Iraq bans Fortnite, PUBG citing their 'negative' influence on youth
The new ban quickly drew online discontent with hundreds of Iraqi social media users criticising lawmakers for what they said were misplaced priorities.
Twenty Seven-year-old Christian Acevedo plays the video game 'Fortnite Battle Royale' from his home in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., on April 21, 2018. Acevedo says if he doesn't have to work the next day, he often stays up all night to play the popular game(photo credit: JILLIAN KITCHENER/REUTERS)ByREUTERS