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French tax breaks under threat, Quantic Dream threatens to relocate
UPDATE: Guillaume de Fondaumiere confirms "sad but unavoidable" relocation of parts of Quantic Dream
8th February 2012 @ 2:45pm
Politics
Developers
EU asks Google to delay rollout of new privacy policy
Data protection concerns lead to request for "pause" by search giant
6th February 2012 @ 10:52am
Politics
Megaupload founder pleads innocent, bail decision delayed
Rival services begin dropping filesharing as case progresses
Key senators predict imminent return for SOPA, PIPA
Sen. Reid wants resolution in the coming weeks, Sen. Leahy by the end of the year
23rd January 2012 @ 10:51am
Politics
Senate Democratic leader Reid delays vote on PIPA
"There is no reason that the legitimate issues raised by many about this bill cannot be resolved"
20th January 2012 @ 4:06pm
Politics
SOPA and PIPA co-sponsors withdraw support
Missouri, Utah and Florida senators reverse stance in the face of widespread protests
ESA invested heavily in PIPA lobbying
$190,000 given to two lobbying firms for PIPA-related activity
18th January 2012 @ 9:14am
Politics
DNS blocking cut from SOPA
Vote delayed and amendments made after White House objections
Still "much work to be done" on skills, says Livingstone
Teachers lack "relevant qualifications" for computer science
Vaizey: Gove's plans will help "transform education"
UPDATE: Culture Minister praises "terrific work" of Livingstone and Hope; UKIE, Braben also respond
11th January 2012 @ 3:42pm
Politics
Education
Exclusive
Livingstone "amazed and delighted" by Govt shift on computer science
Eidos life president personally advised Education Secretary on BETT speech
Government to scrap "harmful and dull" ICT classes
UPDATE: Computer science and programming to become part of curriculum; Gove's ministerial statement added
ESA bucks industry trend with SOPA support
US trade body urged to rethink stance on controversial piracy bill
4th January 2012 @ 8:41am
Politics
R18+ supporter O'Connor leaves Australian home affairs role
Brendan O'Connor moves on in cabinet reshuffle
Vaz calls for discussion on "harmful" video games
MP wants House Of Commons debate during Christmas shopping season
Gove backs computer science for school curriculum
Next Gen Skills campaign gets boost from secretary of state for education
6th December 2011 @ 3:53pm
Politics
Education
Apple and Google ignore ESRB ratings
Two largest app stores opt out of US age-rating system
Next Gen Skills campaign isn't TIGA's "strategic priority"
Wilson explains why trade body hasn't joined the coalition with UKIE, NESTA and supporting tech giants
Livingstone hails "quantum shift" in Government thinking on computer skills
But Eidos life president admits success in campaign "won't happen overnight"
Govt "acutely aware that skills development is crucial"
DCMS recognises that ICT offerings are in need of reform, supportive of Next Gen action plan
Livingstone: UK risks creating "digital illiterates"
Eidos life president explains importance of computer science ahead of government reaction to Livingstone Hope review
Watson defends Modern Warfare 3
Labour MP argues "adults should have the choice" when it comes to unsettling content
Frustration as PEGI ratings delayed again
UKIE: "Government can't seem to deliver on its side of the bargain" when it comes to child safety
15th November 2011 @ 5:03pm
Politics
Livingstone: Govt response to Skills Review delayed for "good reason"
"More positive" reaction expected after PM admits UK must do more to teach programming
UKIE signs up 100th member
"2011 another exciting year of seismic changes" says chairman Andy Payne
4th November 2011 @ 3:02pm
Politics
Developers
Australia's R18+ rating two years away
Manager of Classification Branch applications warns of delays
Greenfield: Games are damaging children's brains
"Every hour you spend in front of a screen is an hour not spent climbing a tree or giving someone a hug."
Vaizey supports new IT curriculum
Minister for Culture Communications and Creative Industries appears on Newsnight to discuss education reform
11th October 2011 @ 11:17am
Politics
Education
Ireland woos industry with new games incentive packages
Irish PM launches business review; Games Ireland says country will be "best place to develop games by 2016"
Labour cabinet reshuffle sees Harman take DCMS role
TIGA applauds changes which see Deputy Leader take responsibility for games, Tom Watson promoted to deputy chair
