China Clamps Down on Online Gaming

Posted by Zonk on Wednesday December 13, 2006 @03:51AM from the can't-have-too-much-fun dept.

The BBC reports on new restrictions on online gaming. Specifically, they'll be monitoring some virtual worlds more closely, after some were found to be carrying 'anti-government' messages. Examples include religious and political material, although there are very few details on either the content or what exactly they'll be doing to monitor it. From the article: "Distributors must now obtain approval before releasing new games, reported Xinhua news agency. Companies must also submit monthly monitoring reports, confirming developers have not added forbidden content. The latest round of enforcement was prompted by 'a rash of problems with imported online games, some of which contain sensitive religious material or refer to territorial disputes', Xinhua said. " Relatedly, in Gamasutra's regular 'China Angle' column, they look at gaming-related TV ads, why those are dicey, and requirements that players not cross-dress in MMOGs.

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Re:Psst... by elrous0 · 2006-12-13 06:21 · Score: 0, Flamebait

The Koreans are just better at mastering complex concepts and techniques than the Chinese. Witness the failed Chinese effort to master bathing and oral hygiene.
-Eric

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Re:Coming to America soon by Shads · 2006-12-13 11:27 · Score: 0, Flamebait

harry potter is evil. Just like d&d. In all honesty, there are a ton of nutbags who make out everything to be evil. They're very insecure in their belief and think everything that offers a slightly different view is EBIL! MMO's or anything that have non-Christian's in them... are legitimate targets for these nutter butters.

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