Douglas Lowenstein
Douglas Lowenstein
Douglas Lowenstein is the founder and former President of the Entertainment Software Association. He resigned on February 12, 2007 to head up the newly formed Private Equity Council...
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We deeply respect the concerns of the governor and the legislature that gave rise to the law.
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It is not up to any industry or the government to set standards for what kids can see or do; that is the role of parents. Everyone involved with this misguided law has known from the start that it is an unconstitutional infringement on the First Amendment freedoms of those who create and sell video games.
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I am proud that each console maker has taken the initiative to give power to the parents.
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Though George Lucas has long been recognized for his tremendous contributions to the world of film, he has also been a leader in the video game business, creating amazing game experiences for players around the globe through one of the industry's most successful companies, ... Our industry and its consumers have benefited greatly from Mr. Lucas work over the years, and we are proud to recognize him as this year's Champion honoree.
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Top games now debut with the same hype and anticipation accorded top movies and music albums, and often outsell them. Tremendous amounts of time, money, and talent go into developing today's games. And whatever the platform, there is something challenging, interesting, and exciting for virtually everyone.
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The data provides further evidence dispelling the myth that game playing is dominated by teens. It tells us that parents see games both as an enjoyable activity on their own and one that allows them to engage with their children as well.