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So maybe Iran’s not going to kill that American game developer after all

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Andrew Edwards

The BBC reports today the Iranian government has overturned the death sentence against the Iranian-American game developer who Tehran accuses of being a spy. Judges had found the verdict against Amir Mirzai Hekmati was “not complete” and referred his case … Continue reading →

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Violent games: Read the Daily Bulletin article

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

I was on furlough/vacation when the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association. The 7-2 ruling affirmed video games enjoy the same First Amendment protections as cinema, literature and theater while overturning a California law … Continue reading →

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“Call of Duty” battles continue in legal system

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

News today on the legal battle between Activision and Electronic Arts over the former lead creators of the highly-lucrative “Call of Duty” series.  Kotaku.com reports a new legal filing from Activision reveals the publisher is demanding $400 million from its … Continue reading →

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Deal would lead to California mine supplying rare-earth metals market

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

Readers, As you may know, Tech Out is affiliated with the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and The Sun of San Bernardino. The writers who contribute to this blog usually post about games, movies and other topics related to consumer electronics … Continue reading →

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