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Member Name: Cjay79

Name: Chris Johnson

Ex animation and illustration student with qualifications from Newcastle College and the GCADT. Strong interests in politics, film, tv and videogames. Blogging regular articles at www.cjay79.info and semi-regular reviews at www.jiggy.co.uk

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UK MP Backs Games Industry

What a change from the divisive politicians from the U.K. and U.S. I've become so used to. A pity his words will go unheeded as other politicians look for something to hate to galvanise votes.

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