Chinese authorities claim the restrictions are necessary for the 'rational allocation' of work and rest.
The Chinese government announced on Tuesday a curfew on gaming as part of a policy initiative meant to prevent minors from"indulging in online games."
"While satisfying the needs of the people for leisure and entertainment and enriching the people's spiritual and cultural life, some minors are addicted to games and excessive consumption, which are worthy of high attention," said a representative from the General Administration of Press and Publication , a censorship agency subordinate to the Chinese Communist Party's publicity department.
It's unclear how these new rules, particularly those limiting game time, will be enforced with single-player games. But game developers increasingly require a persistent internet connection for playing even their single-player titles, which will likely aid the Chinese government in its enforcement efforts across all games and platforms.
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