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A good friend of mine, Scott Dunham, just wrote an excellent article about the state of the Game Industry in Michigan. so here it is: Link

Well, not only do they waste time and tax payer dollars writing legislation that sucks, but then we have to pay again. The state of Illinois passed a law related to video games and when it is declared unconstitutional, the tax payers (State of Illinois) then has to pay for the legal fees associated with combatting this stupid unconstitutional law. here are the stories: Link and Link

When I signed up, I was able to get some free points, which I then used to 'buy' a game: Heroes of Might & Magic: Quest for the Dragon Bone Staff for the Playstation 2. Got it within a week of 'buying' the title. SO, how does this work and how do they make money. Well, you can pay them $1 per point, which is what you use to order games on their site. You can also sell your game on their site, which is another way to gain points. If you have the points, then you don't have to pay an...

Well, as predicted, the bill was found to be unconstitutional! It appears that Granholm is going to now appeal the decision, yet again more tax payer dollars. My family is generally mostly Democrats and I lean towards that side of the political spectrum, although I am more towards the center than my parents. Looks like I will be voting the other way this time around. Of course I refuse to vote for the republican candidate, Dick 'billionaire' whatever his last name is. Sure, like he...

Well, here we are, Michigan now is getting sued just as many in the local IGDA community suggested it would as well as others from outside the region. Here is hte Gamasutra article: Link Here is an article from GamesIndustry.biz site: Link How much time and money is spent by Politicians on useless or bad laws? I am sure they spend a significant amount of time trying to 'solve' societies problems and sometimes, perhaps a lot, they are just missing the boat and are wrong.

Well, I read this decent article on Casual Game development over at Link Gamasutra and it was quite an insight. If you are interested in making small games, this is a great place to start! In the article, there was a great link to a page, which breaks down Flash! Here it is: Link Of course if Flash wasn't so expensive! I haven't used it, so I don't know how well it works. I only have a bit of experience with Java, but maybe after I play with both.... ah well. Thought some...

This issue has been addressed over and over again elsewhere as well as similiar attempts agains other forms of entertainment. The bill in question is SB 249, introduced in the Michigan Senate by Hansen Clarke (et al) and referred to the Judiciary Committee for action. The State Senate is out on Easter break right now, but will be back soon. It is a shame as parents will buy what their kids want any way. Why do some states and people want to legislate a parent's duty as a parent? ...