Monday, March 22, 2010

Switzerland Passes Violent Games Ban

http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/03/21/1552221/Switzerland-Passes-Violent-Games-Ban?art_pos=17

"Sadly, Switzerland has now passed the law that paves the way for an outright ban on violent video games in the country. The full implications of the ruling will not be known until the government reveals the exact requirements that will be laid down by the new legislation – a decision that has not yet been made. What is certain though is that the Swiss authorities have now obtained the power to introduce any measures they see fit. The likeliest outcome seems to be an outright ban on the production, distribution and sale of any games deemed to be unsuitable – most likely anything with either a PEGI 16+ or PEGI 18+ certificate."

Edit: It would seem this isn't a law yet.  It is merely the first step in the direction of a law.

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