Video games have hit the big time, and so have the political issues that they face. The game industry is increasingly finding itself in the middle of Washington debates. This session will explore these issues and the relationship between the video gaming industry and Washington, and what future effects can be predicted. Topics of discussion will be drawn from hot topics of today, including proposed restrictions to combat online predators, regulation of in-game advertising, policies to increase broadband deployment, and examinations into mobile wireless carrier practices.