China bans 50 video games

**MIG-31** · Jan 26, 2005, 06:59 PM

The Chinese government on Wednesday issued a list of 50 banned video and computer games, according to government news agency Xinhua.

The list is roughly split between pirated games and games banned based on content. Pirated games cited by the news agency included "The Sims 2," the top-selling PC game in North America last year, and soccer game "FIFA 2005."

The remainder of the games were termed by Xinhua "illegally distributed foreign games," presumably for content. The list includes several games based on the Vietnam war, including "Conflict Vietnam" and "Vietcong: Fist Alpha."

Xinhua said the list was part of an overall crackdown by the State General Administration of Press and Publication "to protect intellectual property rights and create a good environment for Chinese youth."
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BWX · Jan 26, 2005, 07:09 PM

Too bad they can't ban all the hackers and spammers that come out of China.

calidan · Jan 26, 2005, 07:32 PM

Why is FIFA 2005 on the list?

kelston · Jan 26, 2005, 08:38 PM

FIFA is on the list because FIFA recognizes Taiwan as an independent country.

A good environment for Chinese youth is apparently blatant ignorance and government-funded brain washing.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 26, 2005, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BWX

Too bad they can't ban all the hackers and spammers that come out of China.

I'd settle for just takeing out the spammers

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Originally Posted by kelston

FIFA is on the list because FIFA recognizes Taiwan as an independent country.

A good environment for Chinese youth is apparently blatant ignorance and government-funded brain washing.

Yep.. china at it's finest

~~Turtle~~ · Jan 26, 2005, 09:21 PM

Too bad all those games will be on the chinese blackmarket in seconds.

El Kapitano · Jan 26, 2005, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kelston

A good environment for Chinese youth is apparently blatant ignorance and government-funded brain washing.

yep - They're grooming a new breed of brainwashed factory fodder for their upcoming economic supremacy.

fibonaccov · Jan 26, 2005, 11:35 PM

This only promotes the copy market - nice move..

J/K

Jan 26, 2005, 06:59 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,860 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	China bans 50 video games The Chinese government on Wednesday issued a list of 50 banned video and computer games, according to government news agency Xinhua. The list is roughly split between pirated games and games banned based on content. Pirated games cited by the news agency included "The Sims 2," the top-selling PC game in North America last year, and soccer game "FIFA 2005." The remainder of the games were termed by Xinhua "illegally distributed foreign games," presumably for content. The list includes several games based on the Vietnam war, including "Conflict Vietnam" and "Vietcong: Fist Alpha." Xinhua said the list was part of an overall crackdown by the State General Administration of Press and Publication "to protect intellectual property rights and create a good environment for Chinese youth." _______________ Read More: c\|net __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jan 26, 2005, 07:09 PM	#2
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Too bad they can't ban all the hackers and spammers that come out of China. __________________

Jan 26, 2005, 07:32 PM	#3
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Why is FIFA 2005 on the list?

Jan 26, 2005, 08:38 PM	#4
kelston HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bayside, NY USA Posts: 360 Rep Power: 0	FIFA is on the list because FIFA recognizes Taiwan as an independent country. A good environment for Chinese youth is apparently blatant ignorance and government-funded brain washing.

Jan 26, 2005, 09:21 PM	#6
~~Turtle~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	Too bad all those games will be on the chinese blackmarket in seconds.

Jan 26, 2005, 11:35 PM	#8
fibonaccov DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	This only promotes the copy market - nice move.. J/K