TOGED Issues Statement: New Game Law Discussed; Video Games Continue to Be Blamed

Despite a new law concerning video games having been accepted by a Turkish parliamentary commission on April 2, 2026, discussions are already underway for an even stricter piece of legislation. This development has raised concerns within the Turkish game development community.

The Turkish Game Developers Association (TOGED) recently held a meeting with the relevant parliamentary commission. During the extensive discussion, TOGED officials presented their views on the gaming industry and addressed the commission's concerns. TOGED noted that while the commission members had some gaming background, their perspective on games remained biased.

TOGED emphasized that games are not the primary cause of violence and do not solely create such effects. They presented scientific research to support their claims and provided information on age ratings, parental controls, the existing legal framework, and strategies to address negative behaviors within gaming communities. The association also offered recommendations for creating a healthier and safer gaming environment for children. Despite these efforts, TOGED expressed concern that the push for a more stringent law continues, even before the initial legislation takes effect.