Online Games Once Again in China’s Crosshairs
Online Games Once Again in China’s Crosshairs
October 9, 2009
Chinese officials have launched a new initiative designed to rid the country’s Internet of illegal games featuring content deemed inappropriate (by the government) for its citizens.
Yahoo reports that 45 online games have been shut down so far, some of which had players partake in games with illegal activity such as selling drugs or peddling hookers. 200 games in all were investigated according to the report, with some given time to eliminate or change any illegal aspects.
The campaign was launched in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the founding of communist China on October 1.
Earlier this year the Chinese government targeted games featuring organized crime.
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Posted 03/20/10 at 10:05pm
Andrew Eisen: Flamespeak - Not when you consider Sony's been using the same controller since the PS1.
Andrew Eisen: Flamespeak - Not when you consider Sony's been using the same controller since the PS1.
Posted 03/20/10 at 10:03pm
BearDogg-X: Andrew Eisen: I meant that it won't take as many people to change their votes next election. Besides that, it's become a moot point now that he's stepping down as AG as soon as the election's over.
BearDogg-X: Andrew Eisen: I meant that it won't take as many people to change their votes next election. Besides that, it's become a moot point now that he's stepping down as AG as soon as the election's over.
Posted 03/20/10 at 10:02pm
Flamespeak: Seems kind of early considering the PS2 didn't launch until well into 2000.
Flamespeak: Seems kind of early considering the PS2 didn't launch until well into 2000.
Posted 03/20/10 at 10:01pm
Andrew Eisen: Fleamespeak - I'd say since around the turn of the century.
Andrew Eisen: Fleamespeak - I'd say since around the turn of the century.
Posted 03/20/10 at 10:01pm
BearDogg-X: BREAKING NEWS: Atkinson will step down as South Australia Attorney-General; will remain in Parliament
BearDogg-X: BREAKING NEWS: Atkinson will step down as South Australia Attorney-General; will remain in Parliament
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:59pm
Andrew Eisen: BearDogg-X - Not sure what your point about Atkinson having only 8500 votes is, seeing as that's around 65% (of the total votes counted at the time).
Andrew Eisen: BearDogg-X - Not sure what your point about Atkinson having only 8500 votes is, seeing as that's around 65% (of the total votes counted at the time).
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:57pm
Flamespeak: I remember when the NES controller held that honor and the stand alone one button joystick before that.
Flamespeak: I remember when the NES controller held that honor and the stand alone one button joystick before that.
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:56pm
Flamespeak: artistic rendering of things associated with gaming? Even GP has a rough version of one in their logo.
Flamespeak: artistic rendering of things associated with gaming? Even GP has a rough version of one in their logo.
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:56pm
Flamespeak: Just out of curiosity, when did the PS2 controller become the 'standard' for video game controller representation in most
Flamespeak: Just out of curiosity, when did the PS2 controller become the 'standard' for video game controller representation in most
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:48pm
Flamespeak: Saw a post by DS earlier. Good to see you are still amongst us, bro. Your absence has been felt.
Flamespeak: Saw a post by DS earlier. Good to see you are still amongst us, bro. Your absence has been felt.
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:46pm
Flamespeak: Well, if the people would rather Atkinson be in power, then he should be in power, no matter what my opinion of him might be.
Flamespeak: Well, if the people would rather Atkinson be in power, then he should be in power, no matter what my opinion of him might be.
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:44pm
BearDogg-X: Andrew Eisen: He continues behaving like he's the Metropolitian Moron of Miami, the jabroni will lose the next election, I think
BearDogg-X: Andrew Eisen: He continues behaving like he's the Metropolitian Moron of Miami, the jabroni will lose the next election, I think
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:42pm
BearDogg-X: The Continental Cretin of Australia may be sitting pretty, but keep in mind he still only got about 8,500 votes.
BearDogg-X: The Continental Cretin of Australia may be sitting pretty, but keep in mind he still only got about 8,500 votes.
Posted 03/20/10 at 07:37pm
Andrew Eisen: However, if Atkinson continues with the recent threats, insults, and otherwise nigh JT-level absurd behavior, it will probably be a lot closer the next time around.
Andrew Eisen: However, if Atkinson continues with the recent threats, insults, and otherwise nigh JT-level absurd behavior, it will probably be a lot closer the next time around.
Posted 03/20/10 at 07:29pm
Andrew Eisen: The Liberal candidate did a bit better than G4C at a low 30s percentage of the vote but yeah, Atkinson is sitting pretty at about 65%.
Andrew Eisen: The Liberal candidate did a bit better than G4C at a low 30s percentage of the vote but yeah, Atkinson is sitting pretty at about 65%.
Posted 03/20/10 at 04:20pm
SeanB: Damnit, atkinson won by a HUGE margin. G4C did get more than 1% though!
SeanB: Damnit, atkinson won by a HUGE margin. G4C did get more than 1% though!
Posted 03/20/10 at 03:01pm
GoodRobotUs: Interesting comments on games from Dara O'Briain
GoodRobotUs: Interesting comments on games from Dara O'Briain
Posted 03/20/10 at 03:00pm
GoodRobotUs: http://tinyurl.com/yg64kws
GoodRobotUs: http://tinyurl.com/yg64kws
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:40am
JDKJ: You accusing someone else of flagging for attention is just too funny for words, Zippy. After all, you're an obvious graduate of the Jack Thompson School for Attention Whores.
JDKJ: You accusing someone else of flagging for attention is just too funny for words, Zippy. After all, you're an obvious graduate of the Jack Thompson School for Attention Whores.
Posted 03/20/10 at 09:38am
ZippyDSMlee: JD:BREAKING, JD wants attention!
ZippyDSMlee: JD:BREAKING, JD wants attention!
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no list of the 45 games though. I imagine they're games like mobwars, etc.
And this ladies and gentlemen is what happens when such nanny states are given too much power. Australia be warned.
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Debates are like merry go rounds. Two people take their positions then they go through the same points over and over and over again. Then when it's over they have the same positions they started in.
No suprise it almost doesnt deserve the title of news theocratic and communist contries or if their leaders giant pansies always censor things they dont understand.
Never underestimate the power of idiots in large amounts.
Why is china ran by a bunch of nutjobs?
Blame the Soviet Union.