Eco-terrorism? Anti-pipeline video game under fire for putting lives at risk, group says (Report)

“Thunderbird Strike” allows the user to wipe out pipelines and machinery.

An assistant professor at Michigan State University created a game that allows users to destroy imaginary oil pipelines — something one energy industry group claims is tantamount to taxpayer-funded encouragement of “eco-terrorism.”

The game, which was paid for in part by Minnesota taxpayers via a grant, allows players to wipe out pipelines and machinery, but the developer says it doesn’t advocate violence, FOX17 reported.

MSU assistant professor of media and information Elizabeth LaPensee, the creator of “Thunderbird Strike,” says the game is only meant to be artistic and educational.

MSU assistant professor of media and information Elizabeth LaPensee denied charges the game encouraged…