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Dead Space Executive Producer Confirms Japan Ban; Australian Version Uncut

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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Dead Space Executive Producer Confirms Japan Ban; Australian Version Uncut

In an interview with IGN Australia, Dead Space executive producer Glen Schofield has confirmed that the title has been banned in Japan, and hints at difficulties in Germany and Korea as well. The Australian version will arrive uncut.

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Dead Space Banned in Germany, China, Japan?

Friday, September 5, 2008

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<em>Dead Space</em> Banned in Germany, China, Japan?

Though Dead Space will arrive earlier in the United States than originally anticipated (October 14th for consoles, 20th for PC), other countries may not be receiving the game at all. According to the game’s community managers, Dead Space has been banned in Germany, China and Japan.

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Konami Asking Reviewers to Self-Censor MGS4 Reviews

Friday, May 30, 2008

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Konami Asking Reviewers to Self-Censor MGS4 Reviews

In another move toward limiting the freedom of the games press to convey facts to readers, Stephen Totilo over at MTV Multiplayer has posted reports that Konami is requesting that reviewers not mention certain technical details about Metal Gear Solid 4 in reviews. Those details, however, have already been leaked. Specifically, Konami is rumored to [...]

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Richard Bartle Slings Mud at Anti-Game Advocates

Monday, April 28, 2008

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Richard Bartle Slings Mud at Anti-Game Advocates

Get it? Slings Mud? Because Bartle designed… you know? Sure you do. We spotted this through Destructoid, and we’d like to call your attention to it as well: Richard Bartle, one of the original fathers of multiplayer online gaming, has penned a column for The Guardian. Taking some time away from his fellowship at the University [...]

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Remember Kane and Lynch? UK Bans Ad Campaign

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

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Remember Kane and Lynch? UK Bans Ad Campaign

In a stunning announcement months after the release of Kane and Lynch, the UK’s ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) has called a stop to one of the game’s ad campaigns.

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