14 DAY TRIAL // Even though adding cigarette-like health warnings to video games is not exactly the first thing we'd like to agree with... actually, it's a thing we would definitely not agree with, anyway, it seems that other people and companies agree completely. And that is not only strange, but really makes you wonder: who is right, after all?
The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), welcomes the findings of the Byron Review. ELSPA considers that it delivers a better understanding on how to protect children online or while playing video games. Even though part of that is true, one thing is certain: if parents do nothing to protect their kids, nobody can do it. It's the same thing as with the cigarettes (I'm using them as an example since they're now related, right?): even though it writes on the packs that they can kill you, so many people still smoke. They should really come up with some more interesting ways of "protecting".
But, as we said, ELSPA has a different opinion: "We fully support Dr Byron's advice to parents on the use of technology in the home and parental awareness of their children's activities, including the need for wider awareness of age ratings on video games," said Paul Jackson, Director General, ELSPA.
They also seem to enjoy the attention that's currently given to them: "The games industry would need to be re-assured that the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) would be capable of delivering against any new remit, or whether PEGI may be more appropriate. We welcome the news that the Government wishes to consult with the industry on any changes to the classification system. We look forward to working very closely with Government over the next few months to address these concerns as the implications of the review are fully understood," Jackson said.