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disagreeable persons
Right-Wingers Cite 1982 Arcade Death in Legal Brief
The fun-killing neighborhood scolds at the Eagle Forum filed a brief [pdf] supporting California's violent video game law, and invoke the 1982 death of a Berzerk player as evidence that games even cause physical harm. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by bobtheduck: Videogame hate is bi-partisan. Please just call it what it is "Anti-videogame group" rather than "Right-wing group" because there are... 72 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Nation Should Invest In Video Games, Says Study
The Joan Ganz Clooney Center at Sesame Workshop released a study today that names video games as an untapped federal resource for change in America's youth. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Curse_Lily: Well i will be needing some funding for my research in the field of "this fall games flood" anyone want... 10 Responses | Other threads
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news
Big Warhammer Online In Little China
GigaMedia and Mythic Entertainment are bringing Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau next week via GigaMedia's FunTown game platform according to an EA press release. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: For some reason I thought this would be an MMO I'd finally enjoy. I don't understand why it received good reviews... 8 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Obama Maybe Not So Gamer Friendly After All
In a speech to the American Medical Association, President Obama listed video games as health concern — a challenge to Entertainment Software Administration president Mike Gallagher's statement that the Obama administration was game-friendly. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by WildKB: I don't see the issue. It's the same line Obama's always used about video games. It's more about not letting... 24 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
ESA: Obama Seems Gamer Friendly
President Barack Obama's administration seems video game friendly, Entertainment Software Administration president Mike Gallagher said during an E3 luncheon. More »
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Comment by Gyaruson: Wow, there's a Wii and some DS's in the White House. Now the ESA has all the power!! AAAALLLLL THHHEEEEE... 11 Responses | Other threads
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law
Virtual Jihad Game Sparks New York Civil Liberties Union Lawsuit
The New York Civil Liberties Union is suing the city of Troy, New York and its Public Works Commissioner, Robert Mirch, over shutting down controversial video game exhibition, Virtual Jihadi. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Andrew F Poling: This is that 9/11 space invaders thing all over again, ugh. 14 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Fallujah Game Still Alive, Being Shopped To Publishers
Six Days in Fallujah, which aims to tell the story of the recent battle in Iraq, was too hot a political potato for one-time publishers Konami, who facing intense pressure dumped the game. More »
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Comment by Raspberyl's Lover: I will PAY Atomic not to make this.Hopefully they won't find a publisher for this. 60 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Guantanamo Game Won't Be Finished
Rendition: Guantanamo was slated for January 2010. That is, until Scottish developers T-Enterprise pulled the plug. More »
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Comment by dalejrfanfreak: Why do these game companies all of a sudden want to make idiotic, politically charged games? All they do is... 10 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Former Guantanamo Inmate Helping With Guantanamo Game
Moazzam Begg, a British citizen, was arrested in January of 2002 as an alleged terrorist. He was held for three years in Guantanamo Bay, before being released in 2005. Now he's helping make a game. More »
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Comment by surft: Now we have actual proof he's not a terrorist. I think a terrorist wouldn't be involved in game development. Or is... 15 Responses | Other threads
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germany
Nazis Vs. Bomberman
Former German politician Martin Budich is in hot water for invoking violence...against Nazis...with Bomberman. More »
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Comment by The Forgetful Brain: You can tout various Freedom of Speech rights all you like, but it escapes me how KKK and Nazi parties... 24 Responses | Other threads
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madden
College Football Players Joining EA Madden Lawsuit Mob
A class action lawsuit filed against EA Tuesday alleges that National Collegiate Athletic Association allowed the company to use unpaid college athletes likenesses in Madden games unlawfully. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Kenny: My college gave me a free ride because I'm good at pushing guys around and acting like a pretentious dick.... 11 Responses | Other threads
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hot flashes
Faith Fighter Returns With An All-New Sequel!
Faith Fighter was great, but some people complained, and now, it is gone. But that's OK. Because no sooner is Faith Fighter gone than a sequel arrives! More »
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Comment by Quote: A Flying Spaghetti monster? But that's not a REAL religion? Good one molleindustria, a new an italian developer wouldn't put up... 16 Responses | Other threads
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esa
ESA's Lobbyist-Womans is Gone
A little over two months after being named the "senior v.p. for government affairs" (read: top lobbyist) for the Entertainment SoftwareAllianceAssociation (this is not Star Wars), Jennifer A. Manner is now gone. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Nitro378: I always got confused - what the hell is a lobbyist anyway? I think it's an American thing... 16 Responses | Other threads
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news
TASER Sues Second Life For $75,000
A lawsuit filed in Arizona on April 17 charges Second Life creator Linden Lab and a slew of other individuals for trademark infringement on TASER's handheld self-defense device. Insert zap joke here. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by ZeroIXI: TASER is filing a lawsuit on Second Life? I'm shocked! 39 Responses | Other threads
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journalism
Games As Journalism: A Quick Fix For A Dying Medium?
An Online Journalism Blog article says that traditional news outlets need to start making video games that either replace or improve the delivery of news stories. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by potatojenkins: I hate game journalism. It's the worst, most pedestrian "journalism" there is. Proof? Look at any preview, news, review, or anything from... 4 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Washington Post Writer Makes Snide Quip About Gamers' Voting Rights
Not surprising as conservative columnist and author George Will often makes snide remarks — and often about things he knows nothing about. More »
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Comment by [ZTF]214A, 2A, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 214B, 214D: This, ladies and gentlemen, is a professional troll. 30 Responses | Other threads
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Konami Gamers Night
Insurgents Contributed To Development Of Six Days In Fallujah
Controversial video game, Six Days in Fallujah isn't just trying to tackle the events of a very real battle less than two years after it happened, it's trying to do so from all sides involved.
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By AJ GlasserComment by Guts4: Wait! HOLD ON! Am I reading this right? Getting input from insurgents i.e. terrorists! Fuck that shit! I am so... 141 Responses | Other threads
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konami
Konami's Iraq War Game Brouhaha
Konami's Six Days in Fallujah is a new, documentary-style video game set in the Iraq War. Developed by Atomic Games, the title is reportedly a commentary-free "game-amentary." More »
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Comment by Turambar: B> Selvaria Body Pillow: "A 'realistic' war game is not going to be fun - who wants to play a game where you sit... 13 Responses | Other threads
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canada
French Quebec Cracks Down On English Games [Update]
Hey French Canadians, want to play English only video games? Forget it! More »
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Comment by Leanid: Its not draconian at all. There's SUPPOSED to be dual language options for most everything. This fits perfectly within the... 70 Responses | Other threads
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space ace
Obama, Kids Call Astronauts To Bug Them About Video Games
Imagine you're a kid again. A kid who gets to not only meet the President of the United States, but in the same meeting, call an astronaut. While he's in space. What would you say? More »
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Comment by bableebooblah-new and improved.: gaaaaaaaammmesss innn spaaaaaaccccce!!!!!! 17 Responses | Other threads
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whoops
Councilman Resigns After Spruiking Racist Flash Game
Georgia City Councilman John Dowdy thought it would be a good idea to send an email round the office recommending a racist flash game. John Dowdy is no longer a Georgia City Councilman. More »
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Comment by HyruleMonk: Sued because the man was enjoying a politically incorrect game? People will sue over almost anything! 9 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Boston Mayor Now Hearts Gaming Biz Dollars
Boston Mayor Tom Menino has transmogrified from a do-it-for-the-children pol backing unconstitutional laws against video games to a guy touting that industry's heft in his city and its backyard. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Cellsong: Why this mush-mouthed idiot is constantly re-elected is beyond my ability to understand. 17 Responses | Other threads
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law
Britain Jumps on Violent Video Game Tax Bandwagon
Britain's top authority on knife crimes is telling his boss — Prime Minister Gordon Brown — to tax violent video games just after Pennsylvania legislators considered the same thing. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by dae_giovanni: Easily and cheaply? So, instead of making it more difficult for kids to get these kinds of games... they want to... 10 Responses | Other threads
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letter to the editor
An Open Letter From the ESRB to Utah's Parents and Leaders
With Utah legislators on the verge of passing legislation that expands the state's Truth in Advertising statute, imposing fines on video game retailers and movie theaters that provide M- or R-rated products to minors, ESRB President Patricia Vance has written a letter.
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Comment by mattjop1033: That's a good letter, but is it gonna get in the hands of its intended readers? 18 Responses | Other threads
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
Washington State Officially Salutes Penny Arcade
The Washington State Senate has gone to the trouble of approving a bill that serves as nothing but a tip of the hat for the creators of Penny Arcade, Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik. More »
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Comment by LandMineLandSnake: ... PSP headphones don't look like that... 18 Responses | Other threads
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military
Royal Air Force Prefers Gamers To Pilots
There's an economic crisis going on, and times are tough all over. Even at Britain's Royal Air Force, which is looking to save a penny or two by replacing some combat pilots with...gamers. More »
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Comment by BritBloke916: Achievement unlocked: heavy civilian casualties. 18 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Utah Falls for Thompson Bill
Remember that bill Jack Thompson's banking his post-lawyer career on? It passed by a landslide in Utah's House of Representatives. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by koof: I really don't understand the problem with keeping M rated stuff out of minor's hands. It isn't like parents can't... 38 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live
Microsoft Looking To Change Xbox Live Sexual "Discrimination"
Been a bit of a fuss lately over Xbox Live and people's sexual orientation. People being banned left and right for wearing said orientation on their sleeves (well, gamertag/profile). It's a mess. More »
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Comment by xybur: I think this is a fair compromise. I don't condone homosexuality, as I don't believe in it, but I'm not... 125 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Obama Talks Gaming During Congressional Address
Just because President Barack Obama is a verified gamer doesn't mean he supports irresponsible gaming. During last night's Congressional address, the President re-iterated his firm stance on parenting over gaming. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Trailnutz: "Not sure what this whole reading thing is about though. Are parents supposed to bring a laptop with them when... 32 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Plastered Japanese Politician, The Cell Phone Game
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Jack Thompson Still Has A Career (Apparently)
The Business and Labor Committee of the Utah House of Representatives passed a law authored by ex-Miami-attorney, Jack Thompson. I guess you can still have a career after being disbarred. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by patapon: Is that picture photoshopped, or is jackyboy holding his krytopnite? 10 Responses | Other threads
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education
Scholastic Called Out For Selling Games in Schools
I was surprised. late last year, when I discovered venerable publisher Scholastic selling video games during their annual book fair at my son's elementary school. Apparently, I wasn't the only one.
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Comment by Jeff Paine: This isn't new, they've been selling computer games since I was in elementary school. 32 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Shoe-Throwing, Anti-Bush Game Barred From iPhone Store
A guy threw a shoe at former US President George W. Bush. The internet enjoyed it. Yet while countless flash games turned up lampooning the affair, you won't find the same thing on the iPhone. More »
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Comment by TaylorEatWorld: I bet if you threw shoes at Bill Gates they'd allow it :/ 7 Responses | Other threads
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south korea
Country's President Wonders Why South Korea Can't Be Nintendo
During a recent visit to South Korea's Ministry of Knowledge Economy, the country's president Lee Myung-bak (pictured) wondered why Korea couldn't make products like Nintendo. More »
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Comment by That Lamer: They probably could be like nintendo if their national export wasn't a handful of hastily made MMOs where your only... 21 Responses | Other threads
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rock band
Colbert Jams with Congressman on Rock Band
What's creepier than a stalker song as song by Stephen Colbert? Colbert singing his epic Charlene (I'm Right Behind You), with freshman congressman Jason Chaffetz playing back up, that's what. More »
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Comment by Rez_Stevens: Dear Great Britain, We're terribly sorry, but full Episodes of The Colbert Report are not available. But please don't send any Red... 5 Responses | Other threads
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barack obama
Presidential Wii Resides In The White House's East Wing
Barack Obama isn't only the President, he's also a Wii owner. He doesn't have the Wii shoved away in the Lincoln Sitting Room, but apparently has a special station devoted to the Presidential Wii. More » -
politics
President Obama Clone Brings Chocolate Avatars To Street Fighter Online
They can't do this. Yes they can, apparently! The latest update for Daletto's computer fighter Street Fighter Online: Mouse Generation brings a special Valentine update with DLC for sale. More »
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Comment by Thassodar: Unless a black, asain Frank West is running the country, WHO THE HELL IS THAT? And WTF is up with the... 5 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Blagojevich Corruption Strategy Game Coming to iPhone
One of the visual effects team members for the Watchman movie just finished their first iPhone game, a title that has gamers selling off bits of Illinois government, Blagojevich-style, in Dope Wars-esque gameplay. More »
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Comment by Dr. Tobias Funke (analrapist): I look forward to the day that Illinois actually gets a politician that isn't corrupt. Between him, the Daly's, and... 6 Responses | Other threads
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cnn
CNN Gets Giddy Over Obama Simulator
We've mentioned Obama simulator Commander in Chief before, but it's nice to see that the Geo Political computer game is getting a little face time on CNN. More » -
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The ESA Spent $4.2M Lobbying for $22B Industry Last Year
The Entertainment Software Association spent a record $4.2 million on federal lobbying in 2008, Gamasutra reports this morning. More »
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