China has decided to radically solve the issue of how long children can sit at the computer. On Tuesday, entered into force a new law under which persons under the age of 18 can now play computer games only from 8:00 to 22:00 and only 90 minutes a day.
I think it’s a little too much? Congratulations, it only gets more interesting. Among other new rules: mandatory registration of children accounts under their own names and with their own ID as well as a limit on the additional costs of $28—$57 per month designed to limit the cost of DLC and microtransactions.
Although on the weekends the students will be able to play a little longer — 3 hours a day, it is unlikely for them special comfort.
It is not known what punishment will await violators.
According to the official statement of the authorities, the objective of restrictions — the fight against video game addiction, vision problems, and «poor academic performance» among teenagers. According to representatives of China’s National Press and Publication Administration, the games have a «disproportionate influence on mental and physical health of minors and their way of life and academic success.»
According to analysts in the gaming industry have long known about the limitations — and many manufacturers have time to prepare for change. Ostaetsja only to wonder how soon the Chinese students will find loopholes to circumvent the ninety-minute limit on favorite Fortnite.