EU Looks at Violent Video Games Ban

While it appears as if the effort to ban violent video games in America has hit a dead end, efforts are beginning in Europe to institute a ban there. It's unclear, however, if it will even matter in the end because the movement would only suggest methods to curb the sales of the games to minors and not implement any laws. It will be up to the 27 individual states as to whether they implement part, none or all of the recommendations.

There is some movement, however, to harmonize laws regarding the sale of games to children younger than the age on the label of the game. According to the European Commission, many EU retailers are not bothering to check the age of buyers, which is allowing some to purchase games not meant for those under the age of 16.