GridGames.ID – The Game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG which is currently popular is getting a number of criticisms from several countries because it is considered to have a negative influence on the community.
Like India, which prohibits its people from playing PUBG because it is considered a source of various social problems such as domestic violence to the academic decline of students.
Then, Indonesia, through the West Java MUI, recently also considered banning PUBG after the terror case that occurred in New Zealand.
But before PUBG, there were a number of game titles that were already banned in various countries in the world. The reasons also vary, but most of them are due to cultural differences in each country.
Here are 7 game titles that were banned:
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1. RapeLay
Illusion
RapeLay
This game made by Japanese studio, Illusion, which was released in 2006 is very controversial. This game has a vulgar storyline and contains elements of sexual violence.
RapeLay It is also illegal to sell in some countries such as Argentina, New Zealand, and Indonesia.
2. Manhunt 2
Rockstar Games
Manhunt 2
First series Manhunt was under pressure from several countries.
However, in the second series that presents more scenes gore the brutal ones get even tougher opposition.
In the UK, this game can’t even get a rating. In addition, some countries also prohibit the sale of games Manhunt 2.
3. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Red Storm Entertainment
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Although this game received a number of positive criticisms from critics, but in Mexico this game is actually banned
Even though Mexico has never specifically banned any game before, this game was banned because it depicts the city of Ciudad Juárez in a very bad condition chaos.
4. Postal 2
Running with Scissors
Postal 2
One of those who banned this game was New Zealand, arguing: “Dirty and disgusting content: Urination, High Violence, Cruelty to Animals, Homophobia, Race and Ethnic Stereotypes”. Those who own the game will be fined $1,400.
5. Custers’s Revenge
Mystique
Custer’s Revenge
Custer’s Revenge is a game title for the Atari 2600 console which was released in 1982. This game received criticism for containing pornographic elements in it.
A number of cities in America prohibit the sale of this game, one of which is Oklahoma City.
6. The Pokemon Trading Card Game
Nintendo
The Pokemon Trading Card Game
What country bans harmless games like The Pokemon Trading Card game? The answer is Saudi Arabia.
This game is considered a threat to national security because the symbol used for energy in the game resembles the “Star of David” symbol which is associated with Zionism and is the symbol of Israel.
Promoting Zionism is not forbidden in many Middle Eastern countries, for obvious geopolitical reasons.
7. Grand Theft Auto
Alienware Arena
Grand Theft Auto
GTA is often criticized in almost all corners of the world because it contains elements of violence and chaos.
However, the country that banned the game the most was Thailand. This was done after there were residents who killed people and blamed GTA for their actions.
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