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US Wants Games To Come With Health Warnings

We’re only in week 2 of the new year and already computer games are in the firing line, this time from US politicians who want to see them come with big health warning labels. Leading the charge is Joe Baca [say that fast and see what you get], a Democrat congressman who wants a label similar to that used on cigarettes and alcohol. The proposed warning reads like this: “WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behaviour.” According to Baca, the games industry has failed to protect the public.”The video game industry has a responsibility to parents, families, and to consumers – to inform them of the potentially damaging content that is often found in their products. They have repeatedly failed to live up to this responsibility. Meanwhile research continues to show a proven link between playing violent games and increased aggression in young people. American families deserve to know the truth about these potentially dangerous products.” If successful, the Videogame Health Labeling Act of 2009, would mean the warning will appear on all all ‘T’ and ‘M’ rated games. It should be pointed out that this is not Baca’s first videogame-related bill and he’s not managed to pass one yet. Is something like this needed on games sold in the UK and would it actually help parents?-Martin Lynch games health consoles

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