The Chinese Government is ‘Considering Limiting Online Gaming Hours’

22.4.07

Indeed, minors under 18 who spend more than 3 consecutive hours playing will suffer penalties in the number of points they can achieve per day. Online gaming companies online have three months to install this so-called anti-addiction software. Hardcore gamers who spend more than 5 consecutive hours playing will not receive any points, and a message will appear on their screens alerting them to the risk that so many hours of gaming poses to their health.

According to a recent study by the National Center for Children, 13% of minors under 18 who use the web are addicted to online gaming.

On the other hand, games that offer a view of history that differs from the official version have been censored… but that’s another story.
You can read the full story on the BBC website.