Chinese authorities to crack down on gang-related gaming
Certain games pose a 'serious threat to the moral standards'
Only yesterday we were contemplating what it could mean to the Chinese gamer as Apple draws closer to officially launching the iPhone across the Eastern territories.
The Chinese government already frowns on video gaming, having imposed a ban on game consoles in 2000 (although the Nintendo DS was awarded a special licence through our partnership with the Chinese firm), and is now turning its disapproving gaze upon crime based titles.
The Chinese Ministry of Culture issued a notice that games promoting "the glorification of Mafia life" or that pose "a serious threat to the moral standards of society" will be blocked as of this week.
Exactly how this ban will be enforced has not been revealed, though it does cause one more sticking point for the Chinese player to take part in the world gaming community.
