Iran Computer and Video Games Foundation

Iran National Foundation of Computer Games
FormationJanuary 1, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-01-01)
TypeNonprofit organization
Location
Area served
Iran
Parent organization
Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
Websiteen.ircg.ir

The Iran Computer and Video Games Foundation (ICVGF), also known as the National Foundation for Computer Games (NFCG), is an Iranian nonprofit organization[dubious – discuss] established by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance to control and support the video game industry in Iran.[1]

Established in 2007, the ICVGF is responsible for publishing and releasing video games, supporting Iranian video game developers, teaching video game development, and monitoring the activities of LAN gaming centers in Iran.[2] The ICVGF is also responsible for banning foreign video games that are not compatible with Iran's political views, and filtering video game websites that do not meet governmental rules.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

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