Ontario law will force video gamers to show ID

Ontario law will force video gamers to show ID


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Friday, November 26, 2004


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Fans of violent video games will need to show photo ID to buy or rent their favourite titles because of a new Ontario law.
The requirement is part of an omnibus bill passed Thursday by the McGuinty government.

Earlier this year, the government took the unusual step of slapping an R rating on the video game Manhunt.

In the game, players control a murderous death-row inmate who earns points for killing guards and other prisoners.

Normally, only feature films would carry an R rating in Ontario.

But Consumer Minister Jim Watson says it's time game retailers played by the same rules.

They'll face penalties for letting kids access adult games.

Ontario is not alone in its crackdown.

Manitoba and Nova Scotia have also taken steps to make it harder for minors to access violent video games.

< This topic isn't particularly interesting or newsworthy but this thought came to mine... When's the last time you heard about government making things Easier for people?! >