Search results for Lowenstein (57 results)
It's official: Lowenstein leaving ESA
It's been widely reported since late last week, but now it's official -- longtime ESA president Doug Lowenstein will be stepping down early next year, as soon as a replacement can be found. In a press release, Lowenstein said he was "honored to repre...
Lowenstein chastises 'cut-and-run' developers
In his final speech as head of the ESA, Doug Lowenstein told those attending his D.I.C.E. keynote that he was proud of the ESA and ESRB but saddened by the developer's unwillingness to stand up for their work. Describing them as "cut and run develope...
Lowenstein to leave ESA in early 2007
Entertainment Software Association President Doug Lowenstein will lose his long job title when he steps down in early 2007, according to GameSpot. It appears that he "has accepted the top position with a still-forming trade organization that would re...
The Political Game: Doug Lowenstein shoots the messenger
Each week Dennis McCauley contributes The Political Game, a column on the collision of politics and video games: Doug Lowenstein took his leave of the video game industry last week with a stirring "I'm outta here" speech delivered at the D.I.C.E. Sum...
Doug Lowenstein is GameDaily Person of the Year
It should be no surprise that GameDaily.biz announced their Person of the Year is none other than Doug Lowenstein, outgoing president of the Electronic Software Association. GameDaily says they were going to name him their top person even before he a...
Lowenstein's 'final' interview: Game reviews influence industry
Doug Lowenstein, former president of the Electronic Software Association, left the industry and gave one "final" interview to GameDaily clarifying some former statements and the future of the industry. The four-page interview was conducted at the D.I...
ESA founder Doug Lowenstein receives AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has chosen the third recipient for its prestigious and reportedly quite heavy Lifetime Achievement Award in Doug Lowenstein, founder of the Electronic Software Association (ESA). Lowenstein served as the ...
Clinton and Lieberman make nice with ESRB ... why?
GamePolitics reports that Senators Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) in a press conference today at 3PM will announce, with ESA President Doug Lowenstein and ESRB president Patricia Vance, a national campaign to raise awareness ab...
Joystiq interviews Brenda Brathwaite about sex and games
One could say Brenda Brathwaite wrote the book on sex in games -- and they'd be right. She is the author of Sex in Video Games, lead designer on Playboy: The Mansion, founder and chair of IGDA's Sex Special Interest Group and professor of game design...
The Political Game: A brief history of video game legislation
Each week Dennis McCauley will contribute The Political Game, a column on the collision of politics and video games: A well-known philosopher – I think maybe it was Doug Lowenstein – once said, "Those who do not learn from history are doo...
The Political Game: Gamers like Mike
Each week Dennis McCauley contributes The Political Game, a column on the collision of politics and video games: The new head of the video game publishers' association actually plays video games! Who knew? I certainly didn't when I wrote a snarky ad...
The Political Game: Pax Jack? Don't count on it
Each week Dennis McCauley contributes The Political Game, a column on the collision of politics and video games: Can Jack Thompson lead the video game industry out of society's doghouse and into a peaceful co-existence with its critics? Sure, when pi...
New ESA prez Mike Gallagher speaks
Information on new Entertainment Software Association president Mike Gallagher has been slim -- very slim. The new lead of the industry's lobbying group has been more behind-the-scenes compared to predecessor Doug Lowenstein. Gallagher hasn't taken t...
The Political Game: Dear ESA n00b
Each week Dennis McCauley contributes The Political Game, a column on the collision of politics and video games: The following is an IM exchange that I wish I had with Michael Gallagher, who took over as new head of the ESA on Tuesday: Me: yo, u the...
Is the industry betraying its games?
In his final speech as president of the ESA, an inspired Doug Lowenstein took to the D.I.C.E. podium and called on industry professionals in attendance and beyond to join the 'fight' to defend games from unconstitutional censorship. Lowenstein reprim...
