages in the Iraq war are bullets, explosions, and chaos. Language class has come a long way.

The New Gateway Drug for Youths
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A recent study concludes that "violent" video games lead young men down the dark halls of "permissive attitudes toward violence, alcohol and marijuana use..." No more Super Mario Bros. Smash Melee for you, Junior.

The Industry Sees Red
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China is investing billions in game development...and waging war against game addiction.

Let the Betting Begin
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Now you don't have to sneak out to the local Indian reservation to make your bets come true.

The Wright Stuff
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Legendary game developer Will Wright explains the finer points on the effects of games--notably: human imagination, critical thinking, and unending creativity.

Database Monkey Wanted
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The gargantuan entertainment/gaming think tank, IGN, is looking for someone to input all that data. Up for the task?

And You Thought Summer Camp Was for the Other Kids
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Camping, hiking, fishing, and spin the bottle--forget about it. Today's summer camp has your kids indoors looking at computer monitors. Okay, spin the bottle is still going on, too.

Another Reason Why GTA Isn't Like Real Life
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All I can say is, What an idiot.

Rest in Peace
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The setup: Real funeral in a virtual world; funeral procession is slaughtered and robbed by marauding gang; chaos ensues; aftermath questions moral standards. Funny? Yes. Sad? Yes. Ethically wrong? Well, depends what side you're on.

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