Meanwhile, the online community was up in arms this week over 's publication of a database and map listing legal gun owners in New York's Westchester and Rockland counties. President Obama last week tasked Vice President Joe Biden with leading an effort to reduce gun violence in the country.

The federal government is stepping in, as well. 21 press conference, referencing the video game industry. 'There exists in this country a callous, corrupt and corrupting shadow industry that sells, and sows, violence against its own people,' NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre said during a Dec. The move comes a week after the National Rifle Association (NRA) spoke out about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, pointing the finger at violent video games.

In the wake of the Connecticut tragedy, EA now appears to be backing off from such direct tie-ins with real-life weapons makers. 'Through these partnerships, Medal of Honor Warfighter delivers unrivaled authenticity and gives back to the military community through charitable cooperations,' EA's promotional site for the game states.Īccording to the BBC, the game's executive producer Greg Goodrich has in the past encouraged gamers to 'head over to the Magpul website and gain an unfair advantage,' referencing a Colorado-based firearms firm that supports the video game.

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