Breaking down borders in video games.
Around the Web – 12/2/09
A disabled gamer plays Second Life. Credit: Pixels and Policy
Lots of interesting news going on today, here is what we didn’t get to!
Mashable reports that Facebook and MySpace are cracking down again on sex predators.
Microsoft’s marketing guidelines require one female to be in any Xbox Live promotional shot in a group of three avatars or more. (WTF?)
Texas researcher finds that people who play antisocial personas are generally antisocial and unpleasant in real life.
A disabled gamer sues Sony for a lack of access to virtual worlds.
Everquest 2 developer Emily “Domino” Taylor talks about her experience playing a female character, and whether you have to play a false idealistic looking character to get freebies.
EA Sports will stand by Tiger Woods, despite the current controversy over his possible affair and car accident.
Readers, what else have you found that we missed?
Special reader question: What should we name this daily column? (Well, as close to daily as needed anyway). ”Around the Web” is a little bland. 
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about 8 months ago
The Border House name makes me think of things like
News from Other Outposts
or
Mail from Distant Outposts
and the like.
about 7 months ago
Mm. Makes me wish I had some minimal art skills, if either of these were chosen I’d like to draw an icon of a mailcarrier playing with a handheld while going door to door. =)
Ani8
about 8 months ago
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about 7 months ago
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As for ideas of a title:
Button Press
Press &/'n Play
Plug &/'n Press
-Ani8
about 7 months ago
“Across the Divide” comes to mind, inspired from The Longest Journey as well.
about 7 months ago
Ooh, I like that one.
about 7 months ago
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As for suggestions on naming the news section:
Press Play
Button Press
Plug &/’n Press
Press &/’n Play
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Ani8
about 7 months ago
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But we might get sued by Tim Langdell! XD
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Free publicity? XD