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Under Venezuelan law, a bill needs to pass two debates, and then be approved by the President, before being passed into law.Should it become law, it will be illegal to sell or distribute violent video games in the country, with offenders risking replica Cartier W660012I Ladie's watch heavy fines if caught in violation.It's been introduced with two things in mind: concerns over the effect violent games and toys have on the development of children, along with a fear that violent toys (also covered under the bill) can be used can be used in real crimes.One has to wonder if this is all Mercenaries 2's fault."
