GAME OVER for young gamers in China, but why?

The Chinese video game regulator limits gaming for under 18's to one hour on certain days. Is it a good idea?

21 September 2021

Presented by Chris Berrow, Leigh Milner with Alex Rhodes.

Production by Chris Berrow.

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Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner discuss China's new regulations for gaming, aimed at stopping young people playing for more than an hour on certain days. We’re bringing you reviews of the best new games: Back 4 Blood, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Pokemon Unite, Death’s Door and Mario Golf: Super Rush. Reporting from Alex Rhodes, who takes his plague simulator experience a little bit too far!

In this episode

02:30 - Gaming News for September 2021

What are the big gaming stories for September?

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Gaming News for September 2021
Leigh Milner, Naked Gaming Podcast

Leigh Milner takes us through the big gaming stories from this month, from gaming at the Olympics to a new handheld console from Steam.

04:24 - China limits gaming for children

Why has China restricted gaming time for under 18s?

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China limits gaming for children
Chris Berrow, Naked Gaming Podcast

Chris Berrow investigates the latest restrictions by China on gaming for under 18s.

13:25 - Review: Back 4 Blood BETA

Is Back 4 Blood the spiritual sequel to Left for Dead 2? And should you buy it?

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Review: Back 4 Blood BETA
Chris Berrow & Leigh Milner, Naked Gaming Podcast

Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner review the Back 4 Blood BETA.

15:08 - Review: Death's Door

We review Death's Door, a game where you play as a crow and reap souls. Spooky.

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Review: Death's Door
Chris Berrow & Leigh Milner, Naked Gaming Podcast

Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner review Death's Door, which has one of the best descriptions on Steam ever. "Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow".