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Game Makers Could Be Liable For Violent Games

Posted by Zonk on from the c'mon dept.

Christopher Reimer writes "KOMO 4 News of Seattle, Washington, is reporting that state law makers are considering a bill that would make video game companies liable for illegal activity that players under 17 are responsible for. From the article: 'Should the people who make and sell "violent video" games be held accountable if someone commits a crime because of playing them?'"

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  1. yes, if provable by nes11 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    "Should the people who make and sell "violent video" games be held accountable if someone commits a crime because of playing them?"

    If you can PROVE that they committed the crime BECAUSE of playing the game, then yes. I'd be really impressed to see that proof though.