Created by BFG10k40 on Nov 17, 2010
Last updated: 11/17/10 at 05:16 PM
Question 1: What were the details of the event? A movie that was number one on the charts was adopted from a video game. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? With the increasing relationship between games and movies, developers can now design around or for a movie genre. Reference: The Video Game Blog (2010, March 12) Games’ success influencing movie industry Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2010/03/12/games-success-influencing-movie-industry-says-mw2-director/
Question 1: What were the details of the event? The state of California is petitioning for the ban of violent video games to be sold to minors. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This trial would not only shape the way the industry creates games, but also the system arranged for selling the games as well. Reference: The Escapist(2010, Nov 5) Games on Trial. Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/misc/8290-Games-on-Trial
Question 1: What were the details of the event? There has been more downloads of game titles than there has been physical discs sold. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This is an entire new market that game retailers have to adapt to in order to maintain their position in game distribution. Reference: Cnet News (2010, Sep 20) Digital Game Downloads Beat Retail Store Sales Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-20016943-235.html
Question 1: What were the details of the event? Tensions between Infinity Ward and Activision over the creative direction of the Call of Duty franchise led to lawsuit against the biggest game publisher in the world. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This public battle over the creative control of a franchise will shape the developer/publisher relationship of the industry. Reference: Kotaku (2010, March 2) Infinity Ward vs Activision: The Battle for Creative Control. Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://kotaku.com/5484046/infinity-ward-vs-activision-the-battle-for-creative-direction
Question 1: What were the details of the event? Steve Jobs announces new I-Phone with sharper resolution and graphics. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? Mobile gaming has been on the increase over the years and developers now have to adapt to this change of times. Reference: Appolicious (2010, June 7) How will a new iPhone impact the video game industry? Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://www.appolicious.com/games/articles/2039-how-will-a-new-iphone-impact-the-video-game-industry
Question 1: What were the details of the event? The WoW expansion The Wrath of the Lich King was suspended from being released due to objectionable content. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? International developers of the industry must comply with the laws and regulations of each region the game would be released in. Reference: The Escapist(2009, July 16) Is World of Warcraft Facing a Ban in China? Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/93231-Is-World-of-Warcraft-Facing-a-Ban-in-China-UPDATED
Question 1: What were the details of the event? Epic releases the Unreal Engine 3 with revolutionary lighting and physical effects. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This engine will evolve how developers will create games. With more concentration on the look and feel of a model and less time on programming. Reference: Unreal Technology (2007, Sep 1) Current Technology- Unreal Engine 3 Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://www.unreal.com/technology.php
Question 1: What were the details of the event? The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) refused to give Manhunt 2 a rating banning its sale in the UK and other countries. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This drew a fine line between the civic duty of developers and how to make their games stand out in the industry. Reference: Ezine Articles (2007, June 30) Controversy over Manhunt 2. Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://ezinearticles.com/?Controversy-over-Manhunt-2&id=627813
Question 1: What were the details of the event? A hidden mini game was discovered in GTA San Andreas that showed an explicit sex scene that caused the game to be pulled from stores and receive a different rating. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This event served as a lesson to be taught to future developers to remove or delete content that has been called controversial or illegal instead of just hiding it within the title being released. Reference: Grand Theft Auto Hot Coffee (2008, May 17) Grand Theft Auto Hot Coffee Minigam Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://grandtheftauto-hotcoffee.blogspot.com/
Question 1: What were the details of the event? William and Joshua Buckner, 16 and 14 years old, shot and killed a man and injuring another while re-enacting GTA. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This increased the rating system that retailers must enforce and educated parents on the importance of the ratings. Reference: The Register (2003, Sep 11) Videogames made me do it! Retrieved Nov 17 2010 from: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/09/11/grand_theft_auto/
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