There is no California video games ban in effect yet, but video game law could change based on the current case before the Supreme Court. We've brought you the oral arguments, the Supreme Court transcripts and our opinions in Adam's post from D.C. and his Soapbox, but there's always more, folks.
Our own sharply-dressed Sess took to the steps to chat with California state Senator Leland Yee, who believes that more oversight is needed when it comes to policing video games. Senator Yee also feels that the framework is set for even more fundamental change that he sees as required to protect children from violent video games, but we'll let him spill the beans himself in this interview:
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Gamedude90
Again why can't parents be held acountable for their damn kids play. Why doe sthe government have to do it for them. This kids are violent not becaus eof video games but because they live in crappy neighborhood, parents aren't doing what they are suppose to. If you fix the schools, the places where people live and parents actually did what they are suppose to do, then everything would be fine. Also why if they care soo much for the kids, why don't they fix public schools, or improve the way of life for everybody?
Jimi0088
We are F-ed. This piss *ss is going to screw all us hardcore gamers over. Well Madden is violent, so are they going to stop selling sports games to kids. Hell, some kids killed another kid over a game of Madden just the other day.
LoCi_X
Don't try to pass a law regulating video games. If kids can't buy it in the store, then they will buy it online. Hello eBay, just did a search for Grand Theft Auto 4 and guess what? No age restrictions listed....
LoCi_X
Don't try to pass a law regulating video games. If kids can't buy it in the store, then they will buy it online. Hello eBay, just did a search for Grand Theft Auto 4 and guess what? No age restrictions listed....
Unbalanced
you participate just watching. there is bystander effect, and other psychological issues that can occur experiencing something just by viewing it. Violence is just as violent whether committing the act or seeing it. there may be more emotion in committing violence, however the effect is essentially the same. violent. arguing over what is "ultra" violent should not be an issue. All violence should be labeled under M and have description about the type of violence..oh wait...don't we have that?
Aldowyn
Somehow this seems like Adam's environment. He shines when he's in the national spotlight, for some reason. Oftentimes I prefer other people's takes on individual games or gaming events, but nothing beats the Sess for philosophical or ideological stuff like this!
AntiquesRoadwarrior
Whew, just got done playing Postal 2. ... Man, this Yee character sure is making me angry... I can't handle this rage, so I'm going to go shank somebody. Watch for me on the local news, everybody!
Preyer
I don't really think this law changes anything it's already like that at least where I live.
Bass.EXE
I'm glad Adam was so professional and respectful when speaking with Yeyand Lee instead of just bashing him right and left to his face. That's a true journalist right there
Jayson619
This guy can go and pray to Jack Thompson as his god. Arnie as well! And the other guys! GOD BLESS VIDEO GAMES!!!!!!
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