http://videogamevoters.org/ en Copyright 2011 2011-11-16T15:03:06+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/take_part_in_the_2012_national_stem_video_game_challenge/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/take_part_in_the_2012_national_stem_video_game_challenge/ Registration has officially opened for entries in the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge. 2011-11-16T15:03:06+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/announcing_the_launch_of_vgvns_ambassador_program/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/announcing_the_launch_of_vgvns_ambassador_program/ The Video Game Voters Network (VGVN) recently announced a new campus-based initiative called "the VGVN Ambassadors Program." 2011-10-04T18:00:38+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/the_truth_fights_back/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/the_truth_fights_back/ Join the VGVN Truth Squad and help challenge the myths about computer and video games. 2011-07-19T18:52:20+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/victory_supreme_court_reject_california_game_law/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/victory_supreme_court_reject_california_game_law/ The United States Supreme Court ruled today that California's attempt to regulate the sale of violent video games is unconstitutional. SCOTUS 2011-06-27T17:17:30+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/and_the_e3_insider_correspondent_winner_is/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/and_the_e3_insider_correspondent_winner_is/ Who will be joining us at E3 2011 in LA? Read on to find out! 2011-05-13T17:23:24+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/last_chance_to_vote/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/last_chance_to_vote/ Today is the last day you can vote in the E3 Insider Correspondent Contest. Who will you send to E3 2011? 2011-05-06T14:00:47+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/schwarzenegger_vs_ema_esa_becomes_brown_vs_ema_esa/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/schwarzenegger_vs_ema_esa_becomes_brown_vs_ema_esa/ The California game law currently being reviewed by the Supreme Court case will now be known as Brown vs. EMA/ESA. Read why the change was made. 2011-05-03T19:26:34+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/e3-insider-finalists-vote-now/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/e3-insider-finalists-vote-now/ Who will help represent VGVN at 2011 E3? We've picked the top five finalists from an outstanding pool of entries. See who made the final round, and vote for your favorite video! 2011-04-28T21:22:34+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/ftc_finds_video_game_industry_most_effective_ratings_enforcer/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/ftc_finds_video_game_industry_most_effective_ratings_enforcer/ A new FTC study shows once again why the ESRB ratings guide and video game retailers are the most effective means of regulating mature computer and video game content. Parenting, SCOTUS 2011-04-22T15:29:41+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/last_chance_to_represent_vgvn_at_e3_expo/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/last_chance_to_represent_vgvn_at_e3_expo/ There's still time left in VGVN's E3 Insider Correspondent Contest to submit your short audition video, and win. You have until Monday, April 25 to enter. 2011-04-21T17:21:46+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/e3_expo_is_waiting_for_you/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/e3_expo_is_waiting_for_you/ E3 Expo 2011 is right around the corner, and this year we're doing something special. 2011-04-06T13:56:48+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/e3_expo_insider/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/e3_expo_insider/ Send us a two-minute video audition showing off why you should be an E3 Insider Correspondent, and we might send you on an all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles in June. Video Games 2011-03-28T14:13:32+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/near_denver_play_video_games_and_help_japans_earthquake_victims_on_3_24/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/near_denver_play_video_games_and_help_japans_earthquake_victims_on_3_24/ Kotaku's Brian Crecente is hosting a fundraiser this Thursday, March 24 in Denver, CO to benefit victims of the earthquake in Japan. If you live in the Mile High City, VGVN encourages you to show off your video game skills for a good cause. 2011-03-22T14:08:46+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/new_e-tech_caucus_represents_gamers_in_congress/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/new_e-tech_caucus_represents_gamers_in_congress/ Today, the computer and video game community has a powerful new team in Congress. Tell your Representative to join the team! 2011-02-16T00:54:12+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/vgvn_and_global_gaming_rights/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/vgvn_and_global_gaming_rights/ The video game industry is still very young when compared with the publishing, music and film worlds. Find out why grassroots gaming movements are so key to protecting this growing industry. 2011-01-25T21:10:10+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/schwarzenegger_vs_ema_esa_supreme_court_oral_arguments/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/schwarzenegger_vs_ema_esa_supreme_court_oral_arguments/ Listen to the Supreme Court discuss video games and free speech in the case Schwarzenegger v. EMA / Entertainment Software Association and post your comments. SCOTUS 2010-12-29T15:00:19+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/holiday_shopping_guide/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/holiday_shopping_guide/ This holiday season, use the VGVN Holiday Shopping Guide to make an informed video game purchase for your child. All of the shopping tips are from VGVN Members, and you can even submit one of your own! 2010-12-21T15:35:42+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/esa_president_fights_fiction_with_fact/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/esa_president_fights_fiction_with_fact/ ESA President Michael Gallagher takes on a gaming critic and sets the record straight on common video game myths. Read his latest op-ed column and get the facts! SCOTUS 2010-12-10T15:00:45+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/gamers_go_vote/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/gamers_go_vote/ Let's make a show of force for lawmakers everywhere and remind them gamers are voters. 2010-11-02T18:40:53+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/controller_campaign_making_headway/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/controller_campaign_making_headway/ We asked you to dig up your old controllers and write your message of protest to California Senator Leland Yee. Check out the images users have sent in! SCOTUS 2010-10-08T19:16:54+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/stand_up_for_your_first_amendment_rights/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/stand_up_for_your_first_amendment_rights/ It's time to let Senator Yee know that we believe in our First Amendment rights! Join our mass protest. SCOTUS 2010-10-07T18:23:10+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/esa_president_op-ed_the_first_amendment_is_no_game/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/esa_president_op-ed_the_first_amendment_is_no_game/ Read ESA President Michael Gallagher's latest op-ed piece on the Supreme Court case Schwarzenegger v. EMA. SCOTUS 2010-10-06T18:43:37+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/zero-punctuation-on-zero-regulation/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/zero-punctuation-on-zero-regulation/ Ben "Yahtzee" Crowshaw has joined forces with the Video Game Voters Network to create a special episode of Zero Punctuation on gaming regulation. 2010-09-24T19:02:44+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/esas_allies_speak_out/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/esas_allies_speak_out/ If you're going to have an epic battle before the United States Supreme Court, you better have some friends to back you up. SCOTUS 2010-09-23T14:15:24+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/stan_lee_joins_vgvn/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/stan_lee_joins_vgvn/ The comic book legend Stan Lee has joined forces with the Video Game Voters Network. Read his letter to VGVN. SCOTUS 2010-09-14T14:40:49+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/unnecessary_unwarranted_unconstitutional/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/unnecessary_unwarranted_unconstitutional/ The Entertainment Software Association submitted its written arguments to the Supreme Court today. SCOTUS 2010-09-10T20:30:30+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/and_the_winners_are/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/and_the_winners_are/ A few weeks ago, we asked you to vote in our website badge design contest. Check out the winners! 2010-09-10T20:00:51+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/enter_the_vgvn_badge_design_contest/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/enter_the_vgvn_badge_design_contest/ We’re running a design contest to display the talents of our community and spread the word about the VGVN movement. 2010-08-04T20:00:00+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/is_your_states_attorney_general_on_the_wrong_side_of_free_speech/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/is_your_states_attorney_general_on_the_wrong_side_of_free_speech/ Attorneys general from 11 states are trying to undermine the First Amendment by throwing their support behind the California game law that's been found unconstitutional. Take action and tell your attorney general that he or she is on the wrong side of free speech. SCOTUS 2010-07-30T14:35:18+00:00 http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/congrats_to_comic-con/ http://videogamevoters.org/blog/entry/congrats_to_comic-con/ If you're headed to Comic-Con, have a fantastic time and think about how comic books overcame the same prejudice that video games now face. 2010-07-22T13:56:48+00:00