From the article: "If you're a gamer, you know it can sometimes be hard when the games we enjoy and play are the center of attention in a murder or a mass shooting. While the media loves to crucify video games as a reason for increased violence, millions of gamers worldwide would tend to disagree. Here are the top 10 games banned around the world and some for very stupid reasons that is prone to make you laugh."
Digital Foundry : Bethesda's Starfield was generally a well-regarded RPG, but the game's 30fps target on consoles was the subject of some controversy. The game's massive scope arguably justified that 30fps refresh rate, with only high-end PCs capable of hitting 60fps and higher, but now Bethesda has changed course and opened the floodgates on Xbox Series X consoles following significant optimisation work. Players can now independently select performance and visuals modes at arbitrary frame-rates. How exactly do these new combinations fare, and is 60fps really a possibility after it was explicitly ruled out before?
900p in performance mode for SX.... I'd assume a 5pro would at least hit 1080p if not more.
An inside look at Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft's ambitious open world Japan where your every move is affected by weather, season, and lighting systems.
Assassin's Creed Shadows digital storefront pages are up, and it confirms the game will require an internet connection, and MTX.
Avatar only had an online requirement to install the disc version, not to play.
This AC really does have Online Play Required marked on it.
One thing that's messed up about this, is there will be people playing pirated versions of this without that restriction, while the paying customers will suffer. Just like how some games will have lower performance on PC due to DRM, while pirated copies don't.
Anyone that wants to say something like "Who doesn't have internet access in this day and age?" There's plenty reasons people won't always have access, such as living in rural areas with spotty coverage, for example.
Three single-player games in a row they've done this with now. Those f***ers weren't kidding when they said gamers need to be comfortable with not owning their games. As a physical collector, and somebody who enjoys Ubisoft's open worlds, this is a nightmare scenario for me. Absolute scumbag company.
I remember the Manhunt case - that was ridiculous.
I played that game to death, but would never even think about doing those things in real life. Trying to blame the game for a clearly pre-mediated murder was so stupid. Besides, the game is rated 18 for a reason.
different countries different mentalities
BF4 is banned in China apparently.
No games banned in Canada, mainly cause we're not idiots
Oh yes, because cultural insensitivity is considered "silly" /s