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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Video games sold in New York state must clearly label ratings for violent
content under a law signed on Tuesday, which rights groups criticized as likely
unconstitutional.
The New York Civil Liberties Union said that it planned to mount a legal challenge against
the law, signed on Tuesday by New York Gov. David Paterson, as it raised free speech
concerns.
The group said that similar laws in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Washington
state have been thrown out as unconstitutional.
The U.S. video gaming industry submits to ratings on a voluntary basis, and the system is
similar to movie ratings.
The new law says that is it compulsory for games that are already rated to be labeled and
also requires that new video game consoles are installed with parent-controlled lockout
features by 2010.
"This legislation will provide information and educate consumers to help them make better
choices for their children," said state Sen. Andrew Lanza, a bill sponsor.
Robert Perry, the NYCLU's legislative director, said the new law was a "back-door" way of
regulating video game content.
The law also establishes an advisory council to study "the connection between interactive
media and real-life violence in minors exposed to such media" and to evaluate the ratings
issued by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.
content under a law signed on Tuesday, which rights groups criticized as likely
unconstitutional.
The New York Civil Liberties Union said that it planned to mount a legal challenge against
the law, signed on Tuesday by New York Gov. David Paterson, as it raised free speech
concerns.
The group said that similar laws in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Washington
state have been thrown out as unconstitutional.
The U.S. video gaming industry submits to ratings on a voluntary basis, and the system is
similar to movie ratings.
The new law says that is it compulsory for games that are already rated to be labeled and
also requires that new video game consoles are installed with parent-controlled lockout
features by 2010.
"This legislation will provide information and educate consumers to help them make better
choices for their children," said state Sen. Andrew Lanza, a bill sponsor.
Robert Perry, the NYCLU's legislative director, said the new law was a "back-door" way of
regulating video game content.
The law also establishes an advisory council to study "the connection between interactive
media and real-life violence in minors exposed to such media" and to evaluate the ratings
issued by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.
L.A. AP - "Watchmen" is already getting a prequel — and the film's not out until next year.
Warner Bros. announced Wednesday it will release an episodic downloadable video game
developed by Deadline Games that will prequel next year's big-screen adaptation of the
"Watchmen" graphic novel pegged to the film's March debut. Another game that will take
place following the first game will be released later in 2009 at the same time as the
"Watchmen" DVD.
In the games, players will be able to combat foes as the pointy-eared Nite Owl (played by
Patrick Wilson in the film) and inkblot mask-wearing Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley). The
mature action-brawler will be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC and will
match the visual style of the film, which is being directed by "300" director Zach Snyder.
Warner Bros. announced Wednesday it will release an episodic downloadable video game
developed by Deadline Games that will prequel next year's big-screen adaptation of the
"Watchmen" graphic novel pegged to the film's March debut. Another game that will take
place following the first game will be released later in 2009 at the same time as the
"Watchmen" DVD.
In the games, players will be able to combat foes as the pointy-eared Nite Owl (played by
Patrick Wilson in the film) and inkblot mask-wearing Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley). The
mature action-brawler will be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC and will
match the visual style of the film, which is being directed by "300" director Zach Snyder.
Watch out fans!
'Watchmen' video game
will prequel film
'Watchmen' video game
will prequel film
Dammit Niko Bellic, see what you started?
New York state passes video game labeling law
New York state passes video game labeling law
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