First Amendment

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EA Invokes First Amendment Protection For Video Games In Trademark Dispute

6:00AM January 9, 2012 | Owen Good

Electronic Arts is asking a federal judge to rule that it has a First Amendment right to depict real-life military helicopters in video games such as Battlefield 3 without the permission of the aircraft’s maker. More »


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Gamer Demonstration Planned For First Amendment Rights

9:00PM October 21, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

On November 2, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Schwarzenegger v Entertainment Merchants Association and Entertainment Software Association. This is a landmark case for gaming and the court, and gamers can stand up for what the believe in. More »


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Guest Editorial: A First Amendment Call To Arms

3:00AM October 20, 2010 | Michael D. Gallagher

Video gamers across the country are anxiously awaiting November 2 when the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case close to our hearts. More »


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Universal Ratings Raises Its Head Again, ESRB Responds

12:00AM August 29, 2009 | Brian Crecente

A new form of universal ratings is making the rounds in D.C. this week, with the Federal Communication Commission kicking off an inquiry to decide whether to create a single rating system for TV, video games and cell phones, Bloomberg reports. More »