JKKDARK Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Gears of War cancelled in Germany Due to its extreme violence and body-chainsawing antics, Gears of War will not be released in Germany, Microsoft has disappointingly revealed to our German friends. Apparently USK, the German body responsible for games rating, has refused to give Gears an age rating after several submissions from Microsoft. The big M says that after consultation between Epic and the USK, a cut-down version of the ultra-violent shooter was decided to be "not possible" without fundamentally changing the core gameplay.. The announcement comes after Capcom's zombie-blaster, Dead Rising was also stripped of an official release in the country. As Germany is one of the biggest videogame markets in Europe, the news will no-doubt come as hefty blow to Microsoft and Epic. We've contacted the developer for comment on the cancellation and will let you know when we get a reply. It's a shame. Every violent game will be banned here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroK Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 You can always get the game via online stores etc if you want..This only affects buying in the stores... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucandrake Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Wow, that really sucks, man if that happens here in the US I'm going to be really pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Wow, that really sucks, man if that happens here in the US I'm going to be really pissed. It shouldn't, the U.S. has allowed worse stuff to be on the shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroK Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Wow, that really sucks, man if that happens here in the US I'm going to be really pissed. It shouldn't, the U.S. has allowed worse stuff to be on the shelves. Only aslong as there is no nudism involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smilee Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Man that sucks. Not only is it unfortunate for people wanting the game, but it also gives a blow to microsoft's proclaimed killer app's reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Well since the EU is such a big happy family, just visit a nearby country and get it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iq_132 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Well since the EU is such a big happy family, just visit a nearby country and get it there. not only that, pick up a few to sell on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agozer Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Most germans that are fully aware of what kind of restrictions their country's *mindflock* laws impose on media and games expecially, import the games from another EU country. So there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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