Happiness is a warm gun

500,000 military rifles are kept in Swiss cellars and cupboards (remember our trigger-happy neighbours?), but apparently fake guns are more of a problem:

From WRS:

Parliament votes to ban violent video games

Switzerland could become the first European country to outlaw violent video games.

Yesterday the Senate voted for the ban, following the lead of the House of Representatives.

Parliament has now asked the Federal Cabinet to draft a law prohibiting the production, importation, sale and distribution of violent games.

The Cabinet, however, is not convinced.

Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf says she understands the reasons behind the votes, but says she trusts the cantons and the industry to attend to problems.

Electronic Arts spokesperson Tiffany Steckler says it shows a poor understanding of the industry and people who enjoy gaming.