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Crave Podcast 82: Smart helmets control next-gen soldiers
In episode 82 we discuss bionic eyes, GTA IV and whether soldiers should get intelligent helmets that tell them who to shoot Read more
25 April 2008, 10:49 | Tags: BitTorrent, iTunes, podcasts, videogames
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Pope condemns violent videogames
In his annual message, the Catholic leader says violent and sexually explicit media is "repulsive", particularly when aimed at minors Read more
25 January 2007, 08:27 | Tags: videogames, Games and Gear
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Jack Thompson rebuked by judge
The crusading anti-videogame lawyer has been strongly admonished by the judge presiding over the Bully case, who called him "unprofessional and contemptible" Read more
27 October 2006, 10:01 | Tags: Heroes, massively multiplayer, lawyers, trademarks
CNET UK > News > Games & Gear
'Bully's boy-on-boy scenes cause a stir
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 Read more
24 October 2006, 09:12 | Tags: Take-Two Interactive, Games and Gear
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Blair 'Bullied' in House of Commons
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 Read more
19 October 2006, 10:15 | Tags: Creative, Currys, Rockstar Games, Parliament
CNET UK > News > Games & Gear
Report: Judge greenlights 'Bully'
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 Read more
16 October 2006, 09:13 | Tags: Take 2 Interactive, PlayStation, Games and Gear
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Florida judge puts 'Bully' in detention
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 Read more
13 October 2006, 10:26 | Tags: Take 2 Interactive, Grand Theft Auto, Microsoft Xbox, PlayStation, lawsuit
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News.blog: Take-Two sued over 'Bully'
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 Read more
17 August 2006, 09:35 | Tags: Take-Two Interactive, Grand Theft Auto, Ars Technica, Games and Gear
