Media watchdog NIMF shutting down
National Institute on Media and the Family to close doors after nearly 14 years, marking an end to Video Game Report Card program.
National Institute on Media and the Family to close doors after nearly 14 years, marking an end to Video Game Report Card program.
The new release section of the PlayStation Network has been nearly as crowded as actual store shelves of late between the PSP Go launch and a wealth of new downloadable ...
ESRB suggests an uncut release for Rockstar's controversial stealth action game is in the works.
Restrictions to be harsher--and legally binding--under just-adopted PEGI system; new body being set up to focus on selecting which games will be banned in the UK.
The Digital Britain report contained dire warnings about the state of the British game industry--but also laid out plans for how to get things back on track.
British government endorses existing pan-European system, criminalises underage sale of games rated 18+, 16+, and 12+; Video Standards Council can now ban games in UK.
Take-Two chairman raises possibility of GTA Wii, CFO says carjacking franchise made up 60 percent of fiscal year sales; stock sinks below $9.
Arbitrary nature of the UK system for denying games classification puts the industry at risk, says developer representative.
Outspoken game critic's legal career in jeopardy after judge rules Florida Bar's request for 10-year ban insufficient.
Manhunt 2 finally gets a confirmed release in the UK this August; Wii Wario Land and de Blob dated for September.
Snake's last hurrah gets rated 15 in Britain; ratings board lets slip minor plot spoilers.
Latest antigame diatribe published by right-wing daily; includes criticisms of Byron Review, Manhunt 2.
[UPDATE] Video Appeals Committee has overturned the BBFC's decision to ban the game for the second time; Rockstar "pleased."
British newspaper The Guardian claims that ministers are set to introduce a legally backed rating system.
Creator of Manhunt 2 questions the decision by the High Court to send the game back to appeals committee.
High Court puts brakes on Rockstar game once more, says appellate committee misinterpreted law when overturning original ban and must reconvene.
[UPDATE] British ratings body will apply for a judicial review to prevent the game from being released after losing the recent appeal, Rockstar "disappointed."
Last month was a record-breaking one for US retail gaming revenue, but what lessons are being pulled from the numbers?
The decision by the British Board of Film Classification to ban the controversial action adventure game is overturned.
Following months of speculation of a possible selloff, Strauss Zelnick definitively says the publisher is not on the auction block.
Rockstar Games argues that the game should never have been banned in the UK, but ratings body insists the line must be drawn somewhere.
Grand Theft Auto publisher grabs loan to support work during the holiday season and beyond in its UK and US operations.
Rockstar's latest game has US politicians crossing party lines, proposing Wii games be held to different ratings standards.
Trying to escape The Project? Let GameSpot's Walkthrough to Manhunt 2 show you how.
Retail chain reportedly stops stocking controversial Rockstar action horror game just a week after its release and despite ESRB approval.
Former Rockstar Vienna employee says contributions of more than 50 devs at closed studio ignored in final game's credits; developer lobby pushes for industry standards.
Industry rating board says Take-Two is not culpable for AO-rated violence accessible through mods to M-rated action adventure.
Code alterations undo some of Take-Two's changes to controversial Rockstar Game, publisher stresses ESRB knew of game's content in giving it an M for Mature.
California senator informs parents that Rockstar's controversial sequel is now available for them to not buy for $30 or $40.
Tabula Rasa, PS3 Stranglehold, 360 Virtua Fighter 5, Battalion Wars 2, and many others fill up the US Halloween week release slate.
The "man from the BBFC" chats to GameSpot about the ratings system, theoretically discusses Manhunt 2, and explains why movies like Hostel don't get the same treatment.
We talk to Rockstar Games producer Jeronimo Barrera about Manhunt 2 and the controversy that has surrounded it.
Take-Two says former member of Sony Europe responsible for early-in-development PS2 version of Rockstar's horror game appearing on Internet.
Exciting, high-profile video games are coming out left and right this season. Keep up with them all with Game Watch '07.
Developer announces it will contest the BBFC's latest decision to ban the edited version of its controversial title, says extra changes requested were "unacceptable."
British Board of Film Classification denies a rating to the amended version of Rockstar Games' horror title, which is set to be released in the US October 31.
We get a look at two new levels of Rockstar's grimy, gritty adventure game.
Publisher's revenues sink, but loss narrows alongside announcement of casual and family-friendly 2K Play label, Nickelodeon publishing deal.
Dutch Justice Ministry says it won't prevent the release of Take-Two's controversial game, but where did the "uncut" part come from?
Analyst raises estimates slightly on strength of BioShock, release of Manhunt 2, but says investor confidence is misplaced.
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