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Jericho Won't Be Edited For Germany

Despite the loss they'll be taking in German game sales, Codemasters has made the decision not to make substantial changes to their title Jericho after the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions were banned from commercial release in Germany. "'Following a review by the USK ratings board, which declined to give an official rating, Codemasters has decided not to change the artistic vision of the renowned author and film-maker Clive Barker though cuts and extensive changes,' said the company in a statement sent to GamesIndustry.biz." For a sense of what the fuss is about Rock, Paper, Shotgun has an analysis of the demo.

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  1. Re:What am I not seeing? by XxtraLarGe · · Score: 4, Funny

    From either of the linked articles, I have no idea what the objectionable content is. It sounds violent, but what FPS isn't? Can anyone provide more info? It's a first person shooter, featuring Nazis against Scientologists. I'm not sure who the protagonists are.
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  2. Re:Eurotrip. by oliderid · · Score: 2, Funny
    Europe is the size of a large shopping mall

    You should be hired as foreign markets consultant. You have the subtlety and skills to make big money.