http://pc.ign.com/articles/919/919069p1.html

Blizzcon is an annual convention that is held in California. The convention, dealing with games and news from the video game developer Blizzard attracts thousands of fans from around the world. The popularity of the company's games such as "World of Warcraft", and "Diablo" have raised Blizzard to the top of the video game world. holding a convention for video games shows the economic and culural influence that the gaming industry has.


http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_288969.html

This article comments on the potential influence that video games can potentially have.
According to the article, video game violence accounts for a 22% increase in violent behavior from adolescents. The article also explains a bill proposed in congress, limiting the sales of "M" rated games to adults only.