News Archive: Politics
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29th April, 2008
Ramsdale defends PEGI in Select Committee hearing
EA exec taks up self-regulation as the only way to keep up with the number of titles being released
UK government should "celebrate" GTA IV, says Kingsley
Rebellion CEO hits out at MPs for criticising Rockstar's iconic game, saying it should be hailed as a British success story.
28th April, 2008
TIGA to represent developers at enquiry
TIGA and Rebellion CEOs will represent game developers at a House of Commons enquiry on harmful content
23rd April, 2008
EU wants more industry investment on ratings issue
Commissioner pleased with steps taken so far, but believes the system in place can be "greatly improved"
22nd April, 2008
TIGA and GDAA announce tax lobby plans
The games industry advocacy groups plan to stage joint action against the British and Australian governments
17th April, 2008
FTC issues second anti-competitive inquiry to EA
Publisher has yet to allay US government's fears over bid for Take-Two
15th April, 2008
Singapore adopts video game ratings system
Region plans to implement a two category rating system for videogames this month
10th April, 2008
Rockstar calls for 18 rating in Australia
Following cuts to GTA IV, developer urges government to introduce adult rating for videogames in the region
3rd April, 2008
UK government must act, says TIGA CEO Wilson
TIGA CEO Richard Wilson thinks the UK government must act promptly to address the unfair trade situation
2nd April, 2008
Less competition, more cooperation in ratings, says PEGI
Patrice Chazerand believes that PEGI and the BBFC should work together to get the best results for the UK public
1st April, 2008
ESRB launches ratings search widget
More than 4 million ratings searches via ESRB's web site in 2007
No cuts to GTA IV as BBFC clears game for release
Ratings board examines over five hours of gameplay for Rockstar's biggest game of the year
