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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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"They are 'tabloid games' more than anything," said Ian Bogost, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Digital Media. Bogost is referring to games like Kuma Games' reenactement episode of The Death of Osama Bin Laden, which is planned for release later this week. Bogost continues, "[They are] quickly created release valves that capitalize on this event for traffic or attention." Source: Tri-City Herald - May 3, 2011
