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Shack PSA: Sign the ECA's Petition to 'Protect Video Games Under the First Amendment'

By Xav de Matos, Oct 15, 2010 1:20pm PDT

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...

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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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Interactive Achievement Award Winners Announced; Uncharted 2 Snags Ten

By Jeff Mattas, Feb 19, 2010 12:20pm PST

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced the winners for the 13th annual Interactive Achievement Awards yesterday. Developer...

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"I stand corrected. I coulda swore i went to look for it online and it had a TBA posting on it. ..."

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Chicago Game Ad Restrictions Violate Free Speech, Claims Lawsuit

By Chris Faylor, Jul 22, 2009 8:42am PDT

The Entertainment Software Association has filed a suit against the Chicago Transit Authority, claiming that CTA's new policy to not display...

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"telling a corporation they cant make games with violent content is a no-go. that is protected ..."

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Study Finds 8.5% of U.S. Youth Addicted to Games

By Chris Faylor, Apr 20, 2009 7:08pm PDT

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...

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"should be one question "have you ever sucked a d@!& for latest mario game?""

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ESA Spent Nearly $1M on Q4 Game Lobbying

By Nick Breckon, Mar 09, 2009 4:31pm PDT

The Entertainment Software Association spent $980,000 on lobbying efforts in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to an AP report. The group spent...

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"1 millions?? that's IT? what kind of a louse congressman/senator can you buy for a single ..."

- araczynski see all 8 comments

California Violent Game Law Again Deemed Illegal

By Chris Faylor, Feb 20, 2009 1:22pm PST

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...

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"Only on this site can a serious discussion about video games and the law turn into a discussion ..."

- blathsarman see all 33 comments

Microsoft Launches 'Get Game Smart' Parental Awareness Campaign

By Chris Faylor, Jan 14, 2009 8:11am PST

As part of its ongoing family-oriented efforts, Microsoft today unveiled its "Get Game Smart" initiative to educate parents about family-friendly...

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"Are you serious? They are going to rob a f liquor store because they played video games? Let ..."

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ESA Spent Over $1 Million Lobbying American Government in Q3

By Blake Ellison, Oct 20, 2008 3:14pm PDT

The Entertainment Software Association, known more simply as the government lobby for the video games industry, spent $1,090,000 in the...

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"Democracy in action: An apathetic public elect officials who spend their time trying to please ..."

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ESA Praises New Anti-Piracy Law

By Chris Faylor, Oct 14, 2008 9:01am PDT

The Entertainment Software Association today praised Congress and President Bush for signing the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for...

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"If I keep my drive encrypted out of habit simply due to paranoia, not due to any actual criminal ..."

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Anti-ESRB Group Responds on Receiving ESA Funds

By Blake Ellison, Sep 30, 2008 4:09pm PDT

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...

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"Anytime you see something this stupid happen, there is only one explanation. Money changed hands ..."

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ESA Funds Inflammatory Anti-ESRB Group

By Blake Ellison, Sep 29, 2008 12:16pm PDT

The Electronic Software Association, the trade association lobbying for the video games industry, has given a substantial grant to the National...

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"...and they wonder why they are hemorrhaging members left and right. I'm not sure what they ..."

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ESA Spent $980K on Lobbying American Government in Q2

By Blake Ellison, Aug 28, 2008 8:00pm PDT

The Entertainment Software Association, the industry organization representing the games industry in governmental and legal matters, spent $980,000...

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"Is that what he meant? Your reading comprehension must be excellent... =/"

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ESA Welcomes Game Pirate Jail Sentences

By Blake Ellison, Aug 28, 2008 10:35am PDT

The Entertainment Software Association--the industry organization assisting game makers in legal and governmental matters and organizes the annual...

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"driving a car drunk is just as bad as "scheming" to kill someone, are you insane? Everyone knows ..."

- thetangent see all 33 comments

Illegal Game Law Costs California $282K

By Chris Faylor, Aug 05, 2008 12:39pm PDT

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...

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"Most retailers won't even carry games without ratings, so that's why you haven't been able to ..."

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E3 2009 Planned Despite Criticism

By Aaron Linde, Jul 23, 2008 11:46am PDT

Amidst criticism from publishers, developers and media alike, the Entertainment Software Association revealed that it plans to carry on with the E3...

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"I have to say that I played more games behind closed doors this year than any previous year. ..."

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