House of Representatives Introduces Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act

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ssj12 said:

thekitchensink said:
I believe that the very foundation of the ESRB is flawed. Of course, they theoretically provide a necessary service, as games should be rated just like movies and tv. But the difference is, if I'm not mistaken, that these other mediums are rated by government standards, and not private ones. Right now it's just a bunch of parents watching a video and saying "I don't want my kid playing that, so no others should."

 Your completely wrong. Movies and TV shows are rated voluntarily just like games. It's just that those ratings have become accepted.

 As for the bill, this time I see no issues. ITs a similar bill that is on movies. People can;t walk into a R-rated movie without age verification, at least not in the good theaters.

Definately a good thing. I agree. And the fine is pretty good too. I'm surprised about the opposition seen here, since this is nothing but a good thing for people who like violent games. By preventing the kids from playing them, they get to come more widely accepted. Although, it would kill 80% of the market if it would work. You win some, you lose some. And besides, it would also give a lot more room for artistic freedom. For example in most countries in Europe, a principle is used that (nearly) anything is possible as long as it's rated correctly.