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Type of site | Blog |
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| Owner | Entertainment Consumers Association |
| Created by | Dennis McCauley |
| URL | GamePolitics.com |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | None |
GamePolitics.com is a blog about the politics of computer and video games started by freelance journalist Dennis McCauley.[2]
Frequent topics include video game legislation, the effects of media coverage on video games and gamer culture, and stories about high-profile critics and/or supporters of the industry. The activities of Jack Thompson, an activist against violence and/or sex in video games,[3][4][5] are a common subject of discussion.
Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association founder Hal Halpin , attorney Tom Buscaglia, a defender of the gaming industry and Thompson have posted on the site.
On October 25, 2006, it was announced that GamePolitics.com had become part of the Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA).[6]
On September 14, 2009, it was announced that Dennis McCauley has stepped down as head editor for GamePolitics.com, and that Pete Gallagher (former Editor-in-Chief of ECA Today and GameDaily) will be taking the reins.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Gamepolitics.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ^ Stephen Totilo (March 2, 2006). "Is A Senator Trying To Ban Your Favorite Video Game? Web Site Helps You Find Out". MTV. Retrieved Feb 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Musgrove, Mike (2007-04-17). "Va. Tech: Dr. Phil & Jack Thompson Blame Video Games". Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- ^ Ryan, Oliver (2006-06-09). "Louisiana braces for...video game threat". CNN. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- ^ McCullagh, Declan (2006-10-16). "Florida judge won't ban "Bully" video game". CNET News. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2008-08-27.
- ^ Feldman, Curt (2006-10-25). "ECA acquires news blog GamePolitics – News at GameSpot". Gamespot.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ "Veteran Games Journalist Named Editor of GP". GamePolitics. 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
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