U.S. Court Finds Video Games are Protect Speech

Another big win for the ever-booming video game industry occurred, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that video games are protected under the first amendment, just as much as video, music and any other medium.

The case, titled Video Software Dealers Associate v. Schwarzenegger ruled that the state of California could not enforce a 2005 law to regulate the sale and/ or rental of computer and video games. Schwarzenegger was for a law which would enforce stricter penalties for minors who purchased mature titles. This is the 13th ruling by a court to declare that video games are indeed protected speech, and such regulations would be unconstitutional.

The courts also found that no direct link existed between those who play violent video games and violent behaviors. This is a great day for gamers!

Source: VGVN