Game Developers Association of the Philippines urges focus on parental controls and education over banning violent video games

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The Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) argues banning violent video games won't fix child safety online, advocating for shared responsibility instead. GDAP states research doesn't link violent games to real-world violence, emphasizing factors like family engagement and mental health. They note games rated 18+ are not for children, and access failures point to parental control issues. The association highlights that most gamers are adults and calls for improved parental controls, digital literacy education, and government awareness campaigns rather than outright bans.


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