ESA founder Doug Lowenstein receives AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Nov 11th 2009 at 1:28AM }
The AIAS has deemed Lowenstein a video game industry champion, noting his achievements in combating various forms of piracy, unfriendly legislature and anti-game sentiment. According to AIAS Board chair Jay Cohen, "It was under Doug's leadership that the industry fought off dangerous efforts to impose restrictions on video game content, in the process establishing unequivocally that video games are entitled to the same First Amendment rights as any other entertainment content." He added, "For those of us in the AIAS, it is no exaggeration to say that the artistic freedom we now enjoy stems directly from Doug's efforts."
Previous recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award include Nintendo of America founders Howard Lincoln and Minoru Arakawa, as well as PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi. But do any of them know Jack as well as Lowenstein does?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 11th 2009 1:42AM
So, Peter Moore's next year...followed by someone who will make a 'generous contribution' to the AIAS: Robert Kotick.
OmegaVader @ Nov 11th 2009 11:35AM
That is the stupidest thing I've heard. That's like giving an oscar to the head of the MPAA.
343 Guilty Fart @ Nov 11th 2009 3:51PM
Lowenstein....
Storm Eagle [Resident Capcom Megafan] @ Nov 11th 2009 4:52PM
My name is White...