Projects that got banned because of their design, gameplay, or even because of one small detail that just flashed in the background. What initiatives did game developers pay for and what did it lead to?
Surprisingly, computer games are not that common. banned at the state level. Usually, the age limit is enough to deal with all the legal nuances and calmly be released on the territory of any country. However, sometimes the developers still crossed the line, and their titles received an eternal ban. We talk about TOP 5 banned gameswho never received forgiveness.
bully
Where banned: Brazil
The Bully game is a very controversial project. It has a lot of violence, there are frank scenes and even "criminal" groups. Almost a description of GTA or some game about the Mafia, but this is a title about school life. The developers showed fierce high school studentsThat bully each other and live literally according to the laws of thieves.
This did not please the government of many countries, but only Brazil decided on an outright ban. The official position of the authorities: the game promotes violence among children. Now the project is not just banned, for its distribution (even non-commercial) you can get $1000 fine.
EA Sports MMA
Where banned: Denmark
An unexpectedly unpleasant situation arose for EA with their Sports MMA project. Games about sports are generally difficult to ban, even if they are fights without rules. The project, even before the release, became an unofficial trailer for the meeting between Rogers and Emelianenko, thereby attracting close attention communities.
And this led to the fact that the project was banned in Denmark. The truth is not because of fighting or violence, but because of ... power engineers. These drinks are banned in the country and therefore they advertising within the title caused blocking. EA refused to cut the integration, so the ban has not yet been lifted.
Company of Heroes 2
Where banned: Russia
Company of Heroes 2 unusual history of the ban: it was not dictated by the authorities, but began with ordinary s. The community did not like the way the Soviet soldiers were depicted in the game. The hardships of war turned them into monsters, and the overall picture looked incredibly depressing.
A petition was signed immediately after the release. The players asked to ban the project directly with the authorities, and they agreed. As a result, the publisher had to withdraw its title and stop any sales in this region.
Mortal Combat
Where banned: , South Korea, Australia
Mortal Combat is another series of games about violence that has been banned in several countries. The first part of the franchise banned almost immediately and has not yet been withdrawn from the "red zone". Of course, morals gradually softened, and the governments of different countries began to treat the project more loyally, but old grievances are not so easily forgotten.
Most government officials outraged finishing. Broken spines and deprivation of eyes were clearly too much for the fragile psyche of non-gamers. Fatality causes problems for MK and to this day, however, it is being banned less and less.
GTA Series
Where banned: Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, Brazil, UAE
It is not surprising that the series GTA took first place in the TOP. The games in this franchise are filled with violence Main characters commit crimes and use the services moths. Of course, the project has an 18+ rating, but even this did not save it from bans.
The reasons for the restrictions were completely different. In Australia, human rights activists were worried that the main character had the opportunity to abuse the girls of the oldest profession. Representatives of the gaming industry from the UAE were outraged by the presence of such ladies, as well as prohibited substances. In Thailand and Malaysia, they simply did not cope with the age ratings, but in Brazil, GTA Episodes from Liberty City was banned for use of music by a local author without permission.
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