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The end

Time to say goodbye from all of us at bit-tech.net

November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Rockstar decries The Gamechangers as 'bollocks'

'Was Basil Brush busy?'

September 16, 2015 | 12:34

BBC releases GTA docudrama trailer

Now known as The Gamechangers.

September 4, 2015 | 10:43

Take-Two sues the BBC over GTA docudrama

Claims trademark abuse to censor show.

May 22, 2015 | 11:22

Jack Thomspon disbarrment made official

Jack Thompson, the Miami attorney who was a constant thorn in the side of many games developers, has now been officially disbarred.

October 29, 2008 | 14:35

Jack Thompson has been disbarred

Jack Thompson has been disbarred and forced to pay $43,675 in fees to the Florida Bar. Thompson believes it was rushed through to prevent him pursuing another case.

September 26, 2008 | 09:30

Jack Thompson recommended for permanent disbarment

The judge presiding over Jack Thompson's disbarment case has recommended that he be considered for a permanent disbarment.

July 10, 2008 | 11:51

What The Hell Is Wrong With Japanese Games?

Why is it that different countries seem to produce such different games and what does this mean for the games industry? In a world where Japanese RPGs are a large enough part of the market to have their own acronym, what can the western world bring to the table?

June 6, 2008 | 03:05

Jack Thompson guilty on 27 misconduct charges

Jack Thompson should be judged guilty on 27 misconduct charges according to the recommendations of a judge.

May 22, 2008 | 10:32

Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto IV has landed and we've all finally been let loose in Liberty City. It was billed as one of the best games ever made even before release, but now we have a chance to see for ourselves and make our own minds up - check out our thoughts in our detailed review.

May 13, 2008 | 06:58

BioWare on Ports, Pron and Piracy

We talk to Matt Atwood from BioWare about piracy in the industry, having Jack Thompson defend sex scenes in Mass Effect and whether Tim Sweeney is right that PC hardware is slowly killing the PC gaming market. Oh, and he details the Mass Effect PC conversion for us too.

March 18, 2008 | 08:02

EA dismisses Jack Thompson's offer of help

EA has sent a clear message to Jack Thompson: don't get involved in our attempt to buy Take-Two.

March 6, 2008 | 13:10

Jack Thompson to help EA buy Take-Two?

Jack Thompson has publicly offered to help publisher EA buy-out his rival, Take-Two, in an odd twist of fate.

March 3, 2008 | 11:36

Supreme Court: Thompson must show cause

The Florida Supreme Court has ordered that Jack Thompson must show just cause for his abuses to the US legal system.

February 22, 2008 | 12:49

Lineage II clan fight claims life

A rivalry between two Lineage II clans in Russia has ended in tragedy, claiming a life as the fight is taken beyond the edge of reason.

January 21, 2008 | 11:08

America's Army player becomes a hero

Games aren't always bad for you, y'know? Sometimes they teach you the skills you need to save somebodies life, as was the case for this America's Army player.

January 18, 2008 | 10:03

Virginia Tech: "No link to violent games"

The official Virginia state report into the Virginia Tech massacre has officially found no link at all between violent games and the actions of Seung Hui Cho.

August 31, 2007 | 10:20

Governator to defend California game law

The California game law, which would fine retailers $1000 for selling violent games to minors, was recently rejected by US courts. Schwarzenegger isn’t happy and is appealing.

August 8, 2007 | 14:05

Condemned 2 worried about ratings

The producer of Condemned 2: Bloodshot tells of how the Manhunt 2 controversy has affected the development of his game and how some parts of the game have been cut already.

July 25, 2007 | 10:32

BBFC releases report studying gaming

The British Board of Film Classification has released a report studying the attitudes of Britains gaming communities

April 18, 2007 | 17:22

State of Louisiana forced to pay ESA $91,000

Louisiana citizens will be feeling the pinch soon as they are ordered to pay to cover legal fees incurred from battling a bill drafted by Jack Thompson

April 17, 2007 | 17:15

Judge says Bully is OK for sale

Jack Thompson loses his case in court, as Rockstar convince a judge that Bully isn't really that violent after all.

October 16, 2006 | 10:29

Jack takes his first swing at Bully

"Nothing, if not persistant" is the best way to describe Jack Thompson. Yesterday, he spoke in a Miami-Dade courtroom to ban Rockstar's "Bully." And what an interesting outcome....

October 12, 2006 | 16:00