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Software V-Chip for PC Games?

Posted by timothy on from the wait-'til-it's-mandatory dept.

63N1U5 writes "CBS news is reporting that SMARTGUARD software is releasing a new application that will allow parents to control their children's PC gaming, a-la the V-Chip for television. The new software, called WallFly, uses the ESRB ratings database to determine if a game can be launched by the current PC user, based on the parents' preferences. Parents can also use this software to set limits on when and for how long their children can play PC games."

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  1. F That by Jas0nC · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Okay look. I am 13. My mom would never do that to me. I play all sorts of games (that will supposedly make me go to school and shoot everybody) like CS:S, HL2, Far Cry, etc. I recently bought myself an X850XT PE just for these games. If my mom ever did this, I would (1) put an internet block on her computer and when she asked why her email doesnt work I would tell her to buy a new comp and (2) use a linux boot disc such as knoppix and remove the files to the "V-Chip" and give myself my Admin pass back. Its my fucking computer, I fucking paid for it, why the hell should my parents put a god damn lock on it (they wouldnt anyway, but one of my poor friends has a mom who won't let him play CoD ffs).

    -Jason