Devs set up GDC roundtable conference to counter "censorship" of loot box regulations

Global gains against game censorship are suddenly at risk from a combination of actions against our industry. With the World Health Organization classifying "gaming disorder" a mental health condition and burgeoning legislation around the world against Loot Boxes, a handful of government officials again wield outsized power over our creative and business decisions...What are developers to do? Join us for a discussion on how we can protect our rights.Game developers and allies will get updates on the latest assaults on their self-expression and business rights, learn about potential implications of recent government changes, find out what has worked in the past, and learn how to protect themselves and support their peers.The intended audience is all game developers and allies who want to protect themselves, their work, and their peers from video game censorship.http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/27/game-developers-call-loot-box-restrictions-censorship-ahead-gdc-conference-7345157/http://schedule.gdconf.com/session/censorship-strikes-back-roundtable-presented-by-igda/856303"Guys we gotta stop the government from stopping us from profiteering!" via /r/Games http://ift.tt/2HPCeSA