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Tighter controls on video games

Aislinn Simpson from The Daily Telegraph outlines plans from the Prime Minister to toughen up the rating system for video games. She writes:

"At present, only about 10 per cent of computer games - those featuring "gross" violence or offensive sexual images - are covered by the age classification system. Some games, such as Manhunt 2, have been banned altogether because of their disturbing nature".

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telegraph.co.uk
SilPho5935d ago

I have to say that the picture that came with the article doesn't make a whole lot of sense. They appear to have a PS1, a PS2 controller, 2 PSP's and the TV is behind them...

Perhaps that puts the article in to perspective, they don't seem to have a clue what they are talking about. I mean aren't all games subject to age controls regardless of content? Not just the worst 10%

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A Matter Of Trust: What The Game Industry Should Do To Win Gamers Back

Skewed and Reviewed have written an Opinion Piece covering issues in the gaming industry, how current issues were issues years ago, and what can be done to help restore consumer trust.

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From The Last of Us to Baldur's Gate 3: The success of the Game Music Festival

Marie Dealessandri speaks to Borislav Slavov and Gustavo Santaolalla about “the new golden age of games music”.

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gamesindustry.biz
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Famous actor loves Helldivers 2 and wants to play General Brasch in movie adaptation

A famous actor from Starship Troopers has showered praise on Helldivers 2 and said he is open to the idea of playing General Brasch.

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videogamer.com
2d ago