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Medal of Honor: Warfighter (Credit: EA)In the aftermath of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Electronic Arts has removed links to a collection of weapons manufacturers from the official website of Medal of Honor: Warfighter.

The links, which were pointed out in a New York Times story that ran on Christmas Eve, appeared on a "Partners" page for the game and showcased many of the real-world weapons featured in Warfighter.

President Barack Obama’s got game. Video game, that is.

In a discussion with Barbara Walters right before the holiday, the POTUS (along with First Lady Michelle Obama) broke away from the issues of the day and discussed what they like to do during their downtime. Turns out, they use the iPad to play a game.

Specifically, Obama is a big fan of EA's Scrabble -- and wasted no time in admitting that when asked. Judging by the comments of his wife, the Commander in Chief isn’t just a good speller. He also talks smack.

The week between Christmas and New Year's Day is joyful for gamers. With no school, work or any real responsibilities distracting you from that stack of new games you just unwrapped, it's the perfect time for some serious play.

Until, that is, you run into a puzzle you can't solve, a boss you can't beat, or a map that leaves you disoriented.

Don't worry -- there's plenty of help online. Here's where to find fast answers to your questions about the season's biggest titles.

(Credit: Getty Images)Did Santa not deliver the games you wanted?

Don’t be too hard on him: he’s not as young as he used to be, and today’s assortment of gaming systems can be confusing for an old-timer. Besides, a myriad of options exist for turning unwanted games into wanted ones -- and we dug around to discover which used games places offer the best deals.

For your convenience, we’ve also rounded up the prices retailers are offering on a sample of recent, top-tier games. Quoted prices are money in your pocket (after any necessary fees or shipping costs), assume used but excellent condition, and will likely vary with the whim of the post-holiday market, so treat them as guide, not gospel.

Gamers are a fickle lot. If a game's too short, there's a furious outcry about how we didn't get our $60 worth. But if it's too long, most of us never get around to finishing it.

Raptr, which tracks more than 23 million gaming sessions, last year estimated that only 10 percent of players finish the final mission of a game. We get it. Life's busy. There's always something new on the horizon to distract your attention. And, frankly, the stories often aren't strong enough to keep you glued to the screen, no matter how good the gameplay is.

Some games, though, demand to be completed. No matter how busy you are, here are eight games that you owe it to yourself to finish.

Grand Theft Auto IV (Credit: Rockstar Games)The horrific events in Newtown, Connecticut have re-ignited the debate about video game violence in the media.

Friday morning, the National Rifle Association was the latest to chime in, pointing the finger of blame at many forms of media and entertainment with a specific focus on video games.

NRA head Wayne LaPierre cited games like Grand Theft Auto and Bulletstorm (as well as the previously unheard of web-based game Kindergarten Killer) as examples of "a callous, corrupt and corrupting industry that sells and sows violence against its own people, through vicious, violent video games."

Professional magicians might be able to pull off exceptionally cool tricks, but getting to the point where you can reliably make the impossible possible takes insane amounts of practice and, by extension, alone time.

For Sean Emory, however, extensive alone time will be a thing of the past after nailing this magical wedding proposal to his (SPOILER ALERT!) new fiancée, Andrea Leachman:

Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Credit: Activision)LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shares of video game makers and sellers fell Thursday in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, which has renewed debate about violent games and their potential influence on crime.

Shares of GameStop Corp., whose stores sell video games as well as systems like the Xbox and Wii, fell 5 percent in afternoon trading.

Investors are seen as being increasingly concerned that the government may impose tougher rules on the sales of games rated for "mature" and older audiences.