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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Eurotrip.

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Most people in America don't understand this. There is no reason for a game maker to bend over for European countries. Europe is the size of a large shopping mall. If one country bans something, or has objectionable laws, all the gamers have to do is walk, or swim, to the other end.