Madworld Video Game Advertising

EDM number 1141 in 2008-09, proposed by Keith Vaz on 20/03/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Arts.

That this House condemns the advertising strategy chosen for the video game Madworld in which severed artificial limbs were placed around London; believes this publicity stunt was irresponsible and unnecessary, particularly given that the game company has no control over who will be exposed to it; acknowledges that the game is intended for adult gamers, but notes that such an advertising campaign could also be seen by children; notes that according to a recent poll, 74 per cent. of parents believe that the content of video games is too violent; stresses that the Byron Review must be implemented in full; and calls upon the Government better to regulate the video games industry.

This motion has been signed by a total of 27 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.