It's very clear that in Taiwan, for example, there's a significant organized crime element that has been involved in making a business of software piracy, ... Organized crime families raise the money and then make the investments for illegal CD replication facilities in China, in Paraguay.
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The ESA called the sentencing a clarion warning for others contemplating computer and video game piracy, ... sentences of this magnitude send a clear message to game retailers that selling pirate products has serious consequences, including prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.Douglas Lowenstein
The combination of these new controls, the existing ESRB rating system, and voluntary commitments by retailers not to sell Mature and Adult Only games to minors strikes the right balance between strong self-regulation and the ultimate responsibility of parents to take charge of the media their kids consume.
Douglas Lowenstein
In 2004, video games flew off the shelves as eight titles were sold per second per day throughout the year, evidence of the continuing vast popularity of games among consumers of all ages. This industry remains strong and poised for renewed double digit growth over the next five years as we enter a new cycle of video game console launches. The future could not be brighter.
Douglas Lowenstein
it's illogical that video games be treated more harshly than R-rated movies or music CDs with parental warning labels, both of which can be legally viewed and sold to minors.
Douglas Lowenstein
Interactive entertainment is going through a dynamic period, ... Video and PC games are becoming ubiquitous worldwide as the industry ... (creates) new technology and a range of content to keep up with growing demand from consumers.
Douglas Lowenstein
And, as with similar legislation, the ESA believes that the MI law would be considered a violation of the First Amendment. If this law is implemented, it will not only limit First Amendment rights for Michigan's residents, but, by virtue of its vagueness, it will also create a huge amount of confusion for Michigan's retailers, parents, and video game developers, ... I'm confident the court will affirm our position given the rulings on similar statutes in other jurisdictions indeed, the facts, the science, the law, and the U.S. Constitution have not changed since those decisions were handed down.
Douglas Lowenstein
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