Xfire Debate Club, uh, debates video game censorship

Should video games be expurgated for perceived obscene and/or indecent content? At 4:00 p.m. EDT today, Xfire Debate Club will be hosting talks concerning video game censorship. The heated exchange of words will be moderated by Henry Lowood of Stanford University. Other participants include:

• California State Senator Leland Yee

• ECA CEO Hal Halpin

• Game Politics Editor (and Joystiq contributor) Dennis McCauley

• Russ Pitts of Escapist Magazine

• Video game researcher Matteo Bittanti

• Dan Isett, Parents Television Council

Those interested in participating in the debate can contact Xfire directly (Xfire account is required), although you may not be able to reach them this close to the start. A transcript is forthcoming.

Update: the transcript is now available.