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November 5, 2009 by The News Team
Filed Under: Nintendo in general
This is absolutely unbelievable. A few months back, we heard that Venezuela was going to discuss the option of banning the import/sale/production of video games, as well as toy weapons. Now here we are, and the law has been laid down. In three months' time, this law will indeed be in effect. One Venezuelan gamer has spoken out on this ridiculous action.
This law makes selling video games to anybody actually worse than giving real guns or cigarettes to a minor, or even forcing him or her to work, as you get less jail time and lower fines if you do any of those things. ...These games are a cherished part of my life, they helped to shape my young mind, they gave me challenges and vastly improved my English, opening the door to a whole new world of literature, music and people from all around the world. Now, thanks to the tiny horizons of the cast of morons who govern me, thanks to the stupidity and ham-fisted authoritarianism of the local authorities, so beloved of so many liberals, my 7 year old brother's chances to do the same could be greatly impacted. ...But I'd rather go to jail than betray the gamer culture, partially responsible for making me the person I am today.
I can't think of any grosser misrepresentation of video games in my entire lifetime.
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That's pretty ridiculous. D:
I mean, I can see banning extremely violent games (Ala GoW (Both games that use the term), Madworld, etc) and all, but what about harmless games like Galaxy and MKWii? And to a lesser extent, Brawl?
It seems to me like the Venezuelan government didn't want to have to deal with the whole regulating which games are acceptable and which games aren't so they just said "Forget it" and laid down the banhammer. Man, that's gotta stink for the Venezuelan gamers. D:
Fro~
PS: Although that last bit there may be going a bit too far... rather go to jail than betray gaming culture? I'm as big a gamer as the rest of them, but that's going a bit too far, I think.
I mean, I can see banning extremely violent games (Ala GoW (Both games that use the term), Madworld, etc) and all, but what about harmless games like Galaxy and MKWii? And to a lesser extent, Brawl?
It seems to me like the Venezuelan government didn't want to have to deal with the whole regulating which games are acceptable and which games aren't so they just said "Forget it" and laid down the banhammer. Man, that's gotta stink for the Venezuelan gamers. D:
Fro~
PS: Although that last bit there may be going a bit too far... rather go to jail than betray gaming culture? I'm as big a gamer as the rest of them, but that's going a bit too far, I think.
man, that sucks massively. sorry to hear it ended up coming to that. even if it is just violent games, that'll still restrict people from basically half the great games coming out.
@akel
somehow most of the people on the National Assembly are a bunch of clowns, who do nothing to improve the poor situation of the country, instead they focus on trivial things to screw over the average citizen
somehow most of the people on the National Assembly are a bunch of clowns, who do nothing to improve the poor situation of the country, instead they focus on trivial things to screw over the average citizen
Way to go, Hugo. You continually preach democracy yet practice douchemockracy.
:: sigh ::
Lot's of gamer love being sent over to Venezuela, I can't believe this and feel for you folks. Sorry Mario threatened your president and elected officials to the point of being driven out of town.
:: sigh ::
Lot's of gamer love being sent over to Venezuela, I can't believe this and feel for you folks. Sorry Mario threatened your president and elected officials to the point of being driven out of town.
WTF, that sucks so hard!! I can't believe they're serious about this thing, as if there weren't more important matters to care about.
Mis condolencias a los amigos venezolanos
Mis condolencias a los amigos venezolanos
This is when we gamers from all around the world have to do something.Something big.
Wait, this law actually went into action? What the hell?! Didn't the gamers of this country had a say in this?! This is revolting! Not only it screws people's jobs regarding gaming (retailers etc) it also screws actual gamers, this deserves an uprising.
Que mal esta eso..
But maybe not all is lost, martinvictor says it's only games that depict violence but still there are plenty people who enjoy those.
But maybe not all is lost, martinvictor says it's only games that depict violence but still there are plenty people who enjoy those.
*Facepalm*
I feel for you, Venezuela, I really do. This is the dumbest thing I've heard in a while. Hopefully it can be turned around..
I feel for you, Venezuela, I really do. This is the dumbest thing I've heard in a while. Hopefully it can be turned around..
That's what you get for living in Venezuela. The government is made of a bunch of Communist Nazis.
@keyz
As if you even knew what the word socialism ment. Ever attended public school, borrowed a library book, or used public transit? Boom, horrible, evil socialism right there. WAKE UP. >_>
I'd like to know who's in power right now. If their government is conservative controlled, that's likey the reason for this rediculous ban.
As if you even knew what the word socialism ment. Ever attended public school, borrowed a library book, or used public transit? Boom, horrible, evil socialism right there. WAKE UP. >_>
I'd like to know who's in power right now. If their government is conservative controlled, that's likey the reason for this rediculous ban.
@EVIL-C
There's a pretty big difference between using a library and banning videogames. Socialism is always evil unless in the smallest of doses.
There's a pretty big difference between using a library and banning videogames. Socialism is always evil unless in the smallest of doses.
@martinvictor
I truly feel sorry for you. I was directing my hate more towards the people in charge than the people living there. Sorry for the confusion.
I truly feel sorry for you. I was directing my hate more towards the people in charge than the people living there. Sorry for the confusion.
Venezuela's government is a dictatorship run by a thug...what else do you expect?
EVIL-C
I dont know what socialism means? You make no sense. Yeah we have public run institutions but that doesnt make us socialist. Those things are just more efficiently run with the government than what the free market could do. Point is that we are a capitalist society and socialism is where the government provides and decides most of the market outcomes. They do this so its "fair". Well i believe in opportunity over fairness and thats why we are the wealthiest country on this planet. Because of good ol capitalism.
I dont know what socialism means? You make no sense. Yeah we have public run institutions but that doesnt make us socialist. Those things are just more efficiently run with the government than what the free market could do. Point is that we are a capitalist society and socialism is where the government provides and decides most of the market outcomes. They do this so its "fair". Well i believe in opportunity over fairness and thats why we are the wealthiest country on this planet. Because of good ol capitalism.
Lo siento a todos que viven en Venezuela..... Moriré sin mis juegos
I feel very sorry to all those who live in Venezuela. I would die without my games.
I feel very sorry to all those who live in Venezuela. I would die without my games.
Oh for crying out loud! If I heard something like that was happening I'd friggin REVOLT.
But you know, if this is really going forward then this is the second country to do this. After, err, Germany.
But you know, if this is really going forward then this is the second country to do this. After, err, Germany.
Has no one in the government played Tetris. Quick someone send them a Pokemon game that'll keep em wanting more.
Seriously though, I don't know how many computers there are in Venezuela but it would be impossible to ban video games in America since everyone owns a computer and goes online.
@EVIL-C
ah evil c
so typical "GAMES ARE BANNED, MUST BE REPUBLIKANS LOLOLOLOLOL"
TOO STUPID TO LIVE
please, resist the brainwashing, or rid us of your presence
"hugo iz right wing lololololol i know nothing about the world, im worse than redneak" ....now i need a smoke, too much stupid in one spot
ah evil c
so typical "GAMES ARE BANNED, MUST BE REPUBLIKANS LOLOLOLOLOL"
TOO STUPID TO LIVE
please, resist the brainwashing, or rid us of your presence
"hugo iz right wing lololololol i know nothing about the world, im worse than redneak" ....now i need a smoke, too much stupid in one spot
If you truly wish to stop your country's government from banning a harmless activity, the only thing to do is fight it. Do not allow yourselves to be oppresed. Have your voice heard, and make your mark on the pages history, in blood if need be. Your life is worthless the moment you give up the will to cause change. Don't just moan about how the law is unfair; DO something about it.
Of course, I won't be there to help you, because I live in freaking America.
Of course, I won't be there to help you, because I live in freaking America.
it's so sad how stupid people in government positions usually turn out to be
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there's violence in most games even on the mario series