By now I'm sure you'll have read some of the reactionary nonsense pouring out of the stupid-hole of MP Liam Fox. As ever videogames are singled out in a way movies, books and television shows aren't.

This morning TIGA, the videogames industry body has issued a statement on the issue.

"I can certainly understand why some people feel sensitive about this issue. However, we should remember that some games and indeed other forms of entertainment (such as movies and books) are sometimes set in a contemporary war scenario. The crucial point is that this game is 18 rated so should therefore only be played by a mature adult audience able to understand the difference between a computer game and actual events in Afghanistan. Consumers will be the ultimate judge of this game." - Dr. Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO.

Thankfully the government has been distancing itself from Liam Fox. In recent years thankfully government has had a more intelligent approach to the games industry, even if some MPs have not.