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Images: Games under the gun

May 6, 2005 Lawmakers worry that some of the more violent video games go too far and make the players dangerous. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, video game, games, video

Adult-oriented video games prospering

October 1, 2005 In the wake of the "Grand Theft Auto" scandal, some people are surprised that there's a thriving market for sexually oriented games. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, scandal, video game, Electronic Arts Inc., games, scene, video

'Grand Theft Auto' goes portable

January 10, 2005 Game publisher Take-Two says it'll make a version of the hit game for the PlayStation Portable. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, game company, Sony PSP, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., Sony Playstation, handheld, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 2, games

New 'Grand Theft' game to hit streets

May 21, 2002 Take Two Interactive gave few details on its newest "Grand Theft Auto" video game, but said the vibe of the story's setting would be "glamour, power and corruption." TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., video game, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Playstation, games, video

Rockstar throws cold water on 'Hot Coffee'

August 11, 2005 In effort to fend off criticism from "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" scandal, company releases patch disabling access to adult scenes. TAGS: Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, scandal, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., patch, scene, games

When games get gory

February 22, 2005 Do violent video games make kids mean? Some lawmakers think so, and they're stepping up efforts to ban sales to juveniles. Images: Hot-button games TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., lawmaker, video game, minor, game company, parent, violence, games, children, Democrat, video

The case against 'Grand Theft Auto'

August 3, 2005 Community shame can be a powerful motivator in keeping dodgy titles out of kids' hands, says News.com's Michael Kanellos. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar Games, First Amendment, kid, retailer, video game, games, security, video

Unlevel playing field for video games?

August 22, 2005 Critics have unfairly turned "Grand Theft" and other games into political footballs, says rating-agency head Patricia Vance. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, rating, scandal, video game, publisher, guideline, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., game company, games, video

Sex workers call for boycott of 'Grand Theft Auto'

February 16, 2006 Organization cries foul over players accruing points "for the depiction of rape and murder of prostitutes." TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, boycott, organization, worker, parent, video game, attorney, games, video

Sex, schmoozing and video games

June 9, 2006 The first-ever conference about the future of the adult-oriented video games industry kicks off in San Francisco. TAGS: video game, conference, publisher, Grand Theft Auto, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., game company, games, San Francisco, video, networking

ESRB to investigate 'San Andreas' sex content

July 9, 2005 Ratings board will look into claims that explicit minigames are hidden in "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" code. TAGS: assemblyman, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., integrity, investigation, Grand Theft Auto, games

'Grand Theft Auto' makers settle with FTC

June 8, 2006 Government says agreement forces video game's publishers to follow labeling rules strictly or face steep fines. TAGS: Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Grand Theft Auto, agreement, publisher, video game, games, video, Microsoft Corp.

Video games in Congress' crosshairs

June 2, 2006 House committee on consumer protection plans a public hearing to highlight violent and sexually explicit games. TAGS: committee, video game, Human Resources, mature, minor, Grand Theft Auto, Rep., Democrat, games, video

LA sues maker of 'Grand Theft Auto'

January 27, 2006 Suit alleges that Take-Two Interactive Software covered up pornographic material to avoid Adults Only rating. TAGS: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Grand Theft Auto, video game, attorney, Los Angeles, retailer, video, games

Year in review: Video game industry pins hopes on hits

December 16, 2008 A series of popular titles, combined with inexpensive consoles from Microsoft and Nintendo, could be what insulates the game industry from the chilly economy. TAGS: Lich King, video game, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, economy, console, Grand Theft Auto, World of Warcraft, Electronic Arts Inc., Microsoft Xbox, entertainment, Microsoft Corp., video, games

Sex content leads to adult rating for 'Theft'

July 20, 2005 Following heated controversy over racy hidden images, "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" will now bear an adults-only rating. TAGS: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., modification, Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, violence, code, Sony PlayStation 2, console, games, PC

Worm poses as pirated 'Grand Theft Auto'

July 29, 2005 Popular title is one of 400 games donned as disguise by Hagard worm on peer-to-peer networks. It also tries to spread by IM. TAGS: Grand Theft Auto, Graham Cluley, worm, Sophos Plc., P2P, remote access, Web server, file-sharing, IM, security, virus, server, games, PC, Microsoft Corp.

ESA will sue to block Michigan game law

September 14, 2005 Video game industry's lobbying arm plans to file suit against the governor over legislation banning the sale of violent games. TAGS: Michigan, video game, legislation, Governor, law, Grand Theft Auto, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., bill, sale, games, video

Despite controversy, 'booth babes' still prowl E3

May 11, 2006 After "Hot Coffee" scandal, gaming trade show said days of scantily clad models were through. Ahem. Photos: 'Booth babes' then and now TAGS: booth, game company, Los Angeles, Grand Theft Auto, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., trade show, video game, women, games, photograph, video
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