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New Zealand Govt. Rejects Watchdog Group's GTA IV Ban Bid
In July GamePolitics reported that the Society for the Promotion of Community Standards, a watchdog group based in New Zealand had petitioned the government to reconsider its R18 rating for Grand Theft Auto IV. The SPCS hoped to see the controversial game banned, instead.
Viral Hitler Video Fad Spoofs Bannings from World of Warcraft, XBL
Today's Sydney Morning Herald reports on a viral YouTube fad involving mash-ups of 2004 Adolf Hitler bio-pic Downfall.
Analyst: Rockstar, Housers Likely to Remain with T2
Rockstar's contract with Take-Two expires early next year so many are wondering where the developer of Grand Theft Auto might end up. Will the company president Sam and VP Dan Houser stay with Take-Two, go independent, or hook up with another publisher?
Conflict of Interest? Review Site Owned by Game P.R. Company
The owner of public relations firm which represents video game publishers also runs a video game website at which games are reviewed.
Cartoon Lampoons Aussie Game Bans
Following last week's news that Silent Hill: Homecoming has become the latest video game to run afoul of Australian censors, GUComics couldn't resist poking fun at Down Under politics...
Presidential Debate Festivities in Second Life
Hopefully, you found time to watch Friday's presidential debate between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. Perhaps you even viewed it from within Second Life.
Prominent Media Watchdog Group Among Game Biz Grant Recipients
The Entertainment Software Association, which lobbies on behalf of U.S. video game publishers, announced last week that it would award $1 million in grants to nine non-profit organizations. The money will be distributed by the organization's charitable arm, the ESA Foundation.
Former ESA Boss Couldn't Be More Wrong about Jack Thompson Coverage
Hey, Doug Lowenstein. Don't shoot the messengers.
Silent Hill: Homecoming is Banned Down Under
GameSpot reports that Konami's upcoming Silent Hill: Homecoming has fallen victim to Australia's notoriously ban-happy censors.
Jack Thompson: Disbarment Time Line
Yesterday the Florida Supreme Court permanently disbarred Jack Thompson. Barring an unlikley reversal, the 56-year-old attorney will be stripped of his license to practice law in 30 days.
Disbarment Not Likely to Silence Thompson
If you were thinking that yesterday's lifetime disbarment would end Jack Thompson's crusade against violent video games, you may want to think again.
The Two Words That Might Have Saved Jack Thompson's Career
With yesterday's lifetime disbarment order by the Florida Supreme Court, Jack Thompson is finished as a lawyer.
Gamers Search, Celebrate Thompson's Disbarment
Jack Thompson's permanent disbarment by the Florida Supreme dominated the gaming news yesterday.
