Swiss Court backs violent games in landmark ruling

Iria · Jun 11, 2008, 05:55 AM

A Swiss court has for the first time ruled on the sale of violent video games, saying the game Stranglehold was not sufficiently violent to be banned.

Monday's decision by a district court in Bern was a victory for the MediaMarkt chain of electronics stores, which had stocked the so-called "shooter game" released by Chicago-based Midway Games.
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Source: SwissInfo

Jun 11, 2008, 05:55 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Swiss Court backs violent games in landmark ruling A Swiss court has for the first time ruled on the sale of violent video games, saying the game Stranglehold was not sufficiently violent to be banned. Monday's decision by a district court in Bern was a victory for the MediaMarkt chain of electronics stores, which had stocked the so-called "shooter game" released by Chicago-based Midway Games. ______________ Source: SwissInfo