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.

Posted in Censorship China Online Games

Comments

Re: Online Games Once Again in China’s Crosshairs

Submitted by Skillz817 on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 11:43.

Why is china ran by a bunch of nutjobs?

Re: Online Games Once Again in China’s Crosshairs

Submitted by Mendror on Sun, 10/11/2009 - 01:30.

Blame the Soviet Union.

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Re: Online Games Once Again in China’s Crosshairs

Submitted by PumaFau on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 20:49.

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.

Re: Online Games Once Again in China’s Crosshairs

Submitted by Father Time on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 16:57.

And this ladies and gentlemen is what happens when such nanny states are given too much power. Australia be warned.

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Re: Online Games Once Again in China’s Crosshairs

Submitted by SeanB on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 15:33.

no list of the 45 games though. I imagine they're games like mobwars, etc.

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