Microsoft Cloud Deal With ICE Draws Ire From Employees
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The Azure service is being used by the immigration enforcement entity and employees aren't a fan of this.
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Mark DeLoura, previously part of President Obama's White House Office of Science and Technology, talks about the challenges of bringing STEM education programs to public schools at the Game Developers Choice Awards at GDC 2017.
READ MORE >"Good discussed challenges in bringing STEM education programs to public schools, including ..."
see all 9 commentsWorld of Warcraft Ordered to Shut Down in China
A Chinese regulatory authority has ordered World of Warcraft's Chinese licensing partner NetEase to cease operating Blizzard's MMORPG in the...
READ MORE >"Actually Hong Kong do their own thang. They generally aren't under the rule of the rest of ..."
see all 86 commentsFTC Debates 'Traditional Media' vs. Blog Reviews; Demands Bloggers Disclose Freebies, Payments
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the latest revisions to its "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in...
READ MORE >"THAT WAS A JOKE? REALLY? ZOMIGAWSH. It's still not entirely faithful to the article in question. ..."
see all 75 commentsUtah Governor Axes Violent Game Legislation
Though the legislation passed the Senate and House of Representatives with much political support, GamePolitics reports that Utah governor Jon M....
READ MORE >"Didn't Jack lose his lawyers license? Why's he got such a fixation for games, why doesn't he go ..."
see all 17 commentsChina Taxes Profits from Virtual Currencies
Back in June, Shacknews reported on the effects of popular virtual currencies on the Chinese economy. The Chinese government has responded by...
READ MORE >"These types of earnings are taxed in the U.S. also. I don't really understand the point of ..."
see all 16 commentsIllegal California Game Law Faces Appeal Wednesday
This Wednesday, California lawmakers will attempt to resurrect the violent video game legislation that cost the state $282,000 after it was ruled...
READ MORE >"Damn you, Leland Yee! Stop wasting my tax dollars on this crap!"
see all 12 commentsGripShift Developer Sidhe Receives Government Grant
Sidhe Interactive, makers of the platform-ish racer GripShift (360, PS3, PSP), have received a grant from the government of New Zealand for an...
READ MORE >"To be safe, you also better stop using the government developed Internet."
see all 7 commentsLibraries Celebrate National Gaming Day on Nov. 15
The American Library Association today announced that hundred of libraries across the United States will celebrate the first-ever National Gaming...
READ MORE >"in some respects, yes. in some respects, no. so my post was pretty useless."
see all 4 commentsESA Praises New Anti-Piracy Law
The Entertainment Software Association today praised Congress and President Bush for signing the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for...
READ MORE >"If I keep my drive encrypted out of habit simply due to paranoia, not due to any actual criminal ..."
see all 38 commentsReport: Dead Space Banned in Three Countries [Updated]
Update: Dead Space is not yet banned in Germany, as the game is still under review at ratings board USK, according to Eurogamer.de. (Link is in...
READ MORE >"Yes, down with us Gaijins! LOL! Seriously, though... you hit the jackpot with the words ..."
see all 70 commentsThailand Begins Crackdown on 'Dangerous Games,' Bans Five Titles
As part of its ongoing attempts to protect youth from video games, the Thailand government has officially banned five video games from sale within...
READ MORE >"i'm surprised they didn't ban Rockstar's State of Emergency."
see all 33 commentsChina: 4 Million Youths Addicted to 'Unhealthy' Internet Games
Over 4 million of China's youth are addicted to what the state deems "unhealthy" online games, claims a Chinese lawmaker. The 4 million...
READ MORE >"You forgot toys made of GHB and shower caps made of used condoms..."
see all 19 commentsGTA Maker Should Be Prosecuted for Copycat Murder, Claims Thailand Government Official
Game makers should be prosecuted for the criminal activities of players that are inspired by game content and actions, according to a Thailand...
READ MORE >"yea true.. bunch of dumbasses... it's astonishing the logic some people come up with.. "
see all 74 commentsOhio Library Begins Loaning Games
Residents of Centerville, Ohio can now borrow PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii games from their two community libraries, free of...
READ MORE >"I would be pissed if I lived in Ohio. Who the hell decided that the tax payers should now ..."
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