Posted Aug 06, 2009 at 09:20PM by Glenn M. Listed in: News, Events Tags: Blizzard, Activision, Penny Arcade, California, BlizzCon, Activision Blizzard
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BlizzCon 2009 - Image 1If you're still stewing in your seat thinking about attending BlizzCon 2009, you're too late. Don't worry too much, though, you're not the only one. You know those 20,000 tickets for the event? Well, they were all sold out...in just eight minutes.

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Posted May 07, 2009 at 08:55AM by Gino D. Listed in: News, Events Tags: Ubisoft, Activision, ESA, California, Los Angeles
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Pandemic Studios - Image 1With 13 confirmed cases of the H1N1 Swine Flu in California, Governor Arnie's raised a State of Emergency. If the situation doesn't improve within a month, the E3 Expo might not push through. Despite these risks, the ESA event organizers are optimistic that the E3 will indeed happen, come hell, high water, or pandemic (and by pandemic, I'm obviously not referring to the studio).

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Posted May 05, 2009 at 06:28PM by Karl B. Listed in: News Tags: Blizzard, California, Pay-Per-View, DirecTV, BlizzCon
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BlizzCon - Image 1Get your wallets ready, Blizzard fans. Tickets for this year's BlizzCon will be going on sale next Sunday, May 16, and you better have some cash on hand. The tickets will go for US$ 125 each and will be available on the official BlizzCon website. If you miss out, there's also a second batch of tickets going on sale May 20. More details after the jump.

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Posted Aug 11, 2008 at 07:00PM by Mabie A. Listed in: News, Events Tags: Blizzard, California, DirecTV, BlizzCon
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BlizzCon 2008 - Image 1Tickets are now up for sale and we fully expect Blizzard fans to make a mad scramble to get a chance to go to the BlizzCon 2008 event. But no need to worry, a stampede is not necessary to get your tickets, cos it's all online, anyway. Oh, and if you can't come to Anaheim, let the event come to you via DirecTV. Everything you need to know after the jump.

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Posted Mar 03, 2008 at 03:34AM by Jay P. Listed in: News, Accessories Tags: headset, California, Emotiv
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Emotiv EPOC neuroheadset Beta evaluators needed - Image 1It was roughly a few weeks ago that Emotiv was able to introduce their EPOC neuroheadset to the whole world.

Now we got wind that the company is looking for candidates to be the beta evaluators for upcoming brain-controlled gadget. Find out the details after the jump!

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Posted Feb 19, 2008 at 12:13PM by Karl B. Listed in: News, FPS, Earth No More Tags: California, Apogee, Recoil Games
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3D Realms - Image 1Remember Earth No More, the multiplatform shooter announced by 3D Realms in the middle of last year? Well, it looks like the game's hit a bump on its development path as two men have sued 3D Realms for allegedly stealing their game idea. More in the full article.

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Posted Jan 23, 2008 at 10:24AM by Charles D. Listed in: News, Events Tags: Epic Games, Unreal Engine, GDC, California, San Francisco
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Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 powered by Unreal Technology - Image 1If you happen to be in San Francisco next month, it might be a good idea for you to drop by the Epic Games booth at the Game Developer Conference 2008 event. The reason being the exclusive closed door presentation the company will be holding of its monster game engine, Unreal Engine 3.

Read the full article for more details!

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Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 09:42PM by Nicolo S. Listed in: News Tags: ESA, California, Virginia
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Entertainment Software Association logo - Image 1The latest report released by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reveal that the video game industry grew four times faster than the U.S. economy in 2003 to 2006. After seeing 17% annual growth, gaming left the national economy's 4% in the dust.

More interesting findings await at the full article.

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Posted Sep 06, 2007 at 03:49AM by Ryan A. Listed in: News Tags: ESA, California, EMA, Bo Andersen, Michael Gallagher
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Schwarzenegger appeals decision as ESA asks US$ 325,000 for legal fees - Image 1As expected, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has filed a notice of appeal to the recent decision of courts that declared California's video game violence law unconstitutional. According to the said bill signed back in 2005, the sale of video games is restricted to anyone below 18 years of age. The Governor explained:

Many studies show the link between plagying ultra-violent video games and violent behavior. We have a responsibility to our kids and our communities to protect against the effects of games that depict ultra-violent actions. We protect our children from buying inappropriate movies and ought to be able to protect them from buying inappropriate video games as well.


In a counter move, the Entertainment Software Association or ESA has filed a motion to Judge Ronald M. Whyte of the Northern District of California for the reimbursement of attorney fees and other expenses during the trial from Schwarzenegger. The amount bring asked by the association totals US$ 324,480. ESA President Michael Gallagher had this to say:

California citizens should be outraged at their elected leaders. Hard-earned tax dollars were spent on defending this law that California's state leaders knew was unconstitutional... From early on, the industry warned Governor Schwarzenegger and Senator Yee that this bill was unconstitutional and would be thrown out by the courts and that California taxpayers would pay the cost.


Both the ESA and the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) believe that the governor's appeal is going to be a disappointment as other rulings on prior similar cases are consistent with the decision of the California courts. EMA President Bo Andersen gave this piece of advice to Governor Schwarzenegger:


The court's ruling is consistent with rulings that have barred eight similar laws around the nation, and we fully expect it to be upheld on appeal. Rather than wasting more public funds in trying to defend a patently unconstitutional law, we believe the state should invest in helping parents make informed decisions about the video games brought into their homes.



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Posted Aug 07, 2007 at 08:48PM by Ceasar S. Listed in: News Tags: senator, ESA, California, EMA, The Collective
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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to appeal California game law - Image 1The big buzz just a few days ago loomed over the societal-political sector, when a video game violence bill beset by a preliminary injunction was held back permanently after courts found the law was unconstitutional. The bill, proposed by senator Leland Yee and former California Assemblyman, was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger back in 2005.

But before the law could come into effect on January 1, 2006, the collective alliances of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA), and the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) countered the law with a suit. The result rendered the law useless when courts decided to place a preliminary injunction on the law.

Like many other video game laws, the California video game violence law wanted to restrict the sale of violent video games (as classified by the law) to anyone under the age of 18. It only went as far as punishing violators with a US$ 1,000 fine, but back in Monday, the law was proven unconstitutional and was rendered ineffectual - permanently.

The game industry, instead, had provided invitations to the political sector to aid in the much-needed re-education of purchasing decisions and rating systems for media and to encourage parents to partake in the game selection process for their inappropriately aged children. But it appears the politicians will not sway so easily.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has suggested that he will appeal the ruling by U.S. District Judge Ronald Whyte and stand by the bill "the Governator" signed into law two years ago. In defense, he commented:

I signed this important measure to ensure that parents are involved in determining which video games are appropriate for their children. The bill I signed would require that violent video games be clearly labeled and not be sold to children under 18 years old. Many of these games are made for adults and choosing games that are appropriate for kids should be a decision made by their parents. I will vigorously defend this law and appeal it to the next level.


As GamePolitics put it, "It’s not over until it’s over in California," and we couldn't help but nod in agreement.

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