By: Dale Dietrich
Posts on the hot topic of game play addiction, its adverse affects on gamers and society, and governmental initiatives to combat game addiction.
The Chinese government has introduced new legislation setting tighter restrictions on Internet cafes and entertainment content, including video games, according to an Associated Press report. New regulations prohibit teenagers from entering Internet cafes or karaoke bars, deeming them unfit and potentially corrupting environments for students.
Sources: GamaSutra | GameIndustry.biz | 1Up.com | joystiq
The Korean government is responding with programs to fight online-gaming addictions as the number of gamers seeking help climbs dramatically.
Source: Gamespot
In a bid to curb online gaming addiction, Chinese government officials have unveiled new plans to discourage users from playing online games for more than three consecutive hours.
Sources: Gamasutra | Interfax China | GameDaily.biz | GameIndustry.biz | The Console Wars