Tag: Gamers

Categories Asia & Pacific

Chinese govt sees threat of addiction among nation’s teen gamers, sets out new restrictions on when under-18s can play online

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The Chinese government has announced tighter restrictions on how long people under 18 years of age can spend each week playing online video games, in an effort to tackle addictions to gaming among the country’s youth. … Read More >Chinese govt sees threat of addiction among nation’s teen gamers, sets out new restrictions on when under-18s can play online

Categories World

Riding Russiagate? New Call of Duty game promises return to COLD WAR with colorful propaganda & interview with KGB defector

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Makers of the Call of Duty video game series have gone full Cold War, setting their latest shooter in that era and using the infamous ‘active measures’ interview with a KGB defector in the teaser trailer. … Read More >Riding Russiagate? New Call of Duty game promises return to COLD WAR with colorful propaganda & interview with KGB defector

Categories Op-ed

Hong Kong protesters co-opt GTA for their riots, get owned by mainland gamers – if only it would all stay online

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The battle for Hong Kong has spilled over into virtual reality, after Western-backed protesters discovered they could use new Grand Theft Auto (GTA) features to act out their frustrations and fantasies. But two can play that game. … Read More >Hong Kong protesters co-opt GTA for their riots, get owned by mainland gamers – if only it would all stay online