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Activision/Vivendi leave ESA

chautemoc | May 02, 2008 | Industry News | Company Misc 
Relating to earlier news, the Entertainment Software Association (the owner and operator of E3) has confirmed Activision/Vivendi have decided they will no longer be apart of the organization.
"While the Entertainment Software Association remains the preeminent voice for U.S. computer and video game publishers, we can confirm that Activision and Vivendi Games opted to discontinue their membership. The ESA remains dedicated to advancing our industry's objectives such as protecting intellectual property, preserving First Amendment rights, and fostering a beneficial environment for the entire industry. Our high level of service and value to members and the larger industry remains unchanged."

- Rich Taylor, Senior Vice President of Communications and Research, Entertainment Software Association
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  • -1 thumbs!
    Subtle Demise | May 02, 2008
    Good for them. Hopefully in time others will do the same. ESA is nothing more than a MPAA/RIAA clone.
    • 0 thumbs!
      VeGiTAX2 | May 03, 2008
      Good for them leaving a group that they helped build and fund? right...

      It'd help to know the difference between a publisher and a development house before you just rant.

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