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Week 5

By Jon Festinger on January 30, 2013

Jon’s Talk Jan.30, 2013: “Creators, Consumers & Users” Download the PowerPoint Slides Jas Purewal’s Talk: “Going Global: legal and business issues for international games development and distribution” Download the PowerPoint Slides

News of the Week; Jan. 23, 2013

By Jon Festinger on January 28, 2013

1. Missouri lawmaker latest to propose “violent” games tax: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/01/missouri-lawmaker-latest-to-propose-violent-games-tax/ 2. 25 Video Game Violence Studies, Summarized: http://kotaku.com/5976781/25-video-game-violence-studies-summarized 3. I’m Mentally Ill, I Love Violent Video Games, And They’ve Never Made Me Feel Like Killing Anyone: http://kotaku.com/5976286/im-mentally-ill-i-love-violent-video-games-and-theyve-never-made-me-feel-like-killing-anyone 4. Video Games Hold No Answers: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-mones/video-games-violence_b_2480823.html 5. How the Legal System Failed Aaron Swartz—And Us by Tim Wu: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2013/01/everyone-interesting-is-a-felon.html 6. Aaron Swartz and the Corrupt Practice of Plea […]

Class Discussion: Ian Verchere – Chief Creative Director at Roadhouse Interactive

By geoffpedlow on January 27, 2013

In the hopes of continuing the discussion from Wednesday’s guest lecture as well as Jon’s portion of the class, Brendan and I have outlined a few key topics below. If anyone has any additional thoughts or questions on these matters or anything else related to the class, please feel free to get involved here. Parody […]

Week 4

By Jon Festinger on January 23, 2013

Jon’s Talk Jan. 23,2013: “Right to CREATe or Rights of Creation” Download the PowerPoint Slides Ian Verchere’s Talk: “Taking Games Literally: Games As Semiotic Domain” Download the PowerPoint Slides

News of the Week; Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013

By Jon Festinger on January 19, 2013

1. Processing the loss of Aaron Swartz – Danah Boyd: http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/archives/2013/01/13/aaron-swartz.html 2. Researchers Find that Web Site Blocking Has No Long-Term Affect in Combating Online Piracy: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2013/01/08/researchers-find-web-site-blocking-has-no-long-term-affect-combating-online-piracy#.UPpDV6XUQco 3. The Way Forward on Copyright Reform – Derek Khanna: http://www.cato-unbound.org/2013/01/07/derek-khanna/the-way-forward-on-copyright-reform/ 4. What to Watch for in Canadian Intellectual Property Law in 2013: http://excesscopyright.blogspot.ca/2013/01/what-to-watch-for-in-canadian-ip-law-in.html 5. Copyright and Industrial Design Developments – 2012 (paper) – Glen Bloom, Barry […]

News of the Week; Wednesday Jan. 9, 2013

By Jon Festinger on January 12, 2013

1. Father Hires In-Game “Hitmen” To Deter Son From Playing: http://kotaku.com/5972406/father-hires-in+game-hitmen-to-deter-son-from-playing 2. I was Adam Lanza (note links to parts 2 & 3 at bottom of article): http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/12/22/i-was-adam-lanza.html 3. EMA Sends Letter to Vice-President Joe Biden Concerning Violent Media’s Role in Sandy Hook Shooting (Note that actual letter is embedded in the article): http://www.gamepolitics.com/2013/01/07/ema-sends-letter-vice-president-joe-biden-concerning-violent-medias-role-sandy-hook-shoot#.UPEk5KXiqs0 4. EFF’s Guide to CDA 230: The […]