China bans 50 video games

**MIG-31** · Jan 26, 2005, 01:59 PM

The Chinese government on Wednesday issued a list of 50 banned video and computer games, according to government news agency Xinhua.

The list is roughly split between pirated games and games banned based on content. Pirated games cited by the news agency included "The Sims 2," the top-selling PC game in North America last year, and soccer game "FIFA 2005."

The remainder of the games were termed by Xinhua "illegally distributed foreign games," presumably for content. The list includes several games based on the Vietnam war, including "Conflict Vietnam" and "Vietcong: Fist Alpha."

Xinhua said the list was part of an overall crackdown by the State General Administration of Press and Publication "to protect intellectual property rights and create a good environment for Chinese youth."
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BWX · Jan 26, 2005, 02:09 PM

Too bad they can't ban all the hackers and spammers that come out of China.

calidan · Jan 26, 2005, 02:32 PM

Why is FIFA 2005 on the list?

kelston · Jan 26, 2005, 03:38 PM

FIFA is on the list because FIFA recognizes Taiwan as an independent country.

A good environment for Chinese youth is apparently blatant ignorance and government-funded brain washing.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 26, 2005, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWX

Too bad they can't ban all the hackers and spammers that come out of China.

I'd settle for just takeing out the spammers

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelston

FIFA is on the list because FIFA recognizes Taiwan as an independent country.

A good environment for Chinese youth is apparently blatant ignorance and government-funded brain washing.

Yep.. china at it's finest