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What the Violent Game Law Means for Call of Duty
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Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-18 18:31:45 184
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Panelists debate proposed law.
By Jim Reilly, IGN
A proposed law restricting the sale of violent games could have a great impact on the future of Activision's popular shooter franchise.
George Rose, Activision Blizzard Executive VP and Chief Public Policy Officer, claims the publisher would no longer be able produce the hit Call of Duty series if the Supreme Court deems a 2005 law to be constitutional, making it illegal for retailers to sell violent games to minors and impose $1,000 fines for each violation in California.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this past November regarding the proposed law. A decision has not been reached.
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