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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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
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'Grand Theft Auto' and other societal dangers
March 18, 2005
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Video games in Congress' crosshairs
June 2, 2006
House committee on consumer protection plans a public hearing to highlight violent and sexually explicit games.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Judge nixes Michigan law aimed at 'violent' games
April 4, 2006
State law restricting sale of video games deemed harmful to minors violates First Amendment, federal judge rules.
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Illinois video game law challenged in court
July 26, 2005
As game makers sue to overturn a law restricting violent video games, politicians vote for an investigation of the "Grand Theft Auto" sex flap.
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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.
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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."
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Politicians lash out at video game industry
June 14, 2006
Some call for greater action by companies to prevent explicit content from getting into minors' hands.
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'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.
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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
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Video game sales up 8 percent in 2004
January 18, 2005
Holiday hits "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" and "Halo 2" lead way as game makers sell close to $10 billion in software and hardware.
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Year in review: Hot console, 'hot coffee'
December 25, 2005
Microsoft beat competitors to market with its Xbox 360, and the debate over steamy game content had Rockstar sweating.
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