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PS3 ad binned for encouraging violence

A PS3 ad which was deemed 'too violent' has been pulled by the Advertising Standards Agency in South Africa.

No-one gets a hammer to the face, or anything like that - the ad simply pictures the PS3 next to the words "Stocks are limited. Things could get ugly."

Things did get ugly in the US, where muggings and other feuds outside shops spurred authorities to increase security levels for queuing customers.

The ASA, according to Jolt, pulled the ad because it encouraged violence

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Ru6166d ago

This story woulda been better with the picture!
And Second, binned? Either there is a typo or they havent banned this, just put it on hold or away for now.

marionz6166d ago

binned as in thrown it in the rubbish bin...

Ru6166d ago (Edited 6166d ago )

binned,
To place or store in a bin.
Doesnt mean absolutely discarded.
But it probably wont appear again.
Why they couldnt just say BANNED is beyond me!

Short_E6166d ago

dont sweat the small stuff

Snake_Doctor6165d ago

How about a calling all cars sort of ad (cartoony and all), Guy gets in the car after purchasing, and then other cars come from nowhere then the fun begins, with the PS3 popping out of people's car... OMG it's a hot patayta!!!
funny at least to me rather than being offensive.

kamakazi6165d ago

wow i love how stories with bad spelling in the titles get posted on here.

gta_cb6165d ago

well its the people fault that actually approved it, as there suppose to check the threads.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos1h ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto1h ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger8854m ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

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Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Video games are no longer just a simple past time. Today's games are evolving into true works of art. Offering intriguing narratives, cinematic setpieces, and profound messages, games can entertain us for hundreds of hours.

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Chard19h ago(Edited 19h ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis18h ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast16h ago

It's worth a play through today.

gold_drake9h ago

the first one is abit the odd one out but after u finished it, believe it it gets tremendously better and better

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg1d 12h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv721d 12h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.