An official games rating system has been formally released by the China Youth Network Association called the ‘Green Games Recommended Standard’.
Sources: Gamasutra | ChinaTechNews
South Korea Bans Ghost Recon 2
The Korea Media Rating Board has refused to approve the release of Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon 2, claiming that the storyline within the game goes “way too far”.
Source: Gamasutra
Australian Office of Film and Literature bans Vivendi’s Leisure Suit Larry
The Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) took exception to the portrayal of sexual activity in the game.
Source: gameindustry.biz
New Chinese Body to Censor Online Games
China’s government is forming a committee to review and censor online games before they are released in the country.The committee will censor games based on violence, sex, and misrepresentations of the country.
Source: Gamasutra
Some Jurisdictions Require Finger Prints to Sell Video Games
Some communities now require anyone selling used video games to give fingerprints for police records. The question is: Why?
Dale’s Comment: My guess is its for possible subsequent video game hacking/modding/piracy prosecutions.
Source: GameSpot
Advertising in Games
Declining television ratings are prompting advertisers to reach the coveted young male demographic through games.
Source: GameSpot
Creative Puts Aureal Out of its Misery
Litigation is business by other means, as Creative Technology’s $32 million takeover of moribund rival Aureal Semiconductor proves.
Sources: The Register | Tech Report
Related Posts:
- Creative Puts Aureal Out of its Misery (September 25, 2000)
- Aureal Defeats Creative Patent Infringement Case (December 13, 1999)
Quebec Gets Concessions from Sony and Nintendo
Quebec is withdrawing its threat to sue Sony and Nintendo for not marketing games in French. Both companies pledged to offer video game users guides and product warranty information in French.
Sources: Gamasutra
Earlier Related Stories: The Register | CBC News
Brazil Bans Six Games
In response to a shooting linked by the media to video games, Brazil’s Justice Ministry issued an order banning several game titles.
Sources: Gamasutra | The Register
Aureal Defeats Creative Patent Infringement Case
Aureal has won its legal battle with arch-rival Creative technology when a US jury threw out Creative’s claim that Aureal Vortex sound processor chip violated Creative intellectual property.
Sources: Gamasutra | The Register
Related Posts:
- Creative Puts Aureal Out of its Misery (September 25, 2000)
- Aureal Defeats Creative Patent Infringement Case (December 13, 1999)
