Legion of Gamers Brace for Incoming Fire -- Demonstration on May 5
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Legion of Gamers Brace for Incoming Fire April 16th, 2007
Inhumanity and violence at Virginia Tech being blamed on Videogames.
"April 16, 2007 - A tranquil college campus in Virginia became a
killing field Monday morning. At least 33 people are dead in the worst
mass shooting in modern American history."
- ABC news
The real matter at hand.
Today marks a sad day in American history and yet another tragic event
in humanity as 30 plus students of a college campus in Virginia was
gunned down by a warped inhuman individual. What is worst is how
people react to such events. It usually takes the death of many
innocent people before a solution or acts towards a solution is even
taken into consideration.
Then we go from bad to worst as the politicians who we elect to govern
us and protect us from random acts of evil both foreign and domestic
choose to blame grand societal travesties such as this on an inanimate
object. Videogames have been for far to long the scapegoat to a modern
age world problem for political gain rather than doing their job to
solve such tragic problems in our country nevertheless the world at
large.
Why is there so much inhumane violence in our schools? No the real
reason, not videogames. It has been stressed for years; day in and day
out, that long before such violence in videogames even were thought
of; violence on TV, movies and even in our own government with wars
and such has influenced weaker minds in committing such barbaric acts
of uncivilized behavior. So why do some government officials blame
videogames? The answer is..."who cares!"
While we sit here and ask time consuming questions such as that, lives
are being lost. The real matter at hand is that the "REAL
POLITICIAN'S" need to step up and use that tax money that people in
this country (Yes that includes us Gamers) give to create agencies
that handle these tragic and violent matters in our schools;
responsibly and professionally. Politicians like Jack Thompson are a
distraction to these real vital issues. We need to move past those
distractions and come up with a solution quick! Lives are being lost
and this is not a videogame they don't come back!
Who should take responsibility?
Everyone and no one! Families, Mothers & Fathers, Schools, Securities,
Government, Media and even the game industry. This is a societal
problem not one that you can place blame to a billion dollar industry
in which certain government agencies look to clamp down on to control
for political gain and profit. We all have a responsibility for the
lives lost. As human beings we need to contribute and fight this
violence with a solution. Every bit counts. Awareness, education,
understanding and law all take into account as to what can be done to
help cure this disease in humankind. For far to long gamers have stood
by silently and said or have not done enough to help in this societal
matter.
The positive direction of Gaming and the Leaders that back it.
There are many videogame entities that have contributed to the civil
development of society at large. Creating the type of games both
violent and non violent that brings both entertainment and innovation
to the table for people of all nationalities around the world to enjoy
as a social and cultural activity. To name a few
Nintendo: Has created games for over 2 decades plus for the whole
family to enjoy. Using innovation and marquee characters; the company
continues to provide wholesome activities for gamers around the world
regardless of age or gender. They have also provided us with
educational games to teach our children and even adults. Schools in
which students can learn how to program new and innovative games and
systems like the Nintendo Wii to help create jobs for people around
the world to constructively contribute to society.
Microsoft: Is a contributing factor to "WORLD TECHNOLOGICAL
APPICATIONS". They too have been creating videogames for ages. Their
greatest achievement is XBOX live which connect millions of gamers
around the world to play and be entertained in civilized gaming. XBOX
live is a prime example of a constructive virtual playing field for
gamers to interact with one another.
ECA (Entertainment Consumer Association): Is a non-profit membership
organization established to serve the needs of those who play computer
and video games. They also educate "PEOPLE" to defend against
political activity that is threatening the creation and publishing of
video games. On behalf of the gaming community, the ECA lobbies
legislators directly as well as launching grassroots digital
initiatives to preserve our rights as gamers. See: ECA
Video Game Leagues: From SRK (Shoryuken Evo 2K series), MLG (Major
League Gaming), WCG (World Cyber Games), UGS (Underground Gaming
Series), GGL (Global Gaming League, CGS (Championship Gaming Series)
to CPL (Cyber Professional League) and more to come.... They have all
provided a constructive physical atmosphere and venue where gamers
around the world can come to express their skills in an assortment of
videogames that utilizes yesterdays and today's console and PC's.
Gamers come to play peacefully and show case dazzling feats that
brings spectators to their feet in amazement. See: GamePro
Leagues work with other associated entities and organizations to give
gamers a global activity that we can all share and be entertained.
Like Television it entertains us, but it does one other thing that
television has yet to do. It gets us involved.
Video Games Live: Expands gaming just beyond competition. This is not
a hobby this is a global culture. The Empire promotes the evolution of
its culture and community. Fashion, Art, Health, Education,
Competition, Media and MUSIC. This is a prime example that Video Games
contributes to the better building of society and not just mindless
violence. The evidence is so clear. See: Videogames Live.
Emperor's Declare
"It's ridiculous how our so called leaders who are suppose to be
adults handle matters like this. If that is the case, you might as
well have today's children run this country. I'm tired of the
complaining and displacing of blame to tragic stuff like this. Since
they will do nothing about it then I guess us gamers will have to. If
need be we'll gather the largest force of gamers on the planet to
protest against random violence in schools and in the world period. I
wonder at times who is worst the psycho's doing this crazy stuff or
the politicians that want to place blame on a videogame. Disgusting!
You politicians want to take on gamers we'll show you how to play this
game."
-Emperor TriForceGameMaster
Empire Arcadia Inc. has express its declaration to protest against
violence in schools and to morn the loss of the students at Virginia
Tech. MTV has shown great interest in the matter and is currently
looking into the matter. Empire Arcadia Inc. urges all relating,
associated, affiliated and even none affiliated entities to help push
this message for non violence in our schools and to morn the loss of
the Virginia Tech students.
Empire Arcadia Inc. will gather as many gamers as they can in New York
City at Bryan Park on Saturday May 5th, 2007 at 1pm. There we will
protest, morn and show how real gamers play videogames peacefully and
responsibly. This demonstration is to show that gamers will not take
the blame of this tragic matter but we will do what we can to help put
an end to terrible events like this. We reiterate and urge that all
leaders of gaming communities, organizations down to the last gamer to
set aside 10 hours of this day to pay respect and come together not
just as gamers but as HUMAN BEINGS for peace.
Empire Arcadia calls for gamers to unite! Official NYC Gathering:
http://tinyurl.com/ywxr79