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Backbench MP Keith Vaz – better known within the industry for his frequent outbursts on violent games – has changed, says leading politicians. The revelation came during ELSPA’s Question Time on Monday night. Labour’s Tom Watson, Conservatives’ Ed Vaizey and Lib Dem’s Don Foster were asked about the attitude of …

Intelâ??s Christopher Croteau to talk at self-publishing event

Today is the day three main political parties head to BAFTA’s London HQ to discuss the game industry’s most pressing issues. Hosted by ELSPA, the Videogames Industry Pre Election Question Time 2010 will host a panel of three key MPs: Labour’s Tom Watson, Conservatives’ Ed Vaizey and Lib Dem’s Don …

And, according to Tiga, the proposed measures will stimulate £457m in dev investment

A report filed by the House of Representatives’ clerk’s office in the US shows that trade body The Entertainment Software Association spent a whopping $1,208,000 on lobbying in Q4 2009. Spong reports that the number is up on 2008’s total lobbying spend of $980k. The ESA engaged officials on a …

Early bird discounts still available for key industry event

The 2010 awards night had a fair share of pleasant surprises and deserved wins

Standout creatives from the British game industry are to be recognised during a new awards event backed by the three key party leaders. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Tory leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrats head Nick Clegg have each issued messages of support for the new awards event called the …

The 2010 Develop Conference and expo has opened registration. Taking place in Brighton on July 13th – 15th, limited early bird discounts are up for grabs until June 7th. Over 80 sessions will feature across eight tracks covering all areas of modern video games development. Keynote speakers include Activision DCA …

â??Advergamesâ?? studio shows support for growing industry association