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U.K Game Publishers Dispute News Report that Govt. Has Chosen BBFC over PEGI
As GamePolitics reported this morning, a story in British newspaper The Telegraph claims that the U.K. government has already chosen the BBFC over industry favorite PEGI as the nation's future rating system.
MCVUK is now reporting that ELSPA, which represents U.K. game publishers, has disputed The Telegraph's story.
Meredith Vieira, Today Show Crew Play Rock Band ...Badly
It's a safe bet that Meredith Vieira wasn't hired to replace Katie Couric based on her singing ability.
On this morning's program, Vieira along with Today Show cohost Matt Lauer, weather guy Al Roker and correspondent Natalie Morales played Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer.
Living on a Prayer lost.
In UK, GTA 4 Commercial Avoids Official Censure
A TV commerical for Grand Theft Auto 4 has dodged the censorship bullet in the U.K.
Did Church Shooter's Obsession with Conservative Pundits Lead Him to Kill?
Jim Adkisson, the man who carried out a horrific church shooting in Knoxville on Sunday, is apparently a fan of conservative pundits Bill O'Reilly, Michael Savage and Sean Hannity.
The Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that investigators found books written by all three while searching Adkisson's home. The 58-year-old killer told police that his rampage was sparked by feelings of outrage over liberalism.
So, did the conservative writings whip him into a killing frenzy?
Australian Politician Courts the Gamer Vote
While some Australian politicians want to ban mature-themed games and others don't even seem to realize that their nation has a rating system, at least one would-be legislator Down Under not only understands games, but is a hardcore gamer himself.
U.K. Govt. to Tighten Game Ratings, Favors BBFC over PEGI
In the ongoing debate over which content rating scheme to use, British government officials appear to be coming down on the side of the BBFC rather than the PEGI system favored by the video game industry.
Is P-W-N-D a Word? ...Hasbro vs. Scrabulous Court Documents
Hasbro, owners of the North American rights to Scrabble, have knocked the popular app - and Scrabble clone - Scrabulous right off of Facebook with a federal lawsuit alleging trademark and copyright infringement.
ESA Surveying Attendees for E3 Feedback
In the wake of this month's poorly-regarded E3, the ESA is using e-mail to survey attendees concerning the show.
Report: Series of Federal Charges for Series of Tubes Senator
Fallout 3 Devs Say Nuked D.C. Not a Political Statement
By now most gamers have probably seen Fallout 3 screenshots depicting a nuke-ravaged Washington, D.C.
But if you were thinking that the game developers were making some type of political statement, think again.
Text of New U.S. Senate Video Game Legislation Now Available
Last week GamePolitics broke the news that Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) had introduced video game legislation.
The bill, S.3315, enjoys the support of watchdog group the Parents Television Council.Could Game-bashing Mitt Romney Be McCain's VP Choice?
Although they were bitter enemies during the primaries, recent reports - like this one from Reuters - have Republican presidential candidate John McCain and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney getting rather chummy.
And that could be bad news for gamers.
Autistic Children Aided by Specialized Video Game Software
Although controversial radio host Michael Savage may believe that autism is a product of poor parenting, well-informed people know better.
Now, a Maryland firm, Vision Audio, has created EASe Off-Road, game software designed to help autistic children deal with hypersensitivity to sound.
ESA Charity Game Pack Raises $2.6 Million for Kids
The Entertainment Software Association announced yesterday that more than 90,000 units of its charity game pack were sold since last November, raising better than $2.6 million for child-oriented programs.
