id Software Leaves ESA
by Chris Faylor, May 23, 2008 12:29pm PDTDeveloper id Software has confirmed to GamePolitics that it is no longer a member of the Entertainment Software Association.
Best known for its work on the DOOM and Quake series, id joins other recent ESA departees LucasArts, Vivendi and Activision.
Outside of the ESA's claims that LucasArts' exit was a result of "unique factors," no reason has been provided for the withdrawals. However, rumors point to issues with ESA president Mike Gallagher, who took up the role last year.
It had previously been revealed that the ESA's decision to relocate its E3 gathering to Santa Monica last year cost the association upwards of $5 million, partially due to the violation of a long-term contract with the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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Might want to remove the $ or the dollars if you ask me.
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