The Bender Podcast – Racism, Homophobia, and Gaming Economics

Binge Gamer writes: Serious subjects hit The Bender this week. We tackle the three things you see in the title plus the other gaming tidbits that happened this past week. Listen in to hear why Left 4 Dead 2 is not racist, how most gamers are not homophobic, Allison explaining the economics involved with game prices, and James not accepting MMA as a sport.

Show Notes | Topics

Reminders: Jump on that 200 Wii Points/Pepsi promotion while it lasts

Donate to Starlight Children’s Foundation today

NEWS:

EA to Host Homophobia in Gaming Panel

Journalist Cries Racism Over Left 4 Dead 2 (Willie’s original racist article)

Modern Warfare 2 Gets Special Edition with Goggles …For $150. Regular edition is $90 in Europe

UFC Goes to War Against Electronic Arts

QUICKIES:

Michael Jackson’s Game Lives On

BioShock 2 Delayed

Fallout 3 DLC Delayed on PS3

League of Legends to be Released for Free

It’s Mahvel, Baby! On PS3 August 13th

Capcom acknowledges the cheapness of Sagat and Seth

Battlefield 1943 achieves greatness