China has announced a new rule under which people below the age of 18 can only play video games one hour daily from Friday to Sunday. Real-name registration systems will also be implemented.
China has had a troubled history when it comes to video games. Back in 2015, it finally ended the nation-wide ban on the sale and purchase of game consoles, something that it had imposed to safeguard the nation’s youth and its culture. Just a few months ago, an official Chinese client for Steam was launched that only offers titles that adhere to the country’s strict regulations, for example, those regarding the display of blood and gambling. Now, the Chinese government has announced a new rule that states that minors in the country can only play video games for a maximum of three hours each weekend.
