Angry Birds Fly in the Face of Conventional Wisdom

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  Angry Birds Fly in the Face of Conventional Wisdom

  Posted By: Dave Bast In: Blog, Gaming News On: 01 Feb

  Even though SOPA and PIPA have been defeated, it seems the issues of piracy and copyright infringement are just getting started.  Even without giant axe-wielding legislation, sites that peddle in pirated wares can still be terminated faster than you can say Seal Team 6. While conventional wisdom makes sense in the conventional world, once you [...]

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  Popular industry sites supporting SOPA blackout

  Posted By: Sean Bassinger In: Gaming News On: 18 Jan

  Though the ESA continues to support the SOPA and PIPA bills, there are still many independent gaming organizations — websites and developers — speaking out. Among the blackouts today (primarily influenced by Wikipedia and other larger internet organizations) is popular gaming site Destructoid.com, which urges followers to take immediate action by contacting Congress to assure [...]

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  SOPA: Bill halted to discuss better plan (for now)

  Posted By: Sean Bassinger In: Gaming News On: 16 Jan

  This is excellent news for anyone who believes in free speech over the internet, but we saw congress put off votes on SOPA back in December as well. According to reports on The Hill, House Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa claims Majority Leader Eric Cantor said the bill won’t be voted on until everyone reaches a [...]

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  Organizations Speaking Against ESA Support of SOPA

  Posted By: Sean Bassinger In: Gaming News On: 03 Jan

  For those of you not currently aware, Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony recently announced their removal from the list of SOPA supporters. But so long as any gaming company remains a member of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), they’re technically supporting the vague bill.

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