British PM Probes 'Violent Video Games'

**MIG-31** · Sep 5, 2007, 06:37 PM

Source: Gamesutra
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New British prime minister Gordon Brown has ruled out any plans for censorship of video games and other violent media, but has promised to again consider banning access to violent video games by teenagers, following similar comments from rival political leader David Cameron.

As reported by British newspaper The Guardian, Brown announced a wide ranging government review on the impact of media violence on children. The article suggests that this could lead to new voluntary controls over excessive violence and sex on television, the Internet and in video games.

Sep 5, 2007, 06:37 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,743 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	British PM Probes 'Violent Video Games' Source: Gamesutra _______________ New British prime minister Gordon Brown has ruled out any plans for censorship of video games and other violent media, but has promised to again consider banning access to violent video games by teenagers, following similar comments from rival political leader David Cameron. As reported by British newspaper The Guardian, Brown announced a wide ranging government review on the impact of media violence on children. The article suggests that this could lead to new voluntary controls over excessive violence and sex on television, the Internet and in video games. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here