Bulletstorm heavily censored in Germany, EA finds a workaround.

by Guest Wed 9 Feb 2011 - 11:42

A heavily censored version of Bulletstorm has secured a USK 18 + rating from the German Entertainment Software Rating Board.

While the mental looking shooter was cleared for release, the German edition won't feature ragdoll effects, blood, splatter or dismemberment, GamesIndustry.biz reports.

However, EA is also distributing the uncensored Austrian PEGI 18 version in Germany. This means gamers can opt for the full blood-soaked experience if they choose, assuming that version doesn't receive a ban ahead of the game's late February release.

Bulletstorm is the latest in a long line of games to face cuts based on Germany's strict youth protection regulations. Imported, uncensored versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops were banned from sale in the country last November.

Via CVG

by **N1NJA FWG** Wed 9 Feb 2011 - 12:12

When will authorities grasp that games don't need to be censored or cut as long as the relevant laws back up the intended audience and are much tighter on the supply to minors..... Rolling Eyes

Bulletstorm heavily censored in Germany, EA finds a workaround.

Bulletstorm heavily censored in Germany, EA finds a workaround.

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