Indiana Game Bill Dies

'Lack of Support' Ends Road to Senate

The Indiana violent gaming bill, which was rumored to mirror the various other state bills, has died while trying to garner support. It is possible that Senator Vi Simpson, who introduced the bill, could try and resurrect it by attaching the bill to another proposal.

When announcing the bill, Simpson told the Associated Press: "We're not setting ages or changing the ratings, we are asking retail agencies to enforce it. Right now, kids can walk into just about any store and get their hands on a video game in which they can shoot police officers, use drugs, steal cars, rape women or even assassinate a president. That's frightening to say the least."

Source: GamesIndustry Article
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Reply #1 Top
I didn't think they had rape-simulators outside of Japan, and the
only president-killing games I know of are that JFK thing (only sold
online) and XIII (the murder has already happened before the game starts).

I guess someone did some fact-checking after Simpson's claims.
Reply #2 Top
Who cares about President killings, books and TV have it all the damned time, has anyone seen this season of 24? I mean COME ON!
/me twitches
Reply #3 Top
That's it! Ban 24! If the cable companies (or wherever 24 originates) rise up
against politicians, perhaps sanity will be restored!
Reply #4 Top
Jack Bauer would NEVER allow that to happen!