Entries in 'politics' (21)
Australian Minister comments on GAME situation
Bill Shorten MP has expressed his concern over the potential loss of 500 jobs from GAME Australia, but says he is 'hopeful' a buyer can be found.
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
The Aussie government makes several moves this week, while the NZGDA conference announces its lineup and Call of Duty hits TV.
Vaz tables FIFTH violent games EDM
Labour MP and long-term opponent of the games industry Keith Vaz has tabled his FIFTH early day motion about violent video games.
The Konami Code gets political
François Bayrou is a man, a politician. And clearly one who recognises the power of the Gaming Vote.
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MCV Pacific Wrap-Up
The FIFA Interactive World Cup Qualifiers took place this week, the ACT begins work implementing the R18+ rating and more.
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up
This week, GAME Australia still on solid ground, Sony interviewed on Vita launch, R18+ incoming, and a new MCV Pacific partnership.
Smooth sailing so far for the R18+ rating
An inquiry has been made since the R18+ bill was submitted to parliament, finding that it should move ahead without further public consultation.
R18+ due by 1st January 2013
GameSpot is reporting that the new Federal Minister for Home Affairs is predicting an R18+ rating by next year.
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R18+ rating bill to be introduced to parliament in 2 weeks
After excessive debate, changes and moral panic, an R18+ rating bill is set to be introduced to parliament in 2 weeks time.
US politicians drop SOPA support
Several high-profile US politicians have pulled their support for the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) following yesterday's online protests.
MP demands MOH boycott
The anger towards EA’s upcoming modern-day version of war shooter Medal of Honor has erupted much closer to home, with Conservative Defence Secretary Liam Fox urging retailers to boycott the ...
Vaizey explains tax break snub
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey gave a well-rehearsed speech to a large group of games industry professionals at the Develop Conference in Brighton this morning, encouraging the sector to move on ...
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Ex-LucasArts boss running for congress
Former president of LucasArts Jim Ward is running for US congress to represent Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
Rebellion: Govt support halted by ‘generation gap’
The strength and virtues of the UK game development sector is not being recognised by politicians due to a ‘generation gap’.
ELSPA backs Tory childhood report
The Conservative party has launched its childhood report, More Ball Games.
Government details video games review
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport – which will be at the forefront of Gordon Brown’s proposed review of children’s access to adult video games – has outlined its ...Advertisement
We won’t censor games, promises PM
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has given fresh details of his proposal to review the impact of entertainment media on UK children – and ruled out any plan to further censor ...
Gordon Brown hits out at violent games
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has jumped two-footed into the debate on violent video games – promising to review new rules for the advertising and sale of software to children.
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ESA boss: Politicians should be playing more games
The man who replaced Doug Lowenstein as president of the US Entertainment Software Association has called on the wider industry to raise the profile of video games amongst politicians and ...
David Cameron launches attack on violent games
With a general election looming, David Cameron has found a new ‘enemy of society’ to rally against: violent video games.
Tories: ‘We’ll come to industry’s rescue’
The UK development industry is under ‘great’ threat from a skillset crisis and the exodus of talent abroad – and the Government simply isn’t doing enough to stop it.
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