British MP, Blitz Holding Panel On ‘Taking Video Games Seriously’
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British Labour politician and Member of Parliament Tom Watson will host a panel next week titled “Taking Video Games Seriously” to examine video games and virtual worlds in modern society, specifically “the lessons we might learn from them, their dangers, and why the public debate needs to move beyond breathless accusations about violent, screen-addicted young people.”
The discussion will take place at Westminster Hall’s Grand Committee Room from 6:30-8:00PM. Watson will be joined by Blitz Games CEO Philip Oliver (Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol), Prospect magazine senior editor and Fun Inc. author Tom Chatfield, and and cultural critic and columnist (The Guardian, The Evening Standard, and Prospect) Sam Leith.
Those of you hoping to attend the free event should let Watson’s office know in advance and can find more information on the politician’s blog.
[Via Wonderland]
Original post editors@gamesetwatch.com (Eric Caoili)
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