<![CDATA[Kotaku: Hal Halpin]]> http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/kotaku.com.png <![CDATA[Kotaku: Hal Halpin]]> http://kotaku.com/tag/hal halpin http://kotaku.com/tag/hal halpin <![CDATA[Game Violence Documentary Can Be Seen Free Online]]> "Moral Kombat," the 2007 examination of violent video games by the brother of Entertainment Consumers Association president Hal Halpin, will be available for view online free for the next 30 days. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5459195&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ECA President Blames Exploiters For Cancellation Concerns]]> Earlier this morning Kotaku reported on concerns from members of the Entertainment Consumers Association over the organization's membership renewal policies. ECA president Hal Halpin now offers his response, blaming exploiters for the majority of the issues at hand. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5417416&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Industry Types Confess the Evil Deeds They've Done (in Games)]]> What's the most cruel, unfair, downright evil thing you've done in a game? Bitmob polled some industry types with the question. Hal Halpin was a real jerk in Mario Kart 64; Todd Howard created a suicide squad in X-Com. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5394248&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ECA Membership Delivers Amazon Discounts — UPDATED]]> What's in it for you if you join the Entertainment Consumer Association? Well, now the $20 membership gives you 10 percent off games on Amazon. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5188412&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ECA Boss Says Joe Lieberman is "Misunderstood"]]> In a wide-ranging interview with Crispy Gamer, Hal Halpin, the president of the Entertainment Consumers Association, calls Senator and gamers' preferred punching bag Joe Lieberman "largely misunderstood and painted with a very broad brush." More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5097007&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ECA Expands Into Canada]]> In a move I would like to think was spurred on by my startling revelation about the giant ice spider threat yesterday, the Entertainment Consumers Association has announced that they ware opening up memberships to Canadian members. The consumer advocacy organization, which already provides numerous opportunities and benefits to its U.S. members, will soon unveil plans targeted specifically towards consumers based north of the American arctic arachnid defense grid. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5042931&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Predictions on the Future of Gaming]]> Over at the Escapist, they're taking a look at the future of gaming — Hal Halpin, president of the Entertainment Consumers Association, looks at a number of 'maybe, maybe not' predictions with his own take. Ranging from the mundane ('Game prices will go down!') to the political ('Things will get better once gamers become politicians!') to the industry-focused ('Publishing structure is stuck in a rut and won't change!'). It's a fun read with some good points on the present and future directions of the gaming industry. On the publishing structure, Halpin has this to say: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5024607&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[MORE Publishers To Quit The ESA?]]> The ESA are in a pickle. E3 ain't what it used to be, and high-profile members like Activision, Lucasarts and id have up and left the organisation. Can things get any worse? You bet! Hal Halpin, boss of the Entertainment Consumers Association, has told the Washington Post that he knows of a further two companies planning on leaving the ESA, while adding that there are "several others that are unhappy but remain with the organization". Like a marriage gone bad. "Pass the salt, would you dear", etc etc. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5014833&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ECA Boss Responds To JT, NIU Shooting]]> Hal Halpin, head of the Entertainment Consumers Association, has issued a statement following the tragic events at Northern Illinois University, events which our dear old friend was so quick to seize upon and blame on videogames. The statement reads:
We'd like to extend our condolences to the families, friends and classmates of those who were affected in the school shooting at Northern Illinois University. Separately, we are disgusted, but no longer shocked, to find that anti-game activists are again rushing to conclusions about what drove Stephen Kazmierczak, the clearly disturbed 27 year old who police say was responsible for this tragedy, to commit such an act.
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]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=357262&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Halpin On Texas Teen Counterstrike Case]]> Hal Halpin took a moment out of his busy schedule of presiding over the ECA (Entertainment Consumers Association) to weigh in on the situation in Texas where a high school boy was arrested and ejected from his school for creating a Counterstrike map in its likeness. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=257686&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Clips: Moral Kombat, The Video Game Violence Documentary]]> That's not a typo, but the title of the upcoming film (at one point expected to see release in 2005) on video game violence from Spencer Halpin, brother of the Entertainment Consumers Association's Hal Halpin. Despite featuring some very alarmist soundbites—as well as giving The Silver Fox another outlet to deliver his anti-Rockstar speech promising a "Columbine on the factor of 10"—the documentary appears to have very high production values and looks to be a must-watch for those interested in the topic of violence in games. Michael McWhertor More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=225876&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[What The ECA Will Do for You]]> Hal Halpin, the president of the Entertainment Consumers Association recently spoke with The Stamford Advocate about partnerships, memberships, and what the ECA plans to ultimately do for the gaming community. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=224725&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Halpin Comments on Lowenstein Rumor]]> While the Entertainment Consumer Association president hasn't been tapped to replace Doug Lowenstein as the new president of the Entertainment Software Association, he does have some opinions oabout who should replace him: More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=222566&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Leland Yee's Half-Truths & Down-Right Lies]]> Luke over at 1Up chatted with California politician Leland Y. Yee about freedom of speech and video games. Yee spearheaded a bill through the State Assembly that prohibits selling ultra-violent video games throughout the Golden State. Banning the sale of these games does not contradict First Amendment rights contests Yee. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=169360&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[IEMA Responds to Video Game Law Injuction]]> Hal Halpin, president of the IEMA, sent out an email response to Judge White's ruling today freezing the California Vide Game Law. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=144810&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Amazing Gamer Holiday Podcast]]> Dennis McCauley has a very cool little podcast up on Game Politics. McCauley asked a bunch of gaming newsmakers, journalists and bloggers to call in to his voice mail and leave a message, which he then compiled into an audio holiday greeting card. More »
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