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Remixing and Sexism: An Opportunity for Moral Rights Claims?

Remixing and Sexism: An Opportunity for Moral Rights Claims?

In class two weeks ago we discussed the systemic problem of sexism in video games. Two examples of this were the “hot coffee” mod in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and the recent “shower screenshots” from Beyond Two Souls. The Beyond Two Souls example involved a scene in the game that involved the female lead character taking a shower. […]

News of the Week; November 27, 2013

1. NCAA sues EA over settlement with former players 2. Turbine Settles Lawsuit with Treehouse Avatar Technologies 3. Microsoft: ‘We plan to take care of customers’ with faulty Xbox Ones 4. Official Report Does Not Tie Sandy Hook Shooting With Video Games 5. Violent video games may stop crime by keeping criminals busy playing violent video games 6. Irish Male Teens […]