Inbox Robot: Richard Blumenthal News

'Beer Pong,' a Wii Bit of Drinking

9 Jul 2008 10:35 GMT

... accord," JV Games Co-Founder Jag Jaegers said. "It was something we were discussing before Attorney General Richard Blumenthal even got involved. It's for the most part the same game. But any alcoholic ...

ESRB Under Scrutiny for Alcohol Depictions

8 Jul 2008 23:31 GMT

... Connecticut attorney general accuses ratings board of being 'under the ... of sex and violence, Connecticut attorney general Richard Blumenthal (D) has a new target: alcohol depiction ...

"Beer pong" game for Nintendo Wii rated 13+

8 Jul 2008 20:30 GMT

... NEW HAVEN, CT (NBC) - Connecticut's Attorney General isn't happy that a video game called ... suitable for children as young as 13. Richard Blumenthal said Monday that the Entertainment Software Rating ...

Conn. AG Attacks Kid-Friendly Rating for Beer Pong Video Game

8 Jul 2008 19:53 GMT

... meaning it is suitable for children over age 13 -- prompting criticism from Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Blumenthal chided the Entertainment Software Rating Board for its rating of the JV Games ...

Beer Pong Is In Need Of Some Finnishing Touches Before Its Release

8 Jul 2008 12:56 GMT

... negative comments, as it would allow minors to purchase it without any problems. Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal expressed his firm disapproval to the whole situation, calling it a mistake and advising ...

'Beer Pong' video rating falls flat

8 Jul 2008 12:32 GMT

... EDT 6:26 AM HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut's attorney general isn't happy that a video game called ... suitable for children as young as 13. Richard Blumenthal said Monday that the Entertainment Software Rating ...

Connecticut official not happy with 'Beer Pong'

8 Jul 2008 07:30 GMT

... a.m. MDT HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Connecticut's attorney general isn't happy that a video game called ... suitable for children as young as 13. Richard Blumenthal says that was a mistake by the ...

Bizbits: Beer Pong: 'Teen-friendly' rating of Wii game criticized

8 Jul 2008 06:32 GMT

... rating of Wii game criticized Connecticuts attorney general said Monday that a video-game-rating boards decision ... of teen drinking more seriously. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that the Entertainment Software Rating ...

WiiWare 'Beer Pong' Ticks Off Connecticut Att'y General

8 Jul 2008 02:11 GMT

... cherished of American pastimes -- beer pong -- has raised the ire of Connecticut attorney general Richard Blumenthal. "The video game rating board is under the influence -- rating frat party video ...

Official blasts "Beer Pong" rating

8 Jul 2008 01:31 GMT

... (AP) - July 7, 2008 -- Connecticut's attorney general said Monday that a video-game-rating board's decision ... of teen drinking more seriously. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday that the Entertainment Software Rating ...

Controversial beer pong video game sees name change

8 Jul 2008 00:51 GMT

... ) July 7, 2008 3:06 PM latest creation fell under criticism from Connecticut's Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal Monday. According to an Associated Press story, the video game, intended for Nintendo Co.'s ...

Finally, beer pong for the whole family

8 Jul 2008 00:30 GMT

... for teens. Thirsty, thirsty teens. HARTFORD, Conn.--Connecticut's attorney general isn't happy that a video game called ... suitable for children as young as 13. Richard Blumenthal said Monday that the Entertainment Software Rating ...

Blumenthal gives thumbs up to DPUC's thumbs down

7 Jul 2008 21:51 GMT

... class="copy" HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut's Attorney General and Department of Public Utility Control have ... of residents and businesses. State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal against a UI rate increase that was ...

Blumenthal wants video game ratings change after beer pong game

7 Jul 2008 18:52 GMT

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Conn. AG calls foul on 'Beer Pong' game's teen - friendly rating, wants recommendations changed

7 Jul 2008 17:53 GMT

... recommendations changed HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut's attorney general isn't happy that a video game called ... suitable for children as young as 13. Richard Blumenthal says that was a mistake by the ...