Entries in 'politics' (37)
OPINION: A slightly longer wait for tax breaks can't hurt
This long and at times painful hardware generation – it will be eight years since the 360 unveiling when we see the Next Xbox in three weeks – is matched ...
MP criticises lack of female representation in UK games development
Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central Chi Onwurah has asked Parliament to address the lack of females employed in UK games development.
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
Sega Studios Oz is closing its doors, an automated classification system is on the way, and several people played music chairs.
Video games tax breaks delayed in the UK
Games tax relief will not be approved by April 1st as the UK awaits confirmation from Europe.
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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
Australia's first ever R18+ rated videogame hit shelves this week, and the iGEA and media were there to help celebrate.
US Senator: Video games a bigger problem than guns
In a demonstration of both ignorance and apparent loyalty, US Senator Lamar Alexander has spoken out against video games – calling them “a bigger problem than guns”, because they “affect ...
Ralph Nader calls violent video game devs 'electronic child molesters'
American political activist and five-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader has accused companies who work to promote violent television programs and video games of being electronic child molesters.
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
So far this year, the first ever R18+ game has been classified, long-form games criticism takes strides and we interview IGN's Ian Chambers.
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James Dyson criticises governmental focus on games
The glamour of web fads and video gaming is being put ahead of tangible technology that can be exported from the UK, Sir James Dyson has said.
Connecticut town paying residents to destroy violent video games
The tragedy of the Newtown school shooting is at risk of claiming another undeserved victim – video games.
MCV Pacific Yearly Wrap-Up: 2012
With the year drawing to a close and most people already scouring for beer, MCV looks back at the biggest and saddest stories of the year.
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
The MCV Pacific 30 Under 30 was listed this week, plus there's yet more news on the R18+ front and IGN announce an awards night.
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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
AIE takes Koch Media's business in ANZ, Ninja Kiwi acquires Scottish dev Digital Goldfish, and there's more news on R18+ this week.
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
THQ has announced this week that it will be closing its Australian office, while EB EXPO has plenty of news in its wake.
MP Ed Vaizey "pleads" with civil servants for a console in his office
The Government’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries wants a games console in his office.
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up
GAME Australia officially entered liquidation this week, while the R18+ bill passed through the Senate and Sydney hosted Game Tech.
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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.
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.
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.
