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Originally Posted by DesR85

I just recently heard of this incident from Al-Jazeera English. Very sad. My condolences to those who were killed. As for the videogame link, I haven't come across that yet in the news. Where was this mentioned?

Here is one in Finnish, translate below:

One regular hobby for Pekka-Eric Auvinen was playing multiplayer games. He was especially interested in game called Battlefield 2, in which he logged in last time Wednesday morning moments before 9 o'clock.

From the player profile of Auvinen it's clear that he was managed rather well in the game. Inside the game hierarchy he was promoted to the "Master Sergeant" status.

Battlefield 2 is multiplayer wargame which is meant to be played in internet. The events of the game are basing on fictional conflicts around the world.

The sides which player can choose in the game are US marines, Freedom forces of China and imaginary Alliance of East

Battlefield 2 contains modern warmachinery, including airplanes, cars, boats, helicopters and armored vehicles

I'll dig up some more articles in a moment.