Brazil Bans EverQuest!

Brazil has banned EverQuest and CounterStrike in a move against what they see as violence inspiring video games. The ban was ordered in October by a judge, but just now has come into force in the South American nation.

Both began in 1999 and have since developed huge worldwide followings.

Some psychologists have described them as addictive as drugs. A few players have turned professional, earning money from powerful characters they sell, or from the auction of hard-to-win virtual items.

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