Shack PSA: Sign the ECA's Petition to 'Protect Video Games Under the First Amendment'
On November 2, the State of California is taking the fight against the video game industry to the U.S. Supreme Court, despite being struck down at...
READ MORE >Interactive Achievement Award Winners Announced; Uncharted 2 Snags Ten
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced the winners for the 13th annual Interactive Achievement Awards yesterday. Developer...
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see all 33 commentsChicago Game Ad Restrictions Violate Free Speech, Claims Lawsuit
The Entertainment Software Association has filed a suit against the Chicago Transit Authority, claiming that CTA's new policy to not display...
READ MORE >"telling a corporation they cant make games with violent content is a no-go. that is protected ..."
see all 21 commentsStudy Finds 8.5% of U.S. Youth Addicted to Games
An Iowa State University and National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF) study has concluded that 8.5% of its 1,178 U.S. participants, aged...
READ MORE >"should be one question "have you ever sucked a d@!& for latest mario game?""
see all 42 commentsESA Spent Nearly $1M on Q4 Game Lobbying
The Entertainment Software Association spent $980,000 on lobbying efforts in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to an AP report. The group spent...
READ MORE >"1 millions?? that's IT? what kind of a louse congressman/senator can you buy for a single ..."
see all 8 commentsCalifornia Violent Game Law Again Deemed Illegal
The U.S. Court of Appeals today upheld an earlier ruling that found a 2005 California state law, meant to restrict the sale of violent games to...
READ MORE >"Only on this site can a serious discussion about video games and the law turn into a discussion ..."
see all 33 commentsMicrosoft Launches 'Get Game Smart' Parental Awareness Campaign
As part of its ongoing family-oriented efforts, Microsoft today unveiled its "Get Game Smart" initiative to educate parents about family-friendly...
READ MORE >"Are you serious? They are going to rob a f liquor store because they played video games? Let ..."
see all 15 commentsESA Spent Over $1 Million Lobbying American Government in Q3
The Entertainment Software Association, known more simply as the government lobby for the video games industry, spent $1,090,000 in the...
READ MORE >"Democracy in action: An apathetic public elect officials who spend their time trying to please ..."
Add a commentESA 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 commentsAnti-ESRB Group Responds on Receiving ESA Funds
The National Institute on Media and the Family, the non-profit group that has repeatedly blasted the video games industry, is now proud to "work...
READ MORE >"Anytime you see something this stupid happen, there is only one explanation. Money changed hands ..."
see all 9 commentsESA Funds Inflammatory Anti-ESRB Group
The Electronic Software Association, the trade association lobbying for the video games industry, has given a substantial grant to the National...
READ MORE >"...and they wonder why they are hemorrhaging members left and right. I'm not sure what they ..."
see all 5 commentsESA Spent $980K on Lobbying American Government in Q2
The Entertainment Software Association, the industry organization representing the games industry in governmental and legal matters, spent $980,000...
READ MORE >"Is that what he meant? Your reading comprehension must be excellent... =/"
see all 16 commentsESA Welcomes Game Pirate Jail Sentences
The Entertainment Software Association--the industry organization assisting game makers in legal and governmental matters and organizes the annual...
READ MORE >"driving a car drunk is just as bad as "scheming" to kill someone, are you insane? Everyone knows ..."
see all 33 commentsIllegal Game Law Costs California $282K
In the wake of Califonia's recent budget woes, the state today joined the ranks of Minnesota, Illinois and Louisana as it reimbursed the ESA...
READ MORE >"Most retailers won't even carry games without ratings, so that's why you haven't been able to ..."
see all 29 commentsE3 2009 Planned Despite Criticism
Amidst criticism from publishers, developers and media alike, the Entertainment Software Association revealed that it plans to carry on with the E3...
READ MORE >"I have to say that I played more games behind closed doors this year than any previous year. ..."
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"The game industry is currently self-regulated just like the movie industry. I think part of the ..."
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