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Jack Thompson rebuked by judge

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:01:01 +0000

The crusading anti-videogame lawyer has been strongly admonished by the judge presiding over the Bully case, who called him "unprofessional and contemptible"

'Bully's boy-on-boy scenes cause a stir

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:12:01 +0000

Rockstar's latest game, set in a school, lets players experiment with same-sex kissing -- anti-game lawyer Jack Thompson has complained to the US ratings board

Blair 'Bullied' in House of Commons

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:15:01 +0000

Responding to a question in Parliament, Prime Minister Tony Blair has acknowledged concerns about the new Rockstar title -- but he also defended the videogames industry

Report: Judge greenlights 'Bully'

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:13:01 +0000

Jack Thompson's attempt to keep Take-Two from shipping its controversial game has apparently been thwarted -- the attorney compared the decision to the Iran nuclear crisis

Florida judge puts 'Bully' in detention

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:26:01 +0000

The Grand Theft Auto maker Take-Two faces a court review of its new game to see if it violates public nuisance laws -- First Amendment advocates are up in arms

HP Pavilion dv6000 (Core 2 Duo) review

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:42:02 +0000

Like all the laptops in the HP Pavilion line, the dv6000's sleek design and shiny finish hold their own next to systems from style-conscious manufacturers such as Apple and Sony. Aside from its good looks, the dv6000 also provides a solid set of entertainment features and high-end components for a fair price

Alienware Area-51 m5550 review

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:24:01 +0000

The m5550 posted some of the best test scores we've seen, so if you're looking for raw power (and you can afford to pay nearly two grand for it), you won't go wrong with this desktop replacement from Alienware. If you need a laptop that will run on its battery for extended periods, though, look elsewhere

JVC Everio GZ-MG77 review

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:05:18 +0000

JVC's hard-disk-based GZ-MG77 has sacrificed some of its features for affordability -- it only has a single CCD, as opposed to its more expensive 3CCD sibling, the MG505, and the zoom comes nowhere near tape-based models. If you're a casual user, however, who wants to record straight to hard disk, it might just suffice

News.blog: Take-Two sued over 'Bully'

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:35:17 +0000

Jack Thompson, the anti-violent videogame campaigner, has sued the GTA maker for access to an early build of its latest title, writes News.com blogger Daniel Terdiman

Dell XPS M1210 review

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 13:45:22 +0000

Although the M1210 is heavier than most 12.1-inch screen ultra-portable laptops, it packs plenty of features into its 2kg mass, including an integrated webcam, media controls and an impressive number of ports. The M1210 will appeal to everyday users who want a relatively light and compact Media Center computer