Apple OSX update to allow MMORPG rationing

PC News | Leopard pounces on World of Warcraft-playing kids.

Mac gamers (yeah, we know that’s almost an oxymoron, but there’s a few around) can expect to have their Mums and Dads restricting how much fat l00t they can get, with the release of the new version of OSX, Leopard. On Apple’s product page for the soon-to-be-released operating system update, Apple states that parents can “specify a time of day and duration for your child to play World of Warcraft. And with new remote setup, you can set parental controls from anywhere.” Note the singling out of the MMORPG that's one of the gaming world’s main vices.

So, if you’re a parent with a Mac and a World of Warcraft-playing kid, get ready for some pwning of your offspring. For any kids out there, it’s time to get as many hours clocked up in Azeroth as you can now, because when Leopard sinks its claws into you, with the help of your folks, you’ll definitely have to have done your homework before your next raid. Even if you have been a good little night elf.

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8 Comments

MasterBoofa

5 years ago

Very interesting... I think it is a great idea for the addicted gamers whatever the age

Spanca

5 years ago

I'm pretty sure Vista also has parental controls that allow the restriction of certain programs to designated hours of the day, essentially achieving the same thing.

Jellyfish

5 years ago

Why isn't this built into the game itself?

ObsoletE

5 years ago

^ why would ANY game developer actively put something into their product that forces the player to not play?

having said that, i use an alarm clock mod that flashes annoyingly if i play too long past a designated time. i don't need it most the time anyway, as i have enough self control to stop at a certain time, but it's useful to know it's there, just in case.

wobbler

5 years ago

LOL Maybe the game should have a few gambling style pamphlets added that pop up every now and then

Jellyfish

5 years ago

ObsoletE wrote

Because some people don't have the self-control you have.

I know I used to lose entire days in games when I was younger. Also I'm sure Blizzard wouldn't really care if players weren't allowed to play during certain times as they still get money from the subscription.

Phil

5 years ago

Blizzard would care. less playing time means less chance to get addicted, and therefore less potential for future subscription sales. It's not like Blizzard are evil, they just want as many people playing for as long as possible, to make the most money. It just so happens that their business is video games.

Space.Cowboy17

5 years ago

Hilarious. I'm one of those oxymorons.

Still, i'm more of a video gamer than a computer gamer. I'd rather not play a game that I have to pay for monthly.

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