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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

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, video, games

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

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

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., games, video, networking, San Francisco

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: boycott, Grand Theft Auto, parent, organization, children, video game, attorney, worker, 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, Democrat, children, 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

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, guideline, publisher, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., game company, games, 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, mature, minor, Human Resources, Grand Theft Auto, Democrat, Rep., games, 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, Microsoft Corp., 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, Governor, video game, legislation, law, Grand Theft Auto, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., sale, bill, 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: Illinois, Richard Posner, video game, law, Grand Theft Auto, violence, children, games, video

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. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., Halo 2, video game, Grand Theft Auto, Electronic Arts Inc., console, Nintendo Co. Ltd., handheld, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., games, video, U.S.

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, First Amendment, violence, Rockstar Games, video game, law, federal judge, Illinois, politician, Grand Theft Auto, sale, Judge, games, video

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, Republican, regulation, Grand Theft Auto, senator, Sen., game company, computer game, video, games

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. TAGS: minor, video game, Rockstar Games, politician, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Grand Theft Auto, Democrat, Republican, 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, kid, First Amendment, retailer, games, video game, security, video

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. TAGS: video game, coffee, Hillary Clinton, Xbox 360, console, video game console, Microsoft Xbox, Grand Theft Auto, publisher, Sony PSP, firmware, Sony Corp., handheld, games, California, Sony Playstation
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