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Video game censorship - The idea of reviewing censored games

It has recently been revealed that "Criminal Girls 2" will be censored in the West. And that made me (Dane Smith, TGG) wonder how one should go about reviewing censored games? Well, here´s my take on the matter.

Littil_Devil3265d ago

I think that reviewers might have to make two reviews of the same game, one for the censored version. And one for the uncensored version. That way people will see what the difference is, what they get for their money and what they´re missing out on in the censored version.

TGG_overlord3265d ago

Imo, that´s probably the best way to do it. As people get to see both sides of the same coin that way.

Simon_the_sorcerer3265d ago

Some people would like to see reviews without scores, but I think it´s going to take quite a while before we´re going to see that throughout the video game review landscape.

Simon_the_sorcerer3265d ago

I have thought about this for quite some time actually, and I believe that the best solution to the problem would be to write two separate reviews for each game (if the game in question has been censored in the West). However, I hardly doubt that the big Gaming sites will do this...

TGG_overlord3265d ago

It´s mostly going to be small sites I think, as most of the big ones don't even care about censorship (especially since some of them even wants MORE censorship in games).

Simon_the_sorcerer3265d ago

I stick to alternative Gaming sites myself, as they tend to be more reliable than the big sites.

TGG_overlord3265d ago

@Simon_the_sorcerer
I think more Gamers should do that. As most of the "established" Gaming sites (IGN, Kotaku, Polygon and so on), doesn´t seem to care all that much about games or the Gaming community any ways.

Simon_the_sorcerer3265d ago

Well, on the positive sides. It seems like more and more people are starting to realize that. And due to IGN´s recent Anita fluff piece, people are leaving IGN for other sites.

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Comparing All The Current Game Streaming Subscription Services

In 2020 the sheer number of game streaming subscriptions makes you wonder where you should focus your energy and money. Are you are looking for a streaming subscription to satisfy your gaming needs? Well, we put together a table overview for you to peruse and possibly see which ones you might prefer, or see why some of these are now redundant services.

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isarai1922d ago (Edited 1922d ago )

Sony just needs to up its resolution and framerate and it'll be quite the service, still don't like streaming though so doesn't really matter to me.

SpaceRanger1922d ago

Why is Xbox GamePass on this? Not a streaming service.

CaptainCook1921d ago

Xcloud will be included with Xbox Game Pass this year

RazzerRedux1921d ago

And they announced that.....when?

CaptainCook1921d ago (Edited 1921d ago )

@RazzerRedus
Here's the link from the engineers themselves talking about Xcloud at Xbox London Event 2019.

"There's 2 things.. We are going to give you the games you own from the cloud or the games you've purchased in the future, and we will bring Game streaming to Xbox Game Pass so you are Free to discover and play anywhere and everywhere"

https://youtu.be/VTveV4Yfh2...

SpaceRanger1921d ago

Once again, why is Xbox GamePass on this? Your comment only further proves my point.

RazzerRedux1921d ago

@CaptainCook

Thanks. I missed that announcement obviously.

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RazzerRedux1921d ago

Neither is Uplay or Origin. "Journalism"

2pacalypsenow1922d ago (Edited 1922d ago )

The only game streaming services are PS Now, Stadia and GeForce Now.

Xbox Game pass, Uplay plus and Origin aren’t streaming.

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24-year-old faces nearly 9,000 charges for trading game accounts

A 24-year-old inhabitant of Poland has received nearly 9 thousand charges of illegal distribution of games. His idea was to buy digital versions of the games and then resell access to the account to many people. Losses he caused were valued at nearly $260,000. He pleaded guilty to all charges.

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masterfox1926d ago (Edited 1926d ago )

it's over 9000!!! :D, sorry I couldn't resist.

Bleucrunch1924d ago

hahahahaahahahahahaaaaaa. GOOD ONE!!!

Exvalos1924d ago

Omfg lmao!!!!! Never a more perfect time to say that

badz1491924d ago

it's not over 9000 though

Father__Merrin1924d ago

these cretins are all over ebay you search for a game key and something cheap comes up once you click on the post its actually not a game key but rather access to a account. theres no option on ebay to report them

arkard1924d ago (Edited 1924d ago )

Should be, what does not participate in digital sales (unless something changed im unaware of) so a sale like that is against there terms and conditions

I was wrong, they do allow digital items now.
https://www.ebay.com/help/p...

But I checked and there is still a reporting tool on the mobile website at least. You have to scroll pretty far down to get to it though

nucky641924d ago

not sure about that. i used to sell digital codes from blu ray movies i bought. i never used them so it seemed like a waste. i usually put them up for sale for a third of what the entire movie package cost me. the last time i tried to do this (around 2 months ago) i get message that trying to sell digital copies isn't allowed.

nucky641924d ago

so true. i was always curious as to how people were allowed to do that. now i know - they aren't supposed to.

Cyb3r1924d ago

Some websites sell accounts too Im surprised that noting is being done about this

JackBNimble1924d ago

And they're all stolen accounts

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JackBNimble1924d ago

Why are they calling this trading accounts, this is plain and simply stealing.

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The Game Deflators E64 | Nintendo Loses and Exclusive to the PlayStation 4

This week on the Game Deflators #podcast, John and Ryan discuss the loss of Nintendo Exclusives, Pokemon, and TemTem. Also in the gaming world, we can't forget about the Xbox and PlayStation. Microsoft is re-hiring a a marketing exec of the Xbox 360 days and the PlayStation continues to proove why it will be a force to be reckoned with this next console generation.

To round off this episode the duo tilt their Game Boys and play some Pokemon Pinball. This classic game came out in 1999 to relatively good reviews. Does it still hold up for gamers?

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