Video Game Companies Cash In on Tax Tokens
Sep 11, 2011 American video game developers are benefiting from an odd combination of tax breaks many analysts say are intended to encourage industries that serve the public good by providing broadly valuable social services. (more)
Supreme Court to Kids: Resume Fire (Update)
Jun 27, 2011 American kids scored a victory Monday over parents who just don't understand how the U.S. Supreme Court could uphold an appellate court's decision striking down a California law banning the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. (more)
Gamer Says Microsoft Banned Her for Being Openly Gay
Feb 26, 2009 Anyone who's ever worn a headset while on Xbox Live, Microsoft's multiplayer gaming-chatting-shopping nexus, knows that it’s dominated by adolescent bigots. It's bad enough that Redmond hasn't cleaned things up, but a gamer named Teresa says she was actually banned from the service for being openly gay and allegedly offending the bigots who were harassing her.
Obama ’09, Available on Xbox
Oct 15, 2008 If it seems that you can't escape Barack Obama's ubiquitous smiling mug no matter where you go, be careful to not turn on your Xbox. Obama has become the first presidential candidate to buy ad space inside a video game. Among the games are the popular "Madden '09" football and "Burnout: Paradise" racing.
