Writer and critic Clive Thompson discusses the Super Columbine Massacre RPG! video-game in this edition of Wired News.

Thompson, who also writes for the New York Times, has a knack for being able to clearly explain difficult, complex concepts, and he does so again in this column.

Developed by Danny Ledonne as a response to the dialogue about the events that took place at Columbine High School, the game makes players take on the role of Eric Harris, one of the two killers.

Despite the fact that some critics have vilified the game, whether the game has merit transcends whether or not it offends someone’s sensibility.

I’ve been wanting to write about this game for months, but haven’t been brave enough to tackle the complexity. Now I don’t have to, because Thompson has. Thanks, Clive.