Remember Oscar? The dog that chewed his master's Xbox 360 controller all the way into buying 60 bucks worth of Microsoft points? Well, word got around, and Microsoft found the story so amusing that they're giving the dog a refund, a Gamertag, and a few more goodies to chew on.

This is by far the best argument I have heard on the whole "violent games" issue that the media decided to make a carnival of. A new study says that various groups - politicians, the media - promote the hysterical beliefs of video game violence because they present a simpler solution than the real problems.

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Just as Barack Obama officially becomes the new US President, you can test your knowledge of past US Presidents and other bits of American culture and history with the new content for BUZZ! Quiz TV American Culture Quiz Pack coming soon to PSN. More info is just a click away.

Following a veritable beating in the New York Stock Exchange, Circuit City released a statement announcing that they have filed for bankruptcy. The company mentioned that they intend to stay in business while they come up with a plan to restructure.

There sure are a lot of things threatening the survival of our oceans. From over-fishing to sunscreens, it really does seem as if there's a lot of rehabilitation to be done for our oceans. But did you know that even a dead algae can cause problems for the waters? Yes, that's what a recent study have revealed: dead algae causes low oxygenation in our oceans. And we know how important oxygen is for all that is living in our planet -- whether on land or underwater.

Electronic Arts has picked some awesome players to grace the covers of their upcoming NCAA Football 09 (Playstation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo Wii, and DS). A recent press release from the company revealed the players who will be fronting the PSP and PS2 packs. To find out who they are and get a glimpse of the packshots, head on over to the full article.

Some people would point the finger at video games as the cause of the violent school shootings that have taken place in the US in recent years. Gun control advocate Paul Helmke, however, begs to differ. According to him, video games aren't to blame for school killings - guns are. More on his alternative perspective after the jump.

Everyone has fears of their own, but have you were wondered why our fears tend to change as we grow older? According to a study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University, the answer lies in human genes. More on the human genome in the full article after the jump.

With all the concerns circulating violent video games, horror author Stephen King joins in on the discussion. Writing novels for more than four decades, he's one of those credible enough to speak about the matter. Instead of writing down what he believes in, King chooses to speak up his mind. Find out what he said in the full article.

According to a study conducted by researchers from West Virginia, the game Dance Dance Revolution, has been able to affect children in positive ways. It cuts down the fat in the body and at the same time, it is able to raise their confidence levels. Find out the details of their study in the full article.