id Software Leaves the ESA
Entertainment Software Association [http://www.idsoftware.com/], bringing into question the ability of the association to survive in the face of a growing exodus.
member [http://www.gamepolitics.com/2008/05/23/breaking-id-software-leaves-esa]on the ESA website. Neither the ESA nor id have commented on the matter.
id's split from the group follows the departure earlier this week of more "leadership" [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/83932] from the organization. According to the GP report, there are rumors of other, unnamed companies planning to leave the group in the near future.
UPDATE: Rich Taylor, senior vice president of communications and research at the ESA, has issued the following statement:
"We can confirm that id Software has decided not to renew its membership in the ESA. We admire their creativity and innovation. We also respect their decision."
"The ESA continues to lead the thriving video and computer game industry. We are dedicated to protecting intellectual property, preserving First Amendment rights and fostering a beneficial environment for the entire entertainment software industry."
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Entertainment Software Association [http://www.idsoftware.com/], bringing into question the ability of the association to survive in the face of a growing exodus.
member [http://www.gamepolitics.com/2008/05/23/breaking-id-software-leaves-esa]on the ESA website. Neither the ESA nor id have commented on the matter.
id's split from the group follows the departure earlier this week of more "leadership" [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/83932] from the organization. According to the GP report, there are rumors of other, unnamed companies planning to leave the group in the near future.
UPDATE: Rich Taylor, senior vice president of communications and research at the ESA, has issued the following statement:
"We can confirm that id Software has decided not to renew its membership in the ESA. We admire their creativity and innovation. We also respect their decision."
"The ESA continues to lead the thriving video and computer game industry. We are dedicated to protecting intellectual property, preserving First Amendment rights and fostering a beneficial environment for the entire entertainment software industry."
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