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Disney CEO Bob Iger examining violence in Disney video games

Disney CEO Bob Iger met with company executives last week to talk about violence in the company's video games and "take stock in everything we've got that can be considered near the line or over the line," according to a report published in Deadline.

Iger revealed the meeting during a Jan. 23 luncheon sponsored by the Hollywood Radio & Television Society. He spoke about violent content and what Disney might do in the wake of the Dec. 14, 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.

"Fortunately at Disney there's very little [violence], but I still want to make sure we're asking ourselves the right questions in terms of that standard, and also we're willing to be a part of a dialogue in today's world that I think is pretty necessary in terms of what our role is and what our role should be," Iger said.

Earlier this month, Disney Interactive unveiled Disney Infinity, a sandbox video game due out this summer. Like Activision's Skylanders franchise, the game interfaces with real-world toys, the first batch of which are based on Disney and Pixar characters. You can learn more about Disney Infinity from our hands-on session following the recent launch event.

You can also read more about reactions from members of the video game industry, politicians and more in our storystream below.

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