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Tivo Alert: Grand Theft Childhood Authors on Glenn Beck Tonight
Last week we were treated to Jack Thompson's view of Grand Theft Auto IV on the Glenn Beck program.
This evening we'll hear what should be quite a different perspective as Drs. Cheryl Olson and Lawrence Kutner, authors of Grand Theft Childhood: The Surprising Truth About Violent Video Games will appear on Beck's show.
Wonkette Calls Out Mindless Candidate Fighting Games
Here in the GamePolitics command bunker we've grown weary of this campaign season's unending parade of online fighting games featuring presidential candidates.
Report: Indonesian Authorities Enforce Video Game Ban During Homework Hours
According to a report on The Impudent Obersver, police in one Indonesian municipality will be enforcing a ban on videos games and TV during a two-hour evening period designated for children to do their homework.
Columnist: GTA IV "Stimulates Dark Impulses"
In the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune, columnist Katherine Kersten has a lengthy whine about Grand Theft Auto IV.
Bully-Bashing Canadian Pol Issues GTA IV Warning
A Canadian legislator who criticized Bully: Scholarship Edition in March has taken note of the GTA IV release, advising parents to monitor what their children play.
New Zealand: Illegal for Parents to Buy GTA IV for Kids
It is the nature of the U.S. video game market that parents make the final decision about what constitutes appropriate content for their child.
Not so in New Zealand, where the government's chief censor has ruled that parents may not purchase Grand Theft Auto IV for their children.
Rhode Island Attorney General Issues GTA IV Warning
The attorney general of Rhode Island has warned parents about the mature content in Grand Theft Auto IV, according to Legal Newswire.
GTA IV Banned in UAE
The United Arab Emirates has banned Grand Theft Auto IV, according to a report in The National.
GTA IV Creator: Scotland Ignores Us
Grand Theft Auto IV developer Rockstar North may be one of the most successful high tech firms in Scotland, but company president Leslie Benzies laments a perceived lack of respect by government officials.
Police Fret Over GTA IV's Drunk Driving
If you've experienced the "drunk driving" aspect of Grand Theft Auto IV, you know that it is pretty annoying. It makes it very difficult to control your ride.
Troy, NY Sued Over City Shutdown of Video Game Exhibit
Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal's controversial video game exhibit, which culminates in the player attempting to shoot President Bush, has triggered a lawsuit against the city of Troy, New York, according to the Albany Times-Union.
Jack Thompson Bashes GTA IV on Glenn Beck Show
Anti-game attorney Jack Thompson and Gavin McKiernan of the Parents Television Council appeared on the Glenn Beck program last night on CNN Headline News.
Jack Thompson on NPR: If You Blinked, You Missed It
Neil Conan, host of NPR's Talk of the Nation gave Jack Thompson the bum's rush during a three-minute appearance that also featured G4TV's Adam Sessler and a guy named Jim from BushLeague.TV.
Blogger Concerned About Violence Against Women in GTA IV
One of the bloggers at Ladies Lotto has raised the issue of GTA IV's potential for violence against the game's female characters.
UK Game Critic Keith Vaz "Not Surprised" About Stabbing in GTA IV Line, But…
Labour MP Keith Vaz, a longtime critic of violent video games, was quick to relate a recent London stabbing to Grand Theft Auto IV.
Knoxville Shrink: Can't Fathom Why Adults Play GTA IV
Kids shouldn't play Grand Theft Auto IV, says Knoxville, TN child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. John Robertson, and almost everyone would agree.
Actor Wil Wheaton Weighs in on GTA IV Controversy
Actor Wil Wheaton, who rather bluntly dissed anti-game attorney Jack Thompson at PAX 2007, has weighed in on the GTA IV controversy via his blog.
San Diego Republican Boss is Former Game Piracy Ringleader
The Raw Story has a lengthy expose on Tony Krvaric, head of San Diego's GOP committee.
The Daily Show Riffs on GTA IV
Okay, so it wasn't the funniest bit we've ever seen on The Daily Show.
But host Jon Stewart and "Senior Virtual Correspondent" Aasif Madvi take a look at GTA IV in this video.
In UK, Game Biz Group Lobbies for PEGI Rating System
Although TV shrink Dr. Tanya Byron has recommended that video games sold in the U.K. carry both Pan European Game Information (PEGI) and British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) ratings, the video game industry wants to deal with PEGI alone.
Barack Obama Mentions GTA IV During Campaign Appearance
At a campaign stop in Indiana, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama referred to the frenzy of publicity surrounding Grand Theft Auto IV as he repeated one of his regular themes: kids studying more and playing video games less.
MADD Gets Mad Over Drunk Driving in GTA IV …Calls for ESRB to Re-rate as Adults Only
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has issued a statement critical of the opportunites for virtual drunk driving in GTA IV.
NYC Mayor, Slain NYPD Officer's Mother Criticize GTA IV
It's difficult to imagine the sense of shock and loss experienced by the loved ones of a police officer killed in the line of duty.
Philly Transit Authority Says GTA IV Ads Will Stay
While public transit agencies in Chicago and Miami have pulled ads for Grand Theft Auto IV, it looks as if GP's local bus company will permit the ads to stay.
In New Zealand, Politician Calls for GTA IV Ban
A member of New Zealand's Parliament has called for a ban on Grand Theft Auto IV.
Video Game Biz Vet: GTA IV is Pornography
San Diego's 10news has a video report on John Douglas, described as a 20-year video game industry veteran. Douglas likens Grand Theft Auto IV to porn.
ECA's Hal Halpin Talks GTA IV, Growing Influence of Games on CBS News
Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) president Hal Halpin appeared on the CBS Evening News last night during tech reporter Daniel Sieberg's segment on the Grand Theft Auto IV launch.
Philly Police Union Official Slams GTA IV …but Fellow Officers Are Buyers
A representative of Philadelphia's Fraternal Order of Police has criticized Grand Theft Auto IV.
Crime File: Crook Steals GTA IV, Has Real-world Intro to Jail
Police in San Diego arrested a 27-year-old man yesterday and charged him with robbing a GameStop location, pepper-spraying two employees there and stealing a launch day copy of Grand Theft Auto IV.
L.A. Times Media Critic Kneecaps GTA IV
Tim Rutten, media critic for the Los Angeles Times, flays GTA IV - and its fans - in today's column.
FBI Stats Don't Support Claims That GTA is Cop Killer Game
With today's GTA IV launch, criticism of the series has risen to a whole new level.
GTA bashers invariably point to two instances of GTA violence as particularly worrisome.
Expert: Grand Theft Auto is Not Why Kids Join Street Gangs
Despite claims by game violence critics and some law enforcement personnel, video games like Grand Theft Auto IV are not motivating youthful players to join gangs.
Report: "Nut Case" Defendant Inspired by GTA III
Fox News reports that Monterrio Davis, a member of the notorious "Nut Case" gang is on trial in Oakland, California for the murder of two laborers who were taking a break from an English language class.
Police Chief: Most Players Realize GTA IV is Only a Game
While the make-pretend crime in Grand Theft Auto IV is the subject of an enormous amount criticism from politicians, activists and media pundits, a police chief says it's only a game.
Jack Thompson Claims GTA IV is Porn and Everyone Should Be Indicted
Ars Technica has a report on Jack Thompson's claim that the sexual content in Grand Theft Auto IV is essentially pornographic.
MUD Creator Has a Rant at Politicians, Game Critics
Richard Bartle, a co-creator of the multi-user dungeon (MUD) game format, has a go at anti-game types in an energetic op-ed for yesterday's Guardian. Bartle writes.
Overlawyered Disses Hot Coffee Class Action Settlement
One of our favorite blogs is Overlawyered, where overzealous attorneys (including you-know-who) are skewered on a daily basis.
