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Nvidia to ATI: Lets Align Our Marketing Plans

By Maarten Goldstein, Jul 18, 2008 10:59am PDT

That anti-trust suit against Nvidia and ATI from back in 2006 is still ongoing, with some interesting developments occuring recently. The two...

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"geforce2 ultra was priced around 1200+ DM in europe on launchday (2000). thats around 600+ $ ..."

- apfelstrudel2 see all 71 comments

Minnesota Pays ESA $91K for Illegal Game Law

By Aaron Linde, Jun 30, 2008 11:37am PDT

The state of Minnesota has reimbursed $65,000 in attorney fees and other expenses spent by the Entertainment Software Association in its successful...

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"The $815k isn't for a "brass band", it's for a LIBRARY. In fact, one of the top fucking music ..."

- Bold see all 23 comments

Rockstar Pays Under $30,000 to Offended Customers In 'Hot Coffee' Lawsuit Settlement

By Aaron Linde, Jun 25, 2008 8:00pm PDT

Just 2,676 people stepped forward to file claims in the "Hot Coffee" class action lawsuit against Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PC, PS2, Xbox)...

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"What I don't understand is you buy a game called Grand Theft Auto where you can murder cops, ..."

- cmkyle053085 see all 29 comments

New York State Senate Passes Game Ratings Bill

By Aaron Linde, Jun 25, 2008 5:00pm PDT

The New York State Assembly almost unanimously passed a bill proposing an advisory council for videogames this week, reports GamePolitics....

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"This will hurt small indie developers and publishers who might not be able to afford the ESRB ..."

- LemonJoose see all 31 comments

Tecmo, Itagaki Submit Contradicting Evidence, Suspicions of Falsified Documents Arise

By Chris Faylor, Jun 19, 2008 8:00pm PDT

As the legal showdown between Japanese developer Tecmo and soon-to-be former Team NINJA subsidiary head Tomonobu Itagaki commences, both sides have...

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"Look at it this way Chris, most people have to click a few extra times for spelling and grammar ..."

- Crastabule see all 6 comments

Son of Godfather Author Sues over Games

By Chris Faylor, Jun 19, 2008 3:30pm PDT

Anthony Puzo, son of deceased The Godfather author Mario Puzo, has filed a lawsuit against Godfather license holder Paramount Pictures claiming...

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"I think you find that games use both so it would count for aVideogame. I mean did you think ..."

- Twin--Sword see all 20 comments

Tecmo Denies Exodus Rumors, Says Employees 'Appropriately Compensated'

By Aaron Linde, Jun 19, 2008 1:56pm PDT

Japanese developer Tecmo has issued a statement denying allegations a staff exodus and clarifying details surrounding the several pending lawsuits...

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"Not really. I also get the idea that the "exodus" is quite real, and if it is the lawsuits will ..."

- locater16 see all 9 comments

Tecmo Files Gag Order Against Team Ninja Chief

By Aaron Linde, Jun 18, 2008 12:49pm PDT

Embattled Japanese developer Tecmo has filed for a gag order with the Tokyo District Court to restrict former Team Ninja lead Tomonobu Itagaki from...

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"I love NG2. One of the best X360 games, period. There are all these complaints that I've never ..."

- silverback1138 see all 6 comments

Every Tecmo Employee Sues Over Labor Violations

By Chris Faylor, Jun 17, 2008 7:56am PDT

As previously rumored, more Tecmo employees have filed suit against the Japanese developer in the wake of Ninja Gaiden II director Tomonobu...

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"That I agree with, but the rest of the game is still a good improvement over the original. "

- silverback1138 see all 39 comments

Report: Team Ninja Exodus Follows Itagaki Departure, More Lawsuits on the Way

By Aaron Linde, Jun 16, 2008 1:15pm PDT

As many as three dozen members of Team Ninja may be following former studio chief and Ninja Gaiden II (360) director Tomonobu Itagaki after his...

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"Yeah it really sucks that they screwed him and his team over so much in the first place, but ..."

- Xevo see all 9 comments

Nintendo Sues Nyko Over Wireless Nunchuks

By Chris Faylor, Jun 13, 2008 9:15am PDT

Wii maker Nintendo has sued third-party accessory manufacturer Nyko, claiming that Nyko's line of Wii Kama Wireless Nunchuks violate Nintendo's...

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"I think the AsciiPad was licenced though. Ascii also made the NES Advantage."

- xrror see all 24 comments

Gamers Sue EA for 'Anticompetitive Conduct'

By Chris Faylor, Jun 12, 2008 8:34am PDT

Two gamers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Madden publisher Electronic Arts. Filed in the US District Court of Northern California, the...

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"Faulting the consumer for being idiots and suing the wrong people, maybe. If you're pissed that ..."

- xsoulbrothax see all 82 comments

Jack Thompson Recommended for 10-year Disbarment, Walks Out of Disciplinary Hearing

By Aaron Linde, Jun 04, 2008 2:49pm PDT

Infamous anti-game litigator Jack Thompson walked out of his scheduled disciplinary hearing before the Florida Bar this afternoon, after which the...

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"The first part so far seems like its one big personal attack / threat directed at the judge.. ..."

- bundy see all 75 comments

Ninja Gaiden Dir. Leaves Team Ninja, Sues Tecmo (Updated with Complete Statement)

By Aaron Linde, Jun 03, 2008 3:01am PDT

Update: Shacknews has acquired the whole of Itagaki's statement regarding his departure and legal action, viewable here, in which he apologizes to...

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""YOU'RE FINISHED IN THIS TOWN, ITAGAKI SAN, OR MY NAME ISNT YOHIMI YASUDA!!!!" "

- PlanetPerfecto see all 63 comments

Jack Thompson Guilty on 27 Counts of Misconduct; Final Ruling Falls to Florida Supreme Court

By Aaron Linde, May 20, 2008 8:00pm PDT

The judge presiding over infamous anti-game litigator Jack Thompson has recommended that the attorney be found guilty of 27 counts of misconduct in...

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"I'd like to believe this is true, but there are people that take him seriously and some of those ..."

- Fred Garvin see all 59 comments