Free Speech/Gaming Rights
Posted on June 15, 2010
For nearly two decades, elected officials have tried to regulate which video games you can buy, rent and play. Every single time they’ve passed a law, the federal courts have struck it down as unconstitutional. But this may change this fall.
It only takes a few seconds to speak out
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear the State of California’s infamous ‘violent video game case,’ Schwarzenegger v. EMA. That means that this year, or early next, the Court is going to decide whether to agree with the lower federal courts or not. Agreeing would mean that they believe that video games are, and should continue to be, First Amendment protected speech; just like books, movies and music. The court disagreeing would mean that they think video games should be treated differently. This could lead to new bills and laws curtailing video game access in states across the country.
Join others in signing The Gamer Petition
It is no exaggeration to state that their hearing represents the single most important moment for gamers, and the pivotal issue for gaming, in the sector’s history.
-Travis
Also, here are the two
newest episodes of Neverending Nights:
Another Update
Posted on June 15, 2010
I guess it has been a while since I have updated my website, so here it is! I have uploaded a few new pieces along with a few minor edits here and there.Here is the list of compositions I have recently added:
- Mischief (my favorite)
- Descent
- Into the Fire
There is a little brief news as well. Episode 51 of Neverending Nights has been released recently with some of my music as the soundtrack. This is the 3rd and final season of the series (which makes me sad). Also, a fellow composer and friend of mine, Christopher Escalante, just started up a new website about his own compositions. It is a very professional and clean website.
I will try to make the next update much sooner!
-Travis
