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Mexico Approves 8% Tax on Mature Video Games

10/20/2025

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Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved an eight percent tax on video games rated C or D, which indicate mature content.
The C rating is for players aged 18 and older, allowing extreme violence and moderate sexual content, while the D rating is for adults only.
The Treasury Department referenced studies linking violent video games to increased aggression and negative psychological effects.
The tax applies to both digital and physical copies of games, including in-game purchases, and will be debated in the Senate before the November 15 budget deadline.

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Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved an eight percent tax on video games rated C or D, which indicate mature content.
The C rating is for players aged 18 and older, allowing extreme violence and moderate sexual content, while the D rating is for adults only.
The Treasury Department referenced studies linking violent video games to increased aggression and negative psychological effects.
The tax applies to both digital and physical copies of games, including in-game purchases, and will be debated in the Senate before the November 15 budget deadline.