The ECA

[blastermaster]

i just heard about this in EGM magazine and then thought i should check out their site. I think its pretty cool that theres an actual organization now thats purely dedicated to protection of games for gamers by gamers.

 

Here's The Link

 

Thoughts/Comments?

 

Just thought I'd share that because i thought it was neat.

Edited December 17, 2006 by blastermaster

[classics]

My initial reaction was that it looked like some kind of industry shill group, the website is just too shiny.

 

A little digging shows its run by Crest Group, LLC which also runs entmerch.org which is self described as:

 

"The Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) is the not-for-profit international trade association dedicated to advancing the interests of the $32 billion home entertainment industry. EMA represents more than 1,000 companies throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations. Its members operate more than 20,000 retail outlets in the U.S. that sell and/or rent DVDs and computer and console video games. Membership comprises the full spectrum of retailers (from single-store specialists to multi-line mass merchants), distributors, the home video divisions of major and independent motion picture studios, and other related businesses that constitute and support the home entertainment industry. "

 

So much for "grass roots".

 

Steve