Dave Horvath
13 Oct 2006 10:07
A non-profit organization has spawned from the darkness to rise up and give a voice to an often overlooked demographic. The gaming industry has been the brunt of many uninformed attacks by aging politicians who cant appreciate the artistic benefits of current video games. With most recent attacks on games like Rockstar's Bully and the infamous "Hot Coffee" incident in Grand Theft Auto, the Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) has come forth to help the industry shine in the face of policital smite.
The ECA states "Gamers represent nearly fifty percent of the US population and spend $10 billion annually on gaming, yet as a group are continually overlooked by both politicians and the mainstream press." With this their mission is to represent gamers in a realm that is often scrutinized unjustly.
Membership to the ECA is $20 annually and promises not just political lobbying. In addition, members will receive niceties such as discounts on game subscriptions, rentals, educational purchases and insider access to industry news and events.
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ECA