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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

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

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, violence, parent, games, children, Democrat, video

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

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, Grand Theft Auto, console, economy, World of Warcraft, Microsoft Xbox, Electronic Arts Inc., entertainment, Microsoft Corp., video, games

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, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Grand Theft Auto, games, San Francisco, video, networking

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

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

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, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., guideline, publisher, game company, games, video

FTC closes 'Grand Theft Auto' inquiry

July 21, 2006 After a year of government scrutiny, Take-Two can finally put the "Hot Coffee" scandal behind it. TAGS: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Grand Theft Auto, inquiry, agreement, video game, video

'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.

Senator wants to ban 'deceptive' video game ratings

February 14, 2007 Republican Sam Brownback makes another attempt at new regulations for the video game industry and its rating outfits. TAGS: Sam Brownback, video game, Grand Theft Auto, regulation, Sen., Republican, game company, computer game, senator, video, games

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. TAGS: Michigan, federal judge, Rockstar Games, First Amendment, violence, video game, law, Grand Theft Auto, politician, Judge, Illinois, sale, games, 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, retailer, kid, games, video game, security, video

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, Governor, legislation, law, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Grand Theft Auto, bill, sale, games, video

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. TAGS: Richard Posner, Illinois, video game, law, Grand Theft Auto, violence, children, 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

How gory is that game?

November 23, 2004 Coalition of religious and family groups includes "Halo 2" in its list of 10 most objectionable games of the year. Images: 'Half-Life 2' comes alive TAGS: retailer, game company, Halo 2, Half-Life 2, rating, Grand Theft Auto, parent, games, Electronic Arts Inc., video game, president, video
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