The Chinese government will implement a real name verification system for games across the country by September.
The measure is intended to prevent gamers from spending too much time online. Gaming is already under strict control in China as a developer and publisher and cannot launch games in the country until the titles are approved by the government’s regulatory body.
Despite obstacles, the Chinese gaming market is worth it.
The new regulations against gambling addiction make it mandatory for players to log in to games with their real name, which are then verified using an authorization system operated by the Chinese government.
While the names of the players are not visible, this move allows the government to verify the IDs and how many hours players under 18 spend playing games.
Since China is a top spot for sports, the control tactics are a sore point for players and the gaming industry. However, companies like Tencent have operated on their own as restrictive and intrusive strategies as a verification system with facial recognition scans.
