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Microsoft’s Russian Piracy Backlash

Dan — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:38:28 +0000

Gamepolitics has an interesting piece (not written by me) linking to an article about Microsoft’s Russian anti-piracy enforcement backlash. Interestingly, the source of the piece comes from the American University, Washington College of Law Intellectual Property Brief, which I co-founded and was the first Senior Web Editor. I still host the IP Brief today, pro bono. Kudos to them for making it to GP!

Microsoft’s Russian Piracy Backlash

Dan Rosenthal — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:38:28 +0000

Analysis of Autodesk v. Vernor impact on games

Dan — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:35:09 +0000

I’ve written a fairly long and rather controversial analysis of Autodesk v. Vernor, and its potential impact on the games industry over at Gamepolitics. The general consensus developing is that the lawyers agree with me and the non-lawyers disagree. What are your thoughts on the decision?

Analysis of Autodesk v. Vernor Impact on Games

Dan Rosenthal — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:35:09 +0000

GameStop Stores on Military Bases Won’t Sell MOH

Dan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:15:30 +0000

A bit delayed, but I have an article up from late last week discussing AAFES and Gamestop’s decision that “out of respect for our past and present men and women in uniform we will not carry Medal of Honor in any of our AAFES based stores”. As a combat veteran and a gamer, I am disgusted and appalled by this attempt at censorship by AAFES bureaucrats that have not been subjected to the dangers and risks that our combat veterans are exposed to on a daily basis. Simply put, it’s not for them to decide; especially not on such a subjective basis that games where the player can be a terrorist are allowed, or games where players can commit virtual violations of the UCMJ. It is an utterly ridiculous decision, and is a slap in the face of our troops, who need all the fun that they can get.

GameStop Stores on Military Bases Won’t Sell MOH

Dan Rosenthal — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:15:30 +0000

New Article: More on FCC’s Rejection of Free Broadband

Dan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:09:35 +0000

I have a new article up at Gamepolitics.com, expanding a bit further on their previous story regarding the FCC’s announcement that it rejected a plan that would bring free broadband internet to 95% of the country. The reasons behind that rejection may be more complicated than you might think. Check it out here.

New Article: More on FCC’s Rejection of Free Broadband

Dan Rosenthal — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:09:35 +0000

GP Article: Starcraft II Sales Not Meeting Expectations.

Dan — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:11:33 +0000

Although I’m still slogging my way through the (admittedly pretty awesome) singleplayer campaign on Starcraft II, I did take some time to cover the launch week sales numbers. It seems to be the hot button topic to try and predict how well Starcraft II will do this year. My predictions are being revised upward a little bit, and I think it has a fair chance of doing 5 million worldwide, with the key factor for me being how well the game sells with the OS X market.

GP Article: Starcraft II Sales Not Meeting Expectations.

Dan Rosenthal — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:11:33 +0000