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German Interior Ministers Seek Ban On Violent Games
GamePolitics reports that "Germany's 16 Interior Ministers have banded together to ask the Bundestag (Germany's equivalent of Parliament) to ban the production and distribution of violent video games. Moreover, the ministers hope to see this accomplished before Germany's new elections take place on September 27th." Violent games became a national issue in Germany earlier this year after Far Cry 2 was scapegoated for a shooting. Germany-based game developer Crytek could be forced to move or outsource if the ban goes through. Spiegel Online has the original story (Google translation).
Hey we're really hurting on the economy, let's ban the idiots that dare run a successful business and bring needed tax revenue in!
The economic argument is a boneheaded tactical blunder.
It is the argument the tobacco company makes. The pornographer.
There is no business practice so corrupt and debased that hasn't been defended the same way.
The economic argument fails on the facts.
The Wii is the best selling console platform.
The Wii could all its M rated titles - and it would remain the best selling console platform. The most popular items in Wii. Updated hourly.
The ultra violent action game doesn't hold that strong a position even in the PC market. The most popular items in PC Games. Updated hourly.