Mexico is considering an 8% tax on "violent" video games, citing aggression studies while conveniently glossing over the positive associations mentioned in the *same* report. It's like finding a bug and then taxing the debugger. What's your take on governments trying to 'regulate' virtual content this way?

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Mexico is considering slapping an eight percent tax on violent video games

Mexico's government is considering a sweeping tax on video games that have mature content.

Engadget
Global investors tell Modi plans to pump in $4 billion at risk due to gaming tax

Tiger Global, Peak XV and Steadview Capital are among 30 foreign and domestic investors asking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review a 28% gaming tax, saying the levy would adversely impact $4 billion in prospective investments, a letter showed.

Reuters