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What were the details of the event? Jack Thompson was an advocate against video games for many years. In 2007 the Florida bar filled disbarment proceedings against him. He had fought against many video games especially Grand Theft Auto. It was found that he lied about many of the accusations he had made. Why was the event important to the industry? It removed one of the leading advocates against video games and left people who understood the problems and tried to solve them rather than abolish violent video games. No Name. “ Jack Thompson Disbarred”. Retrived September 25,2010 from , http://kotaku.com/5054772/jack-thompson-disbarredr than abolish violent video games.
What were the details of the event? Schools in West Virginia added Dance Dance Revolution Games to help combat obesity in the children. Why was the event important to the industry? It showed that video games could help children and not hurt them. Schiesel, Seth. “P.E. Classes turn to video games that works legs”. Retrieved September 25, 2010 from, http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/30/health/30exer.html
What were the details of the event? A bill introduced by Hillary Clinton to limit children's exposure to violent video games. Why was the event important to the industry? It was another thing to limit game sales but it also left less room for future law suites against violent video games because it made the parents more responsible for their children. Carless, Simon. “Hillary Clinton To Introduce Family Entertainment Protection Act”. Retrieved September 25,2010 from, http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7341
What were the details of the event? EA purchased exclusive rights to the NFL. Why was the event important to the industry? EA secured its self as the only company with real NFL teams and stadiums. Other companies saw this and begin to secure rights to other things to ensure they could still make games. Surette, Tim. “Big Deal: EA and NFL ink exclusive licensing agreement”. Retrieved September 25, 2010 from, http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/12/13/news_6114977.html
What were the details of the event? In 2003 3DO filed for bankruptcy because of slow sales of their games and their failed console. Why was the event important to the industry? It took another compeditor away but this time in software and not hardware. It also showed once agine that if your console fails your company will too. Becker, David. “3DO files for Bankruptcy”. Retrieved September 25, 2010 from, http://news.cnet.com/3DO-files-for-bankruptcy/2100-1047_3-1011266.html
What were the details of the event? Two step brothers took a rifle and shot at cars on I-40 after playing Grand Theft Auto 3. Why was the event important to the industry? It was another case that video games were one of the causes of a violent act. Though the media took this as the only cause even after the children and their parents said that it was not the reason. The case meant more restrictions on sales of games. Kushner, David. “Grand Death Auto”. Retrieved on September 25, 1010 from, http://dir.salon.com/tech/feature/2005/02/22/gta_killers/index.html
What were the details of the event? Sega had stopped making consoles but they began to produce games for new platforms. In 2002 they began to make games for cell phones Why was the event important to the industry? It showed that cell phones had become powerful and popular enough to have games developed for them. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Sega+Mobile+to+Deliver+Gaming+Content+to+the+Pocket+PC%3B+Company...-a091910692http://www.patentarcade.com/2010/05/case-okor-v-atari-games-corp-et-al.html
What were the details of the event? A 21 year old man was found dead sitting in front of his computer while Everquest was playing. Why was the event important to the industry? It showed that video games could be addictive, but no more than any other medium. There is always a combination of things that lead to a person ending their life though. The head of Sony Online also said that people should take responsibility for their own actions. Kohn, David. “Addicted: Suicide Over Everquest”. Retrieved on September 25,2010 from, http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/10/17/48hours/main525965.shtm
What were the details of the event? A 30 year old man died when he had his 6th seizure and hit his head on his desk. His mother sued Nintendo for making a defective product. Why was the event important to the industry? After this games came with warnings about seizures and that you should take breaks while playing the games. Oxford, Nadia. “Trials and Tribulation”. Retrieved September 25, 2010 from, http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=2&cId=3146206
What were the details of the event? Sega announces that they will no longer develop consoles. Why was the event important to the industry? This took competition away from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. It also meant that there would be more games developed for all platforms. Gibson, Ellie. “Why Sega Stopped Making Consoles”. Retrived on September 25, 2010 from http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/why-sega-stopped-making-consoles
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