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xbox live
Microsoft Swings Xbox Live Banhammer, Thousands Fall
The forums trolled by Xbox Live subscribers are thick with accounts of bannings today, with what appears to be a broad sweeping set of Live accounts deleted, keeping thousands from accessing online gaming. At this point, we're not sure of the root cause — and neither, does it appear, do those affected — but there is rampant talk in the Xbox Scene forums, at least, about the abuse of pirated copies of games like Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty: World At War. It's all cleaned up "played early" and "back up copy" talk — thinly veiled "I pirated Game X before launch day" — amongst some users. More »
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Comment by 8bitcity: Still, what's the real harm in someone pirating a game before launch date, provided they actually pay for the game... 30 Responses | Other threads
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god of war
UAE State Enforces God Of War Ban
The Sharjah Municipality of the United Arab Emirates is having trouble keeping copies of God of War off the streets. The Sony game was banned for containing language and scenes that go against Islamic beliefs, notably the killing of gods, which I can understand, given the circumstance. Despite the bans, the game is still apparently easy to get hold of.A UAE national said he was one of the people who was shocked to discover that the game was distributed in commercial areas, including the Central Souq, Al Rolla and sports shops in Nuammiya. "I knew that it was banned, but many of my friends were able to buy pirated copies from Dh5 to Dh10. I was shocked to see how much it contradicted Islamic values," said Khalid Bin Deemas, adding that it was dangerous as the video game was popular among children.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Draftbaboon: We can't have tetris, It suggests terrorism by blowing up established blocks. If you think about it, your job in... more » | Other threads
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manhunt 2
Manhunt 2 Continues Uphill Battle for UK Release
Embattled Rockstar Games title Manhunt 2 got dealt another blow in the British Courts this week. As you know, the game was banned by the British Board of Film Classification for sale in the UK back in June, but Rockstar was able to revamp the game enough to get an appeal on the ban and convince the UK Video Appeals Committee to reclassify it with a new rating. But, it seems that the BBFC isn't ready to give up the fight just yet. More »
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By fdemarcoComment by ceilingFANBOY: @explodingman: A part of me was hoping you were going to say a case of Guy Fawkes masks. more » | Other threads
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BBFC Manhunt 2 Judicial Review Is Go
And the Manhunt 2 UK ban saga continues, as the British Board of Film Certification today announces that they have be granted permission for a judicial review of the appeal the Video Appeals Committee passed regarding the classification of the game. While I think we can all agree that no one cares about Manhunt 2 anymore, the unfolding drama could very well have an important effect on future, more interesting violent video games.The BBFC was today given permission to judicially review the decision by the Video Appeals Committee to overturn the Board's rejection of the video game Manhunt 2. The Board has also been granted a stay on the classification of the game. It is expected that the case will be heard in January.
So even if the review does fail, the chance for UK gamers to pass by Manhunt 2 on the shelves is still at least a couple of months away.
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By Mike FaheyComment by The Amazing Exploding-Man: Can't these people just let the game out and do poorly on its own? more » | Other threads
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game on
Singapore Lifts Mass Effect Lesbian Ban
It seems like only a couple days ago that Singapore's Media Development Authority announced a ban on BioWare's Mass Effect for the Xbox 360 due to hot, steamy, eye color-changing alien lesbian sex scenes. Perhaps between Monday and today they caught a glimpse at one of the clips of the scene online and realized it wasn't so bad. Perhaps the MDA got a little overexcited. Either way, today they've reversed said ban, allowing implied cross-species lovemaking to rain over Singapore like fairy dust, along with an M18 rating.The Board of Film Censors (BFC) said in a statement on Friday evening that it will selectively use games ratings to 'enable highly anticipated games to be launched in Singapore' until it puts in place a games classification system in January.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Losblocker: VICTORY ! my goverment is in truth full of rubbish and they have it up to their ears if you ask... more » | Other threads
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xbox live
Play Halo 3 Early, Get Banned
Barely an hour goes by without a tip popping into our magical Kotaku mailbox regarding broken street dates for Halo 3. Copies are appearing on eBay around the world, companies are shipping out their copies too early, and in some instances, people are just being asshats. UK gaming site Pro-G got their hands on a copy from high-street retailer Argos through their website, which this morning was allowing customers to order the game with an in-store pickup date of today. Before popping the game into their 360, however, they wisely contacted Microsoft. A rep for the company confirmed that anyone playing Halo 3 before the release date will have their Xbox Live accounts banned, going on to warn that simply playing offline will not work, as the moment you connect to live your play history will get you flagged for a ban. For those getting their hands on early copies, enjoy that new game smell...you've only got a week tops to wait! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by rovezer0: heres the news i found: UPDATE #1 Pro-G has since been contacted by another MS rep, who said the ban only applies... more » | Other threads
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the darkness goes into darkness
Banned in Singapore
Not only was I born in Singapore, but I still hold my passport from there, so I think I'm allowed to say that they can beretardedoverly-protective of their citizens sometimes. The Darkness is the newest game to be added to the list of games that have been banned in the country for excessive violence. This is another title from 2k that won't be seeing the light of day (at least legally) in Singapore since GTA IV has also been banned. Rumor also has it that Bioshock will be the next one on the Eurasian chopping block for the same reason. Like the slogan, "It's Uniquely Singapore". More »
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By Kim PhuComment by Druminfected: anybody watch the channels on the tv in The Darkness? that shit's tight! I'm pretty sure it... more » | Other threads
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rule of rose
Rule Of Rose Faces Opposition in Europe
It seems that Rule of Rose is becoming Europe's version of Bully. Last week, the Mayor of Rome called for the game's ban and now it has escalated into a Europe wide issue. The controversy has even managed to make it to the front page of the UK Times right next to a story about prisoner abuse. The article comes with the shocking headline "Violent children's game investigated by Europe" More »
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By fdemarcoComment by Ñ•Ñ‚raиgÑ” ιiттιє prіиcÑ”ss ××: okay im a 15 year old teenage girl and im a muslim and i got this game whilst playing it... more » | Other threads
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By Mike FaheyComment by Chris Mabry: Wow. Now that their story has made international headlines, they're gonna get bullied SOOOOOOO much more when they get back... more » | Other threads
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major nelson
Major Nelson Banned From Xbox Live
Say it ain't so! One of the teams that handles tools for Xbox Live sits across the hall from Microsoft's Major "Larry" Nelson and banned the guy for funsies. Major Nelson writes: More »
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Comment by Jay: Good, thats what he gets for calling me a "Fag" in COD2 the other night. 1 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
Blizzard Revs up the Ban Wagon
Blizzard has announced that they've banned over 5400 accounts and suspended 10700 others for gold farming, hacking, cheating, and other antisocial and unapproved behavior. In their announcement they specifically thank the informants who made it all possible: More »
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By kotaku.comComment by Zoglog: Yeah they did this for Diablo 2. Remember how it didn't do Jack to cheating? You really expect them to... more » | Other threads
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By lsmithComment by giant_frying_pan: That's the problem though. Cheating scum get their kicks from spoiling the experience of as many honest people as possible.... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Stealth43: "Still, pretty hilarious that Americans can't handle the sight of adults pretending to shoot either other" Huh? We can handle... more » | Other threads
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