U.S. rep mulls legislative action to press games industry on extremism

The report found that 16% of young players said they’d been exposed to white supremacist comments while playing games, higher than the 14% exposed through in-person conversation, but lower than the 26% through social media.

The ESA had sent its own letter to Trahan and other Congressional leaders, outlining the measures the industry has taken with parental controls and moderation. While condemning white supremacy and other forms of hate, the ESA letter suggests the political alarm over games is based on an overly broad use of the term “extremism.”

“Suggestions that playing video games expose players to ‘extremist’ behavior cause a false alarm and create a false reality. The reality is that millions of Americans are engaging in fun, positive and valuable play on our platforms. That is because our members place a high priority on creating safe and inclusive environments. And where harmful behavior surfaces, our industry addresses it promptly.

How about letting people decide on their own?

The US government cannot be an arbiter of speech. It's against the law.

I thought private companies were free to regulate their content as they so choose? No legistlation mandating it would be constitutional

Hey look! We find another place online where people are saying things we don't like

Yep, it’s video games

Everyone is talking about how radically socialistic games have become since Super Mario Brothers. My brother who lives with my mother hasn’t left his man cave in about 10 years.

Tipper Gore and her consequences have been a disaster for the human race

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