Rock bottom is no place to set up camp. Especially in the dark.
Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Posted by: Mister Donut
In that case, it would have a chance of working much more effectively. In a way I'm for this, and in a way I'm against it. I don't want screaming twelve year olds in my online experience, but there's only so much you can do.
If this went through, wouldn't it hurt sales?
Well, the "Average" gamer, in 2011 (according to the article I posted earlier) is 37 and has been gaming for 20 years. So, underaged gamers aren't the slice of the pie that everyone here is concerned about. They are a big slice, but by no means the biggest.
Now, gaming developers shouldn't be selling to these kids anyways. Its like Phillip Morris complaining about the 18 to smoke law as it cuts into their profits. I know that tobacco and games aren't comparable, but this analogy is pretty apt.
Finally, kids will still get to play. They will just need to get their parent's ID card through fair means or foul. This will cause a larger percentage of parents to look into what their kids are doing when they play. When is parental involvement a bad thing?
You know, I actually agree with this. Thanks for the insight.