Judge Declares California Violent Game Bill Unconstitutional, Schwarzenegger Vows Revenge (Updated)
Update: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office released a statement today saying the governor will appeal the ruling of District Judge Ronald...
READ MORE >Bully to Terrorize Xbox 360, Wii
Rockstar Toronto's acclaimed dog-eat-dog schoolyard adventure is on its way to Xbox 360 and Wii.
READ MORE >"I wonder how much of a graphical bump the 360 version will get. I skipped getting this for PS2, ..."
see all 19 commentsESRB Goes After 3D Realms Web Site
In what 3D Realms co-founder Scott Miller described as a "sucker punch", the Duke Nukem series developer has come under fire from the Entertainment...
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see all 108 commentsEuropean Ratings Initiative Expands to Online Gaming
The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association announced the introduction of PEGI Online today. The online addition to the Pan...
READ MORE >"Sounds like it won't be AO if the mods for the game are moderated/policed. There are still a ..."
see all 2 commentsWiiWare Brings Independent Developers, New Downloadable Games to Wii
Original downloadable games are headed to Nintendo's Wii through the new WiiWare service, which opens the door for indepedent developers to get their Wii on.
READ MORE >"Can you use SD cards to augment that 512mb? I think you can but I'm not really sure."
see all 25 commentsESRB Demands Removal of Hosted Videos (Updated)
The ratings board has demanded gaming sites take down videos from shooter Dark Sector, citing 'excessive or offensive content.'
READ MORE >"What I still dont get is that they are complaining about an ad for a game they refused to ..."
see all 130 commentsNY Violent Game Legislation Gains Momentum
The New York State Senate and Assembly have agreed on the terms of a bill that would classify the sale of video games containing "depraved violence...
READ MORE >"ah movies are regulated. if you are trying to go into a pg move which you have to be 10 and up ..."
see all 28 commentsManhunt 2 "Suspended," Pushed out of July
Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive has "temporarily suspended" the release of its controversial game Manhunt 2 (PS2, Wii, PSP),...
READ MORE >"Free publicity like this is worth millions. The amount of resources, to initiate something like ..."
see all 82 commentsPublication of AO-Rated Manhunt 2 Disallowed by Sony, Nintendo
Existing policy from manufacturers Sony and Nintendo means Manhunt 2 won't see publication on Wii or PS2 in Adults Only form.
READ MORE >"That is what I mean - in Manhunt you just kill anyone who is approaching you - there is no way ..."
see all 224 commentsBoxed Up Briefs
It is unfortunate to see the action taken today regarding Manhunt 2 by the BBFC in the UK and the ESRB in North America. As for the ESRB, that...
READ MORE >"I used to think this too but recently, while playing CS:S I have found myself paying more ..."
see all 69 commentsESRB Rates Manhunt 2 "Adults Only"
The Entertainment Software Ratings board, which assigns content ratings to games in North America, has rated the brutal horror sequel Manhunt 2...
READ MORE >"Right, but rather than claiming that there's no evidence that no harm results, he seems to be ..."
see all 91 commentsManhunt 2 to be Blocked From Sale in UK (Updated)
The British Board of Film Classification has refused to rate the upcoming horror sequel Manhunt 2, in development by Rockstar Toronto for Wii,...
READ MORE >"so they're going to ban smoking and drinking there too, right? Those are "health risks" they ..."
see all 78 commentsTomb Raider Anniversary May Appear Episodically on XBLA
Evidence found on the ESRB's website suggests that Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider reimagining may be headed in bite-sized chunks to Xbox Live Arcade.
READ MORE >"Paying more than 5 per episode would be highway robbery. You can already get the full game for a ..."
see all 15 commentsESRB Launches Ratings Awareness Campaign
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board today announced a new effort to educate consumers on its rating system that will see the distribution of...
READ MORE >"But politicians especially should know the effectiveness of cardboard signs."
see all 3 commentsNY Legislation Classifies Sale of Violent Games to Minors as Class E Felony
A new piece of legislation concerning the sale of violent video games looks to make the distribution of "violent and indecent video games to minors" a class E felony.
READ MORE >"I don't (and never did) give the fucking Tax-Happy, Socialist, Democrats any more room than I ..."
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"Actually, if I saw a school-age kid actually considering that book at B&N, I'd probably buy it ..."
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