Jon Hare, the man behind the Sensible Soccer games and the Sensible Software range has recently claimed that the standards of programming have fallen since the Americanization of the gaming industry. The interview posted on CVG reveals his thoughts on what is happening today in the industry.
Michael Gallagher, the Chief Executive of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is determined to gain the support of US politicians in an attempt to gain support for the games industry.
The ESA, the association represents the big movers in the games industry; Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, EA and the new kids on the block Disney. Last year it set up a political action committee (PAC) which Gallagher says in the New York Times will donate between $50,000 to $100,000 this year to national candidates in a move similar to actions already carried out by the film and music industries.