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«[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.»

«Though George Lucas has long been recognized for his tremendous contributions to the world of film, he has also been a leader in the video game business, creating amazing game experiences for players around the globe through one of the industry's most successful companies. Our industry and its consumers have benefited greatly from Mr. Lucas work over the years, and we are proud to recognize him as this year's Champion honoree.»

«E3 exhibitors tell us that almost 80 percent of the products that will be displayed at this year's show are expected to be on store shelves in time for the 2001 holiday season. So, if you want to know what the more than 60 percent of Americans who play computer and video games will be asking for this holiday season, you need to be at E3, the world's most important forum for the launch of interactive entertainment products and technologies.»

«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.»

«This research suggests that proposals to regulate video games may backfire with American voters who, unlike some elected officials, appear to fully understand that they should control the entertainment that comes into their homes.»

«The 2004 sales figures are impressive, especially as we enter the twilight of this hardware cycle, and more significantly, looking ahead, the video game industry shows no signs of slowing down. No other entertainment industry has posted the sustained growth over the last decade generated by the video game sector, and given the technological and creative advances ahead, all signs point to surging growth and more record sales for many years to come.»

«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.»

«The data provides further evidence dispelling the myth that game playing is dominated by teens. It tells us that parents see games both as an enjoyable activity on their own and one that allows them to engage with their children as well.»

«...the State has left little choice, and this petition is consistent with the rules of the federal courts regarding award of attorney's fees to prevailing parties.»

«It was clear to everyone that the proposal would be found unconstitutional and would waste taxpayers' dollars in a protracted legal fight that would leave parents no better off.»