Venezuela could veto violent videogames

The Chinese and German governments aren’t the only ones to flinch at the mere thought of videogame violence – Venezuela isn’t too keen on the likes of Manhunt 2 (above) either.

A new bill is currently doing the rounds in Venezuela’s parliament that could see all violent videogames banned from sale in the country. The Bill for the Prohibition of Video Games and Toy Weapons – yes, they’re attempting to ban water pistols – has already been approved by the National Assembly in the first of two debates. If it passes debate number two, and is rubber-stamped by the President, M-rated videogames will no longer exist in Venezuela.

From that point on, Venezuelans who are caught selling or distributing such games in the country will be slapped with a colossal fine. Venezuela’s politicians are allegedly concerned with the effect of game violence on kids (yeah, that old chestnut).

True, Venezuela might not have a games market the size of the U.S. or Europe, but it’s the principle, folks. While film and other media remains comparatively unchecked, games are once again getting it in the neck (if you’ll excuse the violent analogy).

[Via Kotaku]

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