Video Gamers in Europe – 2008


Video Gamers in Europe – 2008

Apr 30, 2008

The results of the research project, conducted by Nielsen Games on behalf of ISFE, demonstrate the current make up of the European market for videogames. The findings put to rest some commonly held misperceptions about today’s gaming community. Read the Full Report the Executive Summary or the Key...

Wanted-culture crusaders, not bullies


Wanted-culture crusaders, not bullies

Apr 18, 2008

Games are a unique art form entertaining and enriching the lives of countless millions of players the world, yet often receive condemnation from people who have never touched a joypad. Yesterday it was parenting groups condemning Bully: Scholarship Edition from Rockstar, makers of Grand Theft Auto. Read the Full Story at...

GTA IV: NZ Chief Censor talks to Gameplanet


GTA IV: NZ Chief Censor talks to Gameplanet

Apr 17, 2008

Most fans of the Grand Theft Auto franchise reacted with shock when it was announced that New Zealand would receive the same edited version of the game that Australia will be getting. Read the Full Story at gameplanet.co.nz

Grand Theft Childhood


Grand Theft Childhood

Apr 15, 2008

Despite the media hype and political posturing, new, federally funded research in the US on violent video games and teenagers indicates that the politicians and even some health professionals may have it all wrong! In 2004, Drs. Lawrence Kutner and Cheryl K. Olson, co-founders and directors of the Harvard Medical School Center for Mental Health and Media, began...

Censory Overload: An in-depth look at Australian video game classification


Censory Overload: An in-depth look at Australian video game classification

Apr 1, 2008

GameSpot AU’s in-depth three part look at Australian video game classification. How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? Over the next three weeks, GameSpot AU will explore the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia. We’ll attempt to clarify some of the common misconceptions...