Scottish MP urges peers to look at gaming’s “positive aspects”

Edge report that a Scottish MP has asked his peers to get behind a push to stop the negative portrayal video games usually attract.

Gavin Brown, Conservative MP for Lothians, rose the issue yesterday when speaking at a Scottish Parliament Members’ Debate

“[We] must ensure that a positive perception of games is promoted, instead of the negative perception that some games might have attracted,” Brown commented

“Gaming is extremely popular… but only 3 percent of games sold have a mature or 18 rating. It is important for us to emphasise the positive aspects of gaming.”

Brown’s commets were made during a debate about tax breaks for the UK development sector.