In light of the 70 some odd different pieces of legislation floating around the United States that would limit games sales or outright ban them, the ESA has created a way for gamers to stay abreast of industry news. The new Video Game Voters Network gives gamers up-to-date information about bills and encourages them to contact their federal, state and local authorities about them.
As the mainstream media continues to (largely) misunderstand video games and U.S. politicians reveal wave after wave of anti-game legislation that seeks to regulate the sale of video games, there's been much public outcry asking the Entertainment Software Association and the industry in general to step up.
Former Atari PR guy Jayson Hill wrote about grassroots efforts and helping the ESRB spread ratings awareness in a recent My Turn, ESRB president Patricia Vance said she's "extremely encouraged" that those in the industry could help pitch in and start a grassroots effort, former LucasArts marketing VP John Geoghegan recently talked about a 12-step program for the industry to revive itself and fight growing criticism, and GamePolitics editor Dennis McCauley has also called on the ESA to "get out and fight."
Today the ESA has taken a good first step by launching a new grassroots political network for gamers called the Video Game Voters Network. The ESA says that "the website was created as a means for American adults who play computer and video games to organize and take action on important policy issues affecting the computer and video game industry.”
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To check out the network, click here.
Let us know what you think about all the fuss about video games? Will you sign up for the network? Is it time for gamers to ban together through a vehicle like the Video Game Voters Network? Share your thoughts by visiting our forums!
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