Game Development #GameDev Breakdown Video Show – Gaming’s Darkest Hour ToddMitchell, January 5, 2018July 10, 2024 A bizarre swatting incident in Wichita leaves a totally uninvolved man dead, the World Health Organization includes a gaming addiction disorder in its draft for the International Compendium of Diseases, and we follow up on a recommendation from last week’s show. Continue Reading
Culture Wichita Swatting: Who’s to Blame? ToddMitchell, January 2, 2018July 11, 2024 As the Wichita swatting details emerge, the community grapples with determining responsibility for this tragedy. The 911 caller has been taken into custody, but many questions remain. Continue Reading
Culture Swatting Turns Fatal in Call of Duty Dispute ToddMitchell, January 1, 2018July 11, 2024 On this week’s #GameDev Breakdown podcast, we discussed everything we know about the Wichita swatting that claimed a man’s life. This is the most bizarre and tragic story attached to gaming in recent history. The topic matter may be disturbing to some listeners. Continue Reading
Culture Gaming’s Darkest Hour ToddMitchell, January 1, 2018July 11, 2024 Heinous acts by three strangers leave a fourth man dead in the most bizarre and tragic swatting incident to date. We discuss the information available as of recording, as well as the World Health Organization’s likelihood of classifying gaming as a potential addiction disorder. Continue Reading