Entertainment technology caucus in U.S. Congress

LOG · Feb 16, 2011

(Thought about putting this in the Games section, but since it's the "Entertainment technology" caucus, it seemed like it's scope would include more than just video games.)
(Some info come from an e-mail I got from VGVN, so it won't be found in the linked article, I can link to a picture of the e-mail, or just copy/paste the whole thing here, not sure what I should do there.)
Link to VGVN.

The bipartisan caucus, led by U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Kevin Brady, will promote the economic, educational and social benefits of video games.

With this caucus, we can help people recognize how much computer and video games contribute to the American economy: $24 billion in sales in 2010, and more than 120,000 Americans in high-paying, creative jobs in at least 34 states.

Moreover, the innovation within computer and video games drives innovation elsewhere, creating jobs and new industries. Today, computer and video games help returning soldiers in rehabilitation programs, keep seniors active later in life, and assist schools in educating our children.

According to my count the caucus currently has forty representatives on board.

Seems all good to me, or at least nothing bad (yet).

Albedo of Zero · Feb 16, 2011

They need a caucus for this?

SPMiller · Feb 17, 2011

It will be a sign of the gaming industry's maturity when the companies are regularly contributing to political campaigns.

Don · Feb 17, 2011

Nah, it's not really mature until it's subsidized and protected from upstarts trying to horn in on the action with innovative new ideas.

Maxx · Feb 17, 2011

Don said:
Nah, it's not really mature until it's subsidized and protected from upstarts trying to horn in on the action with innovative new ideas.

That has happened, but the subsidies in my neighborhood are going to the innovative gaming company start ups.

Maxx · Feb 17, 2011

Don said:
Nah, it's not really mature until it's subsidized and protected from upstarts trying to horn in on the action with innovative new ideas.

but in North Carolina the incentives are on the innovators:

http://socialmatchbox.com/wp/2011/01/10/north-carolina-game-capital-of-the-universe/

LOG · Feb 17, 2011

Albedo of Zero said:
They need a caucus for this?

It may have formed partially because of Schwarzenegger v. EMA/ESA, that's the only thing that really comes to mind that may have motivated this at a political level. Or maybe all the members like games and other technology mediums.

jmarkbyrnes · Feb 17, 2011

Albedo of Zero said:
They need a caucus for this?

This is why.

-papaholmz

benbradley · Feb 17, 2011

The "Entertainment Technology Industry" needs Federal Government involvement because ... ?

papaholmz said:
This is why.

-papaholmz

Supreme Court to Hear Violent Video Game Controversy Tuesday

Oh, The Industry is getting involved with Congress so it can "protect its Constitutional Rights."

SPMiller · Feb 17, 2011

It's fair for the game industry to want the same self-directed regulation that movies and music generally enjoy. However, certain anti-game activists have been working to place unusual restrictions on this particular form of entertainment. Some such activists have been shown as the fools they are, but others still have influence, and the sentiment is still alive and well.

LOG · Feb 17, 2011

There's a thread here in the Games section about the Schwarz. v EMA case, although it's kind of started to revolve mainly just around the idea of the perception of video games. (Maybe we should start a new thread for that?)

Entertainment technology caucus in U.S. Congress

LOG

Lagrangian

Albedo of Zero

That didn't hurt

SPMiller

Prodigiously Hanged

Don

All Living is Local

Maxx

Got the hang of it, here

Maxx

Got the hang of it, here

LOG

Lagrangian

jmarkbyrnes

Nobody and Nothin'

benbradley

It's a doggy dog world

SPMiller

Prodigiously Hanged

LOG

Lagrangian