News Archive: Politics
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29th August, 2008
China calls for action against "unhealthy" online games
State committee says games should come with built-in caps on continuous playing hours; warns of "unpatriotic" content
ESA spends $980k on Lobbying in Q2
Report shows the industry group lobbied the US gov on freedom of speech and anti-piracy issues, among others
26th August, 2008
Ontario needs to increase tax credits, says report
Neighbouring provinces have overtaken the region's tax incentives and risk hindering the area's games industry
22nd August, 2008
Rock the Vote initiative to work through Xbox Live
Voters can register, participate in polls and download public service announcements through the console
20th August, 2008
ESA recruits piracy expert as general counsel
Former RIAA and Department of Justice exec joins US trade body
14th August, 2008
Parents "fear" GTA more than porn
Poll reveals that parents worry more about their children playing violent videogames than watching pornography and drinking alchohol
13th August, 2008
Fallout 3 granted Australia release
Revised title receives MA 15+ rating after a number of drug elements are replaced
17% of US GTA IV shoppers were underage - Nielsen
Children as young as seven able to get hold of the game, according to research
12th August, 2008
Tiga applauds UK govt plans to reduce regulatory burden
UK industry group praises the move as an "innovative approach" but calls for more to be done
11th August, 2008
Dark Knight rating raises BBFC questions
Furore over film's 12A-rating adds fuel to games ratings debate
8th August, 2008
Car bombings blamed on GTA IV
Three arrested teens say RockStar's game taught them how to make Molotov Cocktails
ECA: The ESA is "viable" and "really needed"
ECA president Hal Halpin backs his counterparts at the under-fire US trade body
7th August, 2008
ELSPA rolls out Byron consultation plan
Publisher trade body sets out roadmap ready for government ratings decision
6th August, 2008
California pays out $282k to cover ESA legal fees
The payout is to be made following the failed attempt to defend unconstitutional law on appeal
5th August, 2008
Australian politicians blast violent videogames
Senators pitch in on censorship row: "As a society I think we can live without it"
4th August, 2008
Thailand pulls GTA IV from shelves
Local distributor pulls the Rockstar title following a murder - said to be recreating scenes from the game
GDAA chief blasts Australia's lack of R18+ classification
Tom Crago adds his voice to the ratings debate following Fallout 3 ban
