Cinema-style rating for computer games
March 23, 2008
Every computer game is set to be given a "parent-friendly" classification in an attempt to prevent children gaining access to some of the most violent and sexually explicit products on the market.
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TechWeb - We look at World of Warcraft, Desktop Tower Defense, Orange Box, Wii Sports, Civilization IV, and other top video games to see why video gamers of all ages are getting hooked.
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Microsoft may be responsible for the foundation of Windows-based gaming, but its recent efforts to help the waning PC gaming industry have done little: developers and gamers alike are clamoring for more love from Microsoft.Read More... 
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