California bars selling violent games to minors
California law says exposing youths to video violence could result in psychological harm. Here in my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri a judge ruled against setting an age limit for buying video games. Looks like the courts are not sure how to handle this one. One thing is certain though… Republican Schwarzenegger, who made very violent movies during his acting days, has finally shown his position on the issue and it is against the game industry.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ignored strong lobbying from software makers and signed legislation Friday that bans the sale of violent video games to children. Passed by the California legislature last month, the measure follows heated national debate after game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. pulled its best-selling game “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” from retailers this summer because of hidden sex scenes.
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