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Ireland begins banning violent games

by Lucy Newman on May 5, 2008 at 07:40 AM

According to the European Commission survey, Ireland is now banning violent video games. The reason for banning violent games, according to the EU’s study of the implementation of Pan European Game Information ratings, is that many of the EU nations are not enforcing the age limits on the games identified… Continue Reading »

ESRB warns that GTA IV isn’t for kids

by Christopher Buckner on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:25 PM

Leave it to the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to take the fun out of this year’s most anticipated game, Grand Theft Auto IV. Teaming with the National Institute on Media and the Family, the two forces are strongly advising parents to take special notice of the ESRB rating for… Continue Reading »

Free speech champion says Sony might embrace AO games

by Pulkit Chandna on Mar 31, 2008 at 02:16 PM

Adults Only-rated games have been despised by major retailers and console manufacturers. But there is a very distant possibility of console manufacturers giving the green signal to AO-rated games if they see any merit in the argument that AO-rated games are a form of free speech. Adam Thierer, director of… Continue Reading »

Aussie government contemplating R rating for games

by Pulkit Chandna on Feb 27, 2008 at 11:01 PM

The Australian Federal government is contemplating the introduction of the R-18 certification for video games that contain highly explicit content not deemed fit for minors. The absence of such a certification means that titles which exceed the MA certification (only for sale to persons 15 and above) are altogether denied… Continue Reading »

Bible may prove videogames ain’t so bad

by Christian Morlotte on Feb 12, 2008 at 09:16 AM

There is an interesting article by Bruce Everiss that uses the Bible to help put things in perspective regarding the ratings system and how it is used. If we were to examine the Bible under the same light as so many videogames, we would find it potentially inappropriate reading material… Continue Reading »

Delaware politicians making ESRB PSAs

by Lucy Newman on Dec 9, 2007 at 12:28 PM

In a push statewide to educate parents on how to use the Entertainment Software Rating Board as a tool for deciding appropriate games, Delaware Lieutenant Governor John Carney and State Representative Helene Keeley joins ESRB president Patricia E. Vance to announce the launch of a new PSA campaign. The campaign… Continue Reading »

Senator Coffee launches PSA about the ESRB’s ratings

by Lucy Newman on Dec 6, 2007 at 12:23 AM

With the holidays around the corner and the recent video game report card showing lack of parental participation have spurred former Oklahoma State Senator Glenn Coffee to join ESRB president Patricia E. Vance to unveil a new public service announcement campaign to explain and encourage parents to use the video… Continue Reading »

Researcher calls for parents to monitor their children’s games

by Jenni Lada on Nov 27, 2007 at 02:02 PM

A recent Radio Iowa article on Iowa State University researcher and assistant Psychology professor Douglas Gentile confirms the need for parental guidance and supervision when it comes to video games. Gentile has stated that he believes parents and guardians should pay closer attention to the ratings on game boxes when… Continue Reading »

WhatTheyPlay web site offers reviews for parents

by Christian Morlotte on Nov 15, 2007 at 12:02 AM

With all the recent controversy surrounding video game titles including Grand Theft Auto and Manhunt, parents have begun to worry about the kinds of games their kids play. Most parents rarely spend time playing with their kids in order to find out what those games are really about and the… Continue Reading »

Gamertell Opinion: Retail outlets regularly rely on ratings hypocrisy

by Joshua Mallory on Sep 1, 2007 at 12:09 AM

When all the hoopla about Manhunt 2 was flying around I started noticing the movies in my local Walmart.  Walmart, as you probably know, does not sell AO games.  It also does not sell NC-17 movies.  However, when I wander down the aisle of new releases (which happens to be… Continue Reading »

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