Think, shoot later with 'Field Commander' (AP)
June 7, 2006
AP - Sony Corp.'s diminutive PlayStation Portable finally gets a decent turn-based military strategy game with "Field Commander" (T-rated, $39.99).
ESA Sues Minnesota Over Video-Game Bill (PC Magazine)
June 7, 2006PC Magazine - The ESA will file suit in Minnesota's Federal District Court, asking that a new law be overturned due to its encroachment on First Amendment rights.
Nintendo expects limited losses from Wii launch (Reuters)
June 7, 2006
Reuters - Japanese game software and console maker
Nintendo Co. (7974.OS) said on Wednesday it is unlikely to lose
much money on the launch of its new "Wii" video game console,
in sharp contrast to rival Sony Corp. (6758.T), which expects a
hefty loss on the debut of its PlayStation 3.
Minnesota sued over video game clampdown (Reuters)
June 7, 2006
Reuters - The trade group
representing the video game industry sued the state of
Minnesota on Tuesday to overturn a new bill that would fine
children and teens for buying or renting mature or adults-only
games.
Minn. Senator Explains Video Game Bill (PC Magazine)
June 7, 2006PC Magazine - Minnesota State Sen. Sandra Pappas explains the reasoning behind a state bill that would levy fines against retailers not upholding the ESRB game-ratings guidelines.