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Resources Index & Postscript to Class 13
A mash-up of follow-ups. Promised in our last class to do an index to the Resources section of this site. It is now up and reachable through the main tab on the far right – now renamed “Resources (Index)”. Below that tab other tabs open up which contain the content referenced. Gradually over time, will […]
U.S. Predators Use Video Games To Lure Canadian Kids
U.S. Predators Use Video Games To Lure Canadian Kids: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/02/canada-internet-luring-video-games_n_2997128.html
Week 13
Jon’s Talk April 3, 2013: “Ethics & Games” Download the PowerPoint Slides Steve Rechtschaffner’s Talk on the future of games Download the PowerPoint Slides
State of the Video Game Industry Town Hall – April 16
Our terrific camera-person Saeed suggested that some in the class might be interested in attending Digi BC’s free “State of the Video Game Industry Town Hall – Part 2: The Future” on April 16 @ 6 P.M. at The Hive. Details in the link below: Digital Media News & Events from DigiBC. jon (for Saeed)
News of the Week; April 3, 2013
1. Immigrant Uses Xbox Live History To Gain Legal Residency: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2013/03/26/immigrant-uses-xbox-live-history-gain-legal-residency#.UVnYC7_R1Lw 2. Iowa State Rearchers Find Link Between Juvenile Offenders and Playing Violent Video Games: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2013/03/27/iowa-state-researchers-find-link-between-juvenile-offenders-and-playing-violent-video-gam#.UVnYs7_R1Lw 3. What would you do if you weren’t afraid?: http://meagan-marie.tumblr.com/post/46396481491/what-would-you-do-if-you-werent-afraid 4. Turning the tables on trolls: ‘Tropes vs. Women’ creator talks harassment at GDC: http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/28/4157748/anita-sarkeesian-talks-about-harassment-at-gdc 5. Banner & Witcoff secures win for Wargaming.net: http://www.patentarcade.com/2013/03/banner-witcoff-secures-win-for.html?m=1 6. A Setback for […]
Recent Digital Media Cases of Note
A couple of cases I thought you mind fight interesting: 1) First, a case dealing with copyright exhaustion in the digital media context, distinguishing a recent USSC case that dealt with copyright exhaustion as it applies to conventional media: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/no-you-cant-re-sell-digital-music-online-judge-tells-1C9145353 2) Second, a 2nd Circuit case allowing users to make private retransmissions of TV content: http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/1/4170312/aereo-wins-major-court-battle-against-tv-networks -Roch […]
Guest @ April 3 Class
Steve Rechtschaffner who has a long and storied video game career will be our guest for the final class. He is going to take on the subject of the future of games and the future of the industry. Here is Steve’s bio: “Steve has 25+ years of pioneering in the worlds of branded entertainment, product marketing […]
The Fair Use/Fair Dealing Handbook
A compilation of Fair Use/Fair Dealing provisions from over 40 countries around the world: http://infojustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/band-and-gerafi-2013.pdf jon