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more about #esa Malloc: While I appreciate that the overall blame wasn't laid at the feet of game developers and that no attempt was made to demonize them, I still am not exa... more » thy_dungeonman: You guys in the US are lucky to have an industry regulated classification scheme as opposed to the government one run in Australia that only goes up t... more » S.I.: Faster than the speed of awesome: Is anyone actually reading the article, or just the title and first paragraph? more » Bgrngod: "Ten years ago, a kid 10 years old could walk into any store in America and buy an ultra-violent, adult-rated game. That's no longer true," Well, the... more » Atomsk88: I wonder how many people actually read the article before proceeding with the knee jerk, "Hallelujah" over NIMF's shutdown? Of all the watchdog group... more » Maluvin: If we make knee jerk reactions to the shutdown of watchdog groups and talk like they're all exactly the same we end up committing the same sort of idi... more » jallen: My issue with Kent's quote is that Walsh wasn't an "opposing" voice, as such. He wasn't out there calling for the censorship of the industry or for sh... more » deanbmmv: "Ten years ago, a kid 10 years old could walk into any store in America and buy an ultra-violent, adult-rated game. That's no longer true," Wait, I a... more » Billy Seroyer: Thank god these over-protective activise are gone. It so dumb how gropes like this are trying to censor the world. The internet is, is a dirty dirty p... more » Kingbarbarossa: Also I've always thought it was odd that these 8 years that keep buying Grand Theft Auto have like 50-60 bucks cash on them. I never had more than 15 ... more » Hey_Blinkon: I'm all for better education on what is in games in terms of violence, sex, profanity. As long as there is no censorship. In the end, it's up to par... more » Bouchart: "Ten years ago, a kid 10 years old could walk into any store in America and buy an ultra-violent, adult-rated game." Yeah, these days a kid 10 years ... more » LilSpitfire: On the way to work, there is a billboard advertising Left 4 Dead 2. It kind of shocked me because I've honestly never seen a video game being advertis... more » Bluestar2k9: sad thing is, the people that need to read this, never will. wont see this on fox, yahoo, twitter. nothing. so the people we need to get to sit down a... more » methan69: Huh, I'd be interested to see how responsible the actual ads are though. This thought is provoked by the Gamesradar top 7 overtly sexist videogame ad... more » Jedi Niltag: So if the gaming industry is doing well to keep M rated games away from minors... when do we get Tracy Jordon's pornographic video game. I mean the mi... more » Baconrath: I'm glad the ESRB have updated (I hope) their rating stuff 'cause I've seen games rated E with violence...and then ones rated T with violence and comi... more » GnatB: That's sorta surprising, I would have thought that books/literature would have gotten the best rating. I mean, when was the last time you heard of som... more » Elizer777: They need a study to see if parents actually know what all this means... lot of kids playing online games they shouldn't... If myself, 10 years ago, ... more » Adhominem: Report that Fox News. You yellow-bellied bastards! more » -
#parenting
Games Watchdog Looks Back Before Turning Out the Lights
As reported earlier, the National Institute on Media and the Family, whose key funding dried up in a terrible economy, is closing. Founder Dave Walsh talked with the Associated Press, and reflected on his organization's influence in the industry. More » -
#esrb
FTC Report Lauds Game Industry as the 'Most Responsible' Entertainment Marketer
The Federal Trade Commission, in a report to Congress, lauds the video games industry as best among all entertainment producers when it comes to responsible marketing and advertising. More » -
#news
ESA: Today Is A "Very, Very Good Day" For The Gaming Industry
Video game developers can be the new astronauts, a beacon that inspires schoolchildren to love learning science and math, the head advocate for the gaming industry in the U.S., told Kotaku today, as he described President Obama's breakthrough education announcement.
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#news
Obama And LittleBigPlanet Team Up, For Kids
The White House is announcing today a program to improve science and math education with a variety of Entertainment Software Association-backed initiatives including a program to put LittleBigPlanet in libraries as well as a $300,000 game design challenge. More » -
#parenting
The NIMF is No More
The National Institute on the Media and the Family - whose annual report cards were more fair and reasonable than such an Orwellian name might imply - will close at the end of 2009 after 14 years of watchdoggery. More » -
#surveysays
It's A Very Video Game Holiday Season
A survey conducted on behalf the Entertainment Software Association this month shows that 42% of American adults plan to give or hope to receive video games as presents this holiday season. Where do you stand? More » -
#lifetimeachievementunlocked
ESA Founder Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Today the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences announced that Entertainment Software Association founder Doug Lowenstein will be the third recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. More » -
#academia
ESA Report: More than 250 Colleges Offer Game Degrees
More than 50 game development programs have been added to U.S. colleges' curricula in the past year, bringing to 254 the number of universities offering degrees in video game design, programming and art, according to the Entertainment Software Association. More » -
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#tophonors
Ubisoft's Guillemot Is The 2009 ESA Champion
The ESA Foundation's annual Nite to Unite for Kids charity event takes place next month, with Ubisoft chairman and CEO Yves Guillemot receiving top honors as a video game industry visionary. More » -
#ratings
FCC Report Praises Video Game Ratings
Remember how news about a week ago that the FCC was looking into a universal ratings system spooked the video game sector? Relax. A report delivered to Congress expresses a rather high opinion of how games are self-regulated. More » -
#esa
ESA Annual Report Highlights Success in State Legislatures
The Entertainment Software Association released its annual report last week, and it shows a very impressive winning streak against anti-games legislation at the state level in the U.S. More » -
#ratings
Universal Ratings Raises Its Head Again, ESA Responds
A new form of universal ratings is making the rounds in D.C. this week, with the Federal Communication Commission kicking off an inquiry to decide whether to create a single rating system for TV, video games and cell phones, Bloomberg reports.
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#glaad
See The GLAAD On Games Panel For Yourself
If your Kotaku comment made it into the talking points of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation panel a couple of weeks ago, this video immortalizes your screen name. More » -
#freespeech
ESA Sues For Rights To Advertise Games On Chicago Buses
The Entertainment Software Association today filed suit against the Chicago Transit Authority over the right to advertise certain video games on Chicago's buses and subways.
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#editorial
GLAAD Panel: Pearls of Wisdom And Points Of Discussion
I've got a re-cap of last Saturday's Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation right here, but if you're looking for quick quotes and interesting issues to rehash, here are a few gems. More » -
#glaad
Your Comments Fuel Gay Gaming Conference
Physically, you may not have been at EA Redwood Shores this weekend. But if you commented on to Justin Cole's op-ed column to Kotaku, you were there in spirit. More » -
#iphone
Apple Now Rates iPhone and Touch Games
Apple's firmware 3.0 update for the iPhone and Touch brought with it the ability view game ratings by age and restrict access to certain games on a device. More » -
#e32009
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 » -
#wwdc2009
ESRB President Calls For iTunes Game Ratings
When Apple talked up the upcoming firmware upgrade for their iPhone and iPod Touch they touched on the fact that it will now allow you to block movies and TV shows based on content. But what about games? More »
