NY Passes Video Game Label Law


	NY Passes Video Game Label Law

David M Ewalt

7-23-2008 12:11 PM

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new york, video games, ratings, violence

David M Ewalt says:

Similar laws have been thrown out in states including California and Illinois -- and it's a good thing, because they're absolutely stupid. Why should video game makers be forced by law to label their wares this way, and not creators of other forms of media?

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