AdSense and Violent Video Games?

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by GamerDude, Sep 21, 2010.

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    Hey guys,

    I am thinking about making a video game website that would contain images and videos of violent video games. Much of the media would contain fictional video game blood and gore. Do you think that Google would have a content issue with such a site? This seems like this is a gray area.

    I value your opinions.

    Thanks,
    GamerDude
     
    Last edited: Sep 21, 2010
    GamerDude, Sep 21, 2010 IP
  2. lapidus

    lapidus Well-Known Member

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    I think will be ok becasue as you can check example other video game sites havea lot of violent games there. And have adsense.
     
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  3. GamerDude

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    I do see a lot of "free game" sites that are violent, like 666games.net for example, that are using Adsense. However, what I am worried about is when displaying media from licensed games that have a rating by the ESRB of Mature 17+. Would this make a difference?
     
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    MassiSandage Peon

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    Sources close to the matter said that the company has developed an in-game advertising technology that allows it to insert video ads into games. In demos of the technology, a game character can introduce a video ad, saying something like,

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    I would say it should be fine. I could not find anything in Adsense policy which says anything about violence.
     
    seonewlearner, Sep 30, 2010 IP