California's law that bans violent video game sales hits the Supreme Court

[Animate]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...558912068.html

http://kotaku.com/5678903/supreme-co...video-game-law

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/bes...ideo.games.cnn


I'm trying to find more sources that are mentioning this.

[knight_shadow]

The first article says it's about preventing minors from buying. The second one says preventing anyone from buying them.

When I used to work at Blockbuster, we didn't rent or sell "Mature" games to anyone under 17. Did something change? I don't see the point in additional legislation about this.

[DaemonSeid]

**tight face**

ugh

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

When I used to work at Blockbuster, we didn't rent or sell "Mature" games to anyone under 17. Did something change? I don't see the point in additional legislation about this.

Because the gaming industry is self-regulated (w/re/to: ratings), and making this law would require "codifying" or governmental oversight of the ratings. This is problematic, as it could range from creation of a gov't agency to a total boondoggle and really anything in between. Additionally, it's a can of worms for other forms of art/media.

BIIIIIIIG ups to The Scalianator for asking about establishing the California Department of Censorship - a crushing blow, even by his standards.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Because the gaming industry is self-regulated (w/re/to: ratings), and making this law would require "codifying" or governmental oversight of the ratings. This is problematic, as it could range from creation of a gov't agency to a total boondoggle and really anything in between. Additionally, it's a can of worms for other forms of art/media.

BIIIIIIIG ups to The Scalianator for asking about establishing the California Department of Censorship - a crushing blow, even by his standards.

Thanks for the insight.

I am not a fan of censorship laws. If kids want the games, they'll find ways to get them. If adults want their children to have the games, the government shouldn't be able to say no.

Bleh.