The “God of War” will most likely be exiled from Switzerland along with the characters of probably any other game with either a PEGI 16+ or PEGI 18+ certificate, according to the new legislation that will illegalize violent games.
The Swiss government is preparing the exact requirements of the new legislation and although nothing has been decided yet, a ban on the production, distribution and sale of any games deemed to be unsuitable is highly probable.
The Swiss National Council first outlined the proposals only a month ago, and now has passed a law that will ban all violent video games in the country. The original proposal aimed to the ban on any title that “requires cruel acts of violence against humans and humanlike creatures for in-game success”. So far the nation’s games retailers opposed and presented a counter proposed a form of self-regulation that would place strict controls on the sale of games to minors, but this time looks very unlikely that the video game industry will avoid the ban.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
Not surprising from Switzerland. Over there everything that isn't mandatory is banned.
“requires cruel acts of violence against humans and humanlike creatures for in-game success”
Sounds like nearly every video game created.
Its going to be a sad day for gamers in Switzerland. I guess this will help sales of the Wii and DS?
“requires cruel acts of violence against humans and humanlike creatures for in-game success”
Sounds like nearly every video game created.
Its going to be a sad day for gamers in Switzerland. I guess this will help sales of the Wii and DS?
“requires cruel acts of violence against humans and humanlike creatures for in-game success”
Sounds like nearly every video game created.
Its going to be a sad day for gamers in Switzerland. I guess this will help sales of the Wii and DS?
“requires cruel acts of violence against humans and humanlike creatures for in-game success”
Sounds like nearly every video game created.
Its going to be a sad day for gamers in Switzerland. I guess this will help sales of the Wii and DS?
“requires cruel acts of violence against humans and humanlike creatures for in-game success”
Sounds like nearly every video game created.
Its going to be a sad day for gamers in Switzerland. I guess this will help sales of the Wii and DS?
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
Please, define cruel acts of violence and human-like creatures.
Should laws be more clear? That would help prevent long and useless court cases. Is killing soldiers on a battlefield cruel? It's their jobs, so it might not be. I guess killing innocent civilians is cruel. What if you can kill an innocent bystander but it gives you no advantages? It is not a condition for success so it's OK? Seriously.. they should be more clear.
This is a wrong move by the Swiss… just because of in game violence they are banning certain video games.
Are they going to ban movies that show violence against humans too?
I don't see how this could benefit anyone.
Say goodbye to another freedom Switzerland. Glad I don't live there.
Since I am directly touched by this law, I voice my dissent about its possible introduction. By the way the article is not correct: the law has not passed yet, it only made half of the political legislation procedure and even if it does pass, the population can still collect firms against this law project that will then be subject to a population vote.
What I do not frankly understand is why some of the commentators have to advance judgments about the country based on one law that may be introduced. Every country, even the most liberal one, has its fair share of nonsense laws. Furthermore the large majority of people around the world living in countries were every type of freedom is a mirage would love to have the chance to live in a country like Switzerland.
Since I am directly touched by this law, I voice my dissent about its possible introduction. By the way the article is not correct: the law has not passed yet, it only made half of the political legislation procedure and even if it does pass, the population can still collect firms against this law project that will then be subject to a population vote.
What I do not frankly understand is why some of the commentators have to advance judgments about the country based on one law that may be introduced. Every country, even the most liberal one, has its fair share of nonsense laws. Furthermore the large majority of people around the world living in countries were every type of freedom is a mirage would love to have the chance to live in a country like Switzerland.
Since I am directly touched by this law, I voice my dissent about its possible introduction. By the way the article is not correct: the law has not passed yet, it only made half of the political legislation procedure and even if it does pass, the population can still collect firms against this law project that will then be subject to a population vote.
What I do not frankly understand is why some of the commentators have to advance judgments about the country based on one law that may be introduced. Every country, even the most liberal one, has its fair share of nonsense laws. Furthermore the large majority of people around the world living in countries were every type of freedom is a mirage would love to have the chance to live in a country like Switzerland.
Since I am directly touched by this law, I voice my dissent about its possible introduction. By the way the article is not correct: the law has not passed yet, it only made half of the political legislation procedure and even if it does pass, the population can still collect firms against this law project that will then be subject to a population vote.
What I do not frankly understand is why some of the commentators have to advance judgments about the country based on one law that may be introduced. Every country, even the most liberal one, has its fair share of nonsense laws. Furthermore the large majority of people around the world living in countries were every type of freedom is a mirage would love to have the chance to live in a country like Switzerland.
Since I am directly touched by this law, I voice my dissent about its possible introduction. By the way the article is not correct: the law has not passed yet, it only made half of the political legislation procedure and even if it does pass, the population can still collect firms against this law project that will then be subject to a population vote.
What I do not frankly understand is why some of the commentators have to advance judgments about the country based on one law that may be introduced. Every country, even the most liberal one, has its fair share of nonsense laws. Furthermore the large majority of people around the world living in countries were every type of freedom is a mirage would love to have the chance to live in a country like Switzerland.
Since I am directly touched by this law, I voice my dissent about its possible introduction. By the way the article is not correct: the law has not passed yet, it only made half of the political legislation procedure and even if it does pass, the population can still collect firms against this law project that will then be subject to a population vote.
What I do not frankly understand is why some of the commentators have to advance judgments about the country based on one law that may be introduced. Every country, even the most liberal one, has its fair share of nonsense laws. Furthermore the large majority of people around the world living in countries were every type of freedom is a mirage would love to have the chance to live in a country like Switzerland.
This is interesting… I wonder if it would work out. I'm also wondering who's gonna decide which game can stay and which should be banned. Another thing is that we all know it's not the game itself that has a bad influence on kids.
I think more parental attention and better education would help more than banning games.