News and Commentary on Censorship in Computer and Video Games
Posted in News on Apr 28th, 2010
Michael Atkinson, the attorney general for South Australia and a primary proponent of video game censorship in Australia, resigned from office in March. Mr. Atkinson had long opposed the introduction of an adults-only rating for video games in Australia, effectively banning all games that were not considered suitable for children from sell to anyone, even [...]
Posted in News on Apr 28th, 2010
In March, Venezuela enacted a law banning violent video games. The law makes it a crime, not just a civil penalty, to import, produce, distribute, or sell violent video games. The law goes beyond just games, and includes banning the sale of all violent toys. The law also provides for a government program of “crime [...]
Posted in News on Apr 27th, 2010
Switzerland has enacted a ban on violent video games that will go into effect in the near future. The ban will be a complete one, banning the sale of all violent video games to everyone, not just minors. The law has been passed by both houses of the Swiss parliament, the National Council, and now [...]