2012 Video Games

Appolicious – Video games aren’t regulated by the government, but like the film industry, gaming publishers and developers submit to ratings from an industry group that determines whether racy or violent content is appropriate for children. The Electronic Software Ratings Board, which is responsible for all those “E,” “T” and “MA” ratings seen on video game packages to advise parents of their content, are now looking to add their ratings to mobile games.

NewsFactor – In a move that may get a new audience signed up for Verizon’s FiOS Internet and TV services, the communications giant has announced a way for premium users of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 to access 26 FiOS channels.

NewsFactor – In a move that may get more people in new markets signed up for Verizon’s FiOS Internet and TV services, the communications giant has announced a way for premium users of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 to access 26 FiOS channels.

Reuters – After a strong Black Friday showing, Nintendo now has to focus on maintaining the momentum for its products over the next five weeks of the crucial holiday season, the company’s U.S. president told the Reuters Global Media Summit on Tuesday.

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Mashable – The new Mario Kart 7 ad looks like it’s probably CGI, right? It might look like it, but it’s not.
The ad for the latest title to hit the Nintendo 3DS is bright, shiny, and fun, just like the game itself, but it’s made of real cars and real drivers, as evidenced by a new behind-the-scenes clip from the ad team.