ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

August 28, 2008

Until now, the Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) could only accept U.S. residents as members.

All that has changed with today's announcement that Canadian gamers can now join the ranks of the ECA, the only organization devoted to the issues which are important to video game consumers.

Organization president Hal Halpin commented on the news:

With a thriving gaming community already present and growing in Canada, we are proud to extend the opportunities and benefits that our U.S. ECA members have been enjoying over the years. Canada is an important area of growth for us and we are excited to welcome Canadian gamers who are interested in community and any issues that affect gamers.

An ECA press release indicates that Canadian members will have specific goodies directed their way:
 
The ECA will soon be unveiling a host of unique benefits and programs that will be specifically targeted towards Canadian consumers. Canadian chapter organizations are already underway in local gaming communities and these newly-formed networks will continue to grow and offer a great way for videogame players to stay informed and connect with like-minded ECA members in their area.

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Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Fobok (not verified) on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 17:46.

About time!

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by SimonBob on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 10:06.

Does membership bestow immortality upon me?  Or is that reserved for the Halpinlander himself? ;D

Seriously, I'm signing up, and I'd be all about putting together an Ottawa chapter if there's enough of us hanging around.  This is ideal timing for Canadian gamers, what with the impending possibility of an election -- I'd love to put a spotlight on the tories' plans for DCMA-style copyright protection.

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Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by SticKboy on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 05:49.

HAL! HAL! COME TO THE UK, PLAEZ!


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Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 05:01.

Does this mean that you'l finally change that idiotic "american flag game controller" logo of yours?

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by HarmlessBunny on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 07:31.

Chill dude, no need to call it idiotic. The yanks are our friends. It is still a US Site.

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Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Soldatlouis (not verified) on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 01:18.

Very good. Now, think about European gamers (please !).

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Mirrikat on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 01:13.

If the Canadians join expect the ECA to slow down quite alot. Do you know how much extra bandwidth and paper is used in the excessive use of the word "aye"?

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 05:02.

It's "eh", not "aye", we're canadians, not sailors.

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Mirrikat on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 11:52.

No. I've acutally lived here for quite a while (Unfortunatly) and you (at least in BC) say "Aye" like the letter "A". Just like the old ass joke: How do you spell Canada? C-A-N-A-D-A   you wouldn't say   C-eh-N-eh-Deh

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 19:40.

Yes, it is pronounced "A", and it is spelled "Eh". Look it up if you want to.

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by HarmlessBunny on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 07:29.

We actually do say 'eh'? What we crank it up for tourists or something? I think I missed that in school :P

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James Fletcher, member of ECA Canada

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by HarmlessBunny on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 00:21.

Fantastic, I am going to joiin now!

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James Fletcher, member of ECA Canada

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Tarosan on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 23:03.

Now the Canadians can spit in the faces of anti video games nutcases and they can't get charged.

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When Life gives you lemons, you find a new god.

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Clever on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:53.

Fingers and toes crossed for Australia being next - we absolutely need something like the ECA...

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Harry Miste on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 01:37.

If that happens, there better not be any age restrictions for those 13 and older >_>

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Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by E. Zachary Knight on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 07:59.

Well, according to US laws regulating the ECA's specific organization, all membes have to be 18 or older. Sorry.

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Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by TBoneTony (not verified) on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:58.
Me too. As a true blue Aussie Gamer, I would love to be able to join the ECA when I oneday get involved with the Videogame Industry either as a future developer or even just a gamer who is passionate about Australian Gaming issues.

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by KayleL on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:37.

:D

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:04.

*didn't think so, too bad.

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:04.

I don't sopose this will have any influce in overturning (or whatever it would be in canadian law) Mclachlin's ruleing in R v. Sharpe?

 

Didn't think, too bad.

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Jonathan on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 21:59.

Finally, I was wondering what was taking them so long to come here.

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Entegy (not verified) on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 21:57.

Woo. I might join now. :)

Re: ECA Invades Canada - Will Now Accept Canadian Gamers

Submitted by Jarmne123 (forgot password) (not verified) on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 21:32.

Really good news for us Canadian gamers.

 
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