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Read More »GREE, MadCatz and NetDragon join ESA
US trade body ESA has seen its members grow to 34 with the additional of GREE, MadCatz and NetDragon Websoft GREE and NetDragon Websoft are two of the biggest names in social and mobile games right now, while MadCatz – famed for its accessories – has recently become a fully-fledged …
Read More »E3 will remain in Los Angeles
E3 2013 to take place between June 11th and 13th
Read More »New E3 venue to be revealed tomorrow?
The Entertainment Software Association says it will make ‘a big announcement’ regarding next year’s E3 tomorrow – with a new venue potentially on the cards. E3 2013 is currently without a date, and the show’s traditional home at the Los Angeles Convention Centre is in jeopardy. The LACC’s West Hall …
Read More »Institute of Play’s GLASS Lab aims to engage students with games
Non-profit video game organization Institute of Play has unveiled theGames, Learning and AssessmentLab, a new design center that will research and develop compelling games in an effort to engage students. Announced today during the Aspen Ideas Festival, GLASSlab also aims to provide data on students’ comprehension of core skills needed …
Read More »ESA urges against US Xbox ban
American trade body The Entertainment Retailers Association has urged against a possible ban on sales of the Xbox 360 in the US. An International Trade Commission judge last month recommended that the machine should no longer be imported into the US and all sales of unsold stock to be blocked. …
Read More »ESA: Nearly half of US households own console
Industry image improves as gaming becomes more prevalent
Read More »E3 may leave LA amidst new stadium concerns
San Francisco and New Orleans suggested as replacement venues by executives, claims report
Read More »ESA blasts back at the E3 critics
E3 organiser ESA has hit back at those who say the show has become irrelevant. Detractors have claimed the annual event is out-dated since its primary focus is on the struggling boxed games market. But the ESA says the appearance of Zynga and GREE at this year’s showcase is evidence …
Read More »Oklahoma violent games tax fails approval
A proposed Oklahoma bill that aimed to add a 1% tax on violent video games has failed approval in a state House subcommittee. The Video Game Voters Network reports that HB 2696 was defeated earlier this week in a meeting of the House Revenue and Tax Subcommittee. The bill had …
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