EU wants to ban sales of violent video games to minors

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EU wants to ban sales of violent video games to minors

01-17-2007, 10:39 AM,

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EU wants to ban sales of violent video games to minors

Quote:European Union officials agreed Tuesday to look into ways to prevent the sale of violent video games to European children. Even though many member states have in place parental advisory rules and agreements with game makers and retailers, EU Justice and Home Affairs Commissioner Franco Frattini said that more needed to be done...

Frattini called on EU ministers to urge Internet companies, game makers and retailers to participate in voluntary self-regulation. He said the EU would soon hold a public debate with the gaming industry, software writers and Internet providers to discuss the matter.

Germany and Britain already have tough restrictions to prevent the sale of violent games to children, and Germany penalizes retailers who sell adult-rated games to minors...

full article: http://ecommercetimes.com/story/NaZeu5kY...ales.xhtml

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