Tony Blair okays UK game industry

British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, defended the UK game industry's classification system during questioning in the House of Commons yesterday. The hearing is just the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of the tragic murder of Stefan Pakeerah at the hands of his peer, Warren Leblanc. In the initial media frenzy, it was alleged that Leblanc had been influenced by Rockstar's ultra-violent, action title Manhunt, however, these claims were later dismissed by police, and again in court by the Judge, Prosecution, and even the Defense. Still, MP Keith Vaz felt it necessary to raise the issue again, questioning if Blair had any concern for the effects of videogame violence on children. In response, Blair backed the UK rating system in an effort to defend the rights "responsible adults" have to gain access to mature games.