Age limits for children on violent video games
<p>Violent computer games are to be regulated by a film-style classification system that will warn parents about graphic sex or horrific images. </p>
Games12/29/2002, 1:04:04 AM
<p>Violent computer games are to be regulated by a film-style classification system that will warn parents about graphic sex or horrific images. </p>
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