Japan Reconsiders Game Ratings

Iria · Oct 22, 2005, 05:50 AM

In the last few years game companies in Japan have repeatedly been targeted by the Japanese media and government for negatively influencing children. Earlier this week, a meeting was convened that marked the first session of a gathering of top industry players, including Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Capcom, Square Enix, Namco, Koei Tsutaya (a Japanese rental and sales chain), Bic Camera (Electronic Superstore), their rival Yodobashi Camera, CESA (Computer Entertainment Software Association), CERO (Computer Entertainment Ratings Organization). They met with representatives from the Tokyo government to discuss the future of games and game ratings.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Japan Reconsiders Game Ratings In the last few years game companies in Japan have repeatedly been targeted by the Japanese media and government for negatively influencing children. Earlier this week, a meeting was convened that marked the first session of a gathering of top industry players, including Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Capcom, Square Enix, Namco, Koei Tsutaya (a Japanese rental and sales chain), Bic Camera (Electronic Superstore), their rival Yodobashi Camera, CESA (Computer Entertainment Software Association), CERO (Computer Entertainment Ratings Organization). They met with representatives from the Tokyo government to discuss the future of games and game ratings. ___________ Read More / Source: 1Up