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 Send to email | UAE State Enforces God Of War Ban [God Of War] in BannedGod Of WarPiracyUaeviolent videogames |  By Mike Fahey
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 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. All concerned government departments are instructed to prohibit the sale of God of War and games like it, confiscating copies when they are found.
It's interesting to see how games are received in other countries. In the United States, the killing of ancient Greek gods is hardly a reason to try and get a game, though I am surprised the topless women and sex scenes didn't have people picketing in droves.
It's also refreshing to see that the mainstream media is the same no matter what beat they cover, as evidenced by the way the article was closed. Have you noticed increased bad behaviour in a child that could be attributed to violent video games? Tell us about it. Are there enough regulations to check the sale of video games to minors? Mmmm, so very familiar.
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It’s interesting to see a large state university move to an open source and free (at least in the sense of purchase price) course management system. I wonder if LSU will have a service contract with some entity, or will do all their own service, customization, and integration. [..] Read complete article | | Published 11-Nov-2007 by Trey Martindale in News
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| Brazil Gets The Memo, Bans Bully [Brazil] | | Judge Flavio Rabello has barred the sale of Bully in Brazil, following requests for its banning from a youth centre in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. State prosecutor Alcindo Bastos says the reason for the ga [..] Read complete article | | Published 11-Apr-2008 by Luke Plunkett in BrazilBullyCensorshipClassificationLawLegalRockstarTake-Two
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