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Before any hot takes we should recognize that this is just par for the course. Right? Those territories are know to have a rich and vibrant black market as many things, including music, tv shows, and movies are known to be banned but are still consumed in and by that territory.

Imagine a video game being akin to cocaine, legally.

The Last of Us Part 2 is Reportedly Banned in the Middle East | GamesFontaine

The game has been banned because the governments do not allow 18+ Content. The Last of Us Part 2 has a lot of Nudity, hence its been banned.

gamesfontaine.com

EDIT
A fellow gamer based in the middle eastern region provides some perspective that I thought was worth adding:

I use a US account, otherwise I wouldn't be shagging all the women in The Witcher 3 Most people around here actually do and you find US and UK PSN gift cards everywhere, so it's not a problem. Most have two accounts for that matter, or even Japanese ones or take advantage of some free PS Plus games exclusive to some markets like lately some game in the Malaysian PSN.

 

[ANIMAL1975]

Bo_Hazem I'm cry bro

 

[Meowzers]

Cocaine?

Someone needs to mock up a pic of Tony Montana with his desk inundated with TLOU2 copies.

 

[-Arcadia-]

Islam is right about TLoU2

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Bo_Hazem I'm cry bro

I use a US account, otherwise I wouldn't be shagging all the women in The Witcher 3 Most people around here actually do and you find US and UK PSN gift cards everywhere, so it's not a problem. Most have two accounts for that matter, or even Japanese ones or take advantage of some free PS Plus games exclusive to some markets like lately some game in the Malaysian PSN.

 

[Aidah]

They must've seen the leaked story and decided to spare everyone.

 

[nosseman]

Do I sense a bit of irony in that email?

"It means that the game is banned by the COMPETENT authorities of the country"

 

[Spukc]

It would be all fine if they just wrote down that the main ingredient of the game was soy.

 

[Rolla]

I use a US account, otherwise I wouldn't be shagging all the women in The Witcher 3 Most people around here actually do and you find US and UK PSN gift cards everywhere, so it's not a problem. Most have two accounts for that matter, or even Japanese ones or take advantage of some free PS Plus games exclusive to some markets like lately some game in the Malaysian PSN.

Perspective.

 

[M1chl]

Wonder how they emotionally handle this situation, when they are not allowed to talk down on religious beliefs. Pro-woke mentality, is definitely something.

 

[benjohn]

I live in the MD and I can assure you nothing can stop TlouPII disks reaching our hands. They maybe a little over-priced for a week or two

 

[Coolwhhip]

This must hit them hard in their woke feels.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Perspective.

It's funny that Netflix in the middle-east is still loaded with nudity and sex unfiltered. But for selling like GTA5 and got caught by authority, rare, you get between 500-1000 Omani Rials ($1,300-2,600 USD) fine and the shop gets closed for at least a week or a month.

It's mainly sex and nudity, don't remember other stuff being monitored seriously. The Witcher 3 version got some tweaks for gore here and in Japan, and got pants while having sex. I had the US version though.

 

[M1chl]

But what about inclusivity, you fascist??

 

[Rikkori]

Based and

 

[Portugeezer]

It's OK, they already expect less of them.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

But what about inclusivity, you fascist??

Those "COMPETENT" authorities barely know what you mean there. I don't remember something being banned for more reasons outside sex/nudity.

 

[Goncas2]

Too bad for them.

But what about inclusivity, you fascist??

A little more creativity, please.

 

[ANIMAL1975]

I use a US account, otherwise I wouldn't be shagging all the women in The Witcher 3 Most people around here actually do and you find US and UK PSN gift cards everywhere, so it's not a problem. Most have two accounts for that matter, or even Japanese ones or take advantage of some free PS Plus games exclusive to some markets like lately some game in the Malaysian PSN.

If you didn't, i would buy one for you here with the beautiful portuguese voice over and express mail it to you my friend

 

[M1chl]

Those "COMPETENT" authorities barely know what you mean there. I don't remember something being banned for more reasons outside sex/nudity.

No I am not saying that, this is from the western perspective from people who wants to be all-inclusive. You know, obviously if you want to play it, I hope you get the chance as soon as possible.

Have you played Beyond Good and Evil, tho?

Too bad for them.



A little more creativity, please.

Will do next time chief.

 

[Stefan.North]

Can't blame them

 

[Knitted Knight]

Harem habiby.

 

[SSDfan]

Wonder how they emotionally handle this situation, when they are not allowed to talk down on religious beliefs. Pro-woke mentality, is definitely something.

Oh they are more than allowed to bash Christians and mock christianity. Its part of the regressive agenda i would say.

But somehow Islam is imune to criticism otherwise its racism, even tho It is the more radical religion ever against gays and women.

 

[GamesAreFun]

Regardless of one's opinion of the game, it's a shame that such restrictive censorship is banning the game. I believe in freedom of speech and expression, even if I disagree with the views shared.

 

[Jayjayhd34]

Oh they are more than allowed to bash Christians and mock christianity. Its part of the regressive agenda i would say.

But somehow Islam is imune to criticism otherwise its racism, even tho It is the more radical religion ever against gays and women.

Christians stuff was false...

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

No game is really banned in ME. I lived in Dubai for 6 years. GTA5, Mass Effect 3, The Witcher 3 etc all officially banned but that only means big brand stores wont have it.

Theres like 50 tiny game shops owned by Indians and they always break street dates. And its cheaper. If you want digital, well just dont make a middle eastern account as they have US and UK top up cards everywhere.

 

[M1chl]

Oh they are more than allowed to bash Christians and mock christianity. Its part of the regressive agenda i would say.

But somehow Islam is imune to criticism otherwise its racism, even tho It is the more radical religion ever against gays and women.

Well yeah, I am sure 1 billion people are only Arabian...Arab descent. My point is that religion most often than not is something not to criticize at all.

 

[Roufianos]

ResetEra: How do we find a way to blame this on white people?

 

[Bo_Hazem]

No I am not saying that, this is from the western perspective from people who wants to be all-inclusive. You know, obviously if you want to play it, I hope you get the chance as soon as possible.

Have you played Beyond Good and Evil, tho?

I can't play it, man, it's a PS2 game. I cant stand old tech

And for the all-inclusive, we didn't participate heavily in the WW I and WW II so maybe that's why. Although we had a war between the government backed by UK against communists assisted by southern Yemen between 1965-1975. But it's not like those gigantic wars.

 

[M1chl]

I can't play it, man, it's a PS2 game. I cant stand old tech

And for the all-inclusive, we didn't participate heavily in the WW I and WW II so maybe that's why. Although we had a war between the government backed by UK against communists assisted by southern Yemen between 1965-1975. But it's not like those gigantic wars.

I am not really sure, what are you trying to say with this. I just reacting, that woke left talks a lot about being fully inclusive and how does it backfires.

 

[mcz117chief]

No game is really banned in ME. I lived in Dubai for 6 years. GTA5, Mass Effect 3, The Witcher 3 etc all officially banned but that only means big brand stores wont have it.

Theres like 50 tiny game shops owned by Indians and they always break street dates. And its cheaper. If you want digital, well just dont make a middle eastern account as they have US and UK top up cards everywhere.

Word. I went to Dubai many times and the small shops are awesome, same here in Czech Rep. small shops are often superior when it comes to new releases since, like you said, ignore launch dates I love when stores do this, it makes you feel special. For example: I managed to get my hands on a book for 40k miniatures a week before official release date. I felt like a rebel

 

[Northeastmonk]

I hope gamers over there enjoy playing it regardless. We have people in America who would enjoy that type of censorship. We also don’t have to do what they tell us to do.

 

[Tripolygon]

ResetEra: How do we find a way to blame this on white people?

Said no one.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

If you didn't, i would buy one for you here with the beautiful portuguese voice over and express mail it to you my friend

Very kind of you, bro. By the way, Portuguese invaded north of Oman for 135 years in 1515 AD Muscat, the capital, is still named after the Portuguese wine grapes, or Muscat grapes, I think

 

[Killer Sakoman]

It's funny that Netflix in the middle-east is still loaded with nudity and sex unfiltered. But for selling like GTA5 and got caught by authority, rare, you get between 500-1000 Omani Rials ($1,300-2,600 USD) fine and the shop gets closed for at least a week or a month.

It's mainly sex and nudity, don't remember other stuff being monitored seriously. The Witcher 3 version got some tweaks for gore here and in Japan, and got pants while having sex. I had the US version though.

Netflix ( also known as Gayflix) is full of the same shit we see in TLOU. It was never banned and I don't think it will ever.
The game will eventually be sold officially in MEA similar to God of War 2018.

 

[Killer Sakoman]

Netflix ( also known as Gayflix) is full of the same shit we see in TLOU. It was never banned and I don't think it will ever.
The game will eventually be sold officially in MEA similar to God of War 2018.

However, I hope the game sells less than expected so that Sony learns the lesson of not pushing our beloved Vidro Games with shit politics and stupid agenda

 

[I Love Rock 'n' Roll]

Welcome to homophobia land in the name of a god that does not exist.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Oh they are more than allowed to bash Christians and mock christianity. Its part of the regressive agenda i would say.

But somehow Islam is imune to criticism otherwise its racism, even tho It is the more radical religion ever against gays and women.

I don't wanna take the thread into unnecessary territory, but I personally prefer living in a Christian village instead of faithless, no offense to others, but personal preference. We share more than what you think. But it's done when we sit in a table face to face chatting in a relaxed manner

Anyway, you'll get the game, so don't bother with others who don't do you harm. The world is already too complicated.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

I am not really sure, what are you trying to say with this. I just reacting, that woke left talks a lot about being fully inclusive and how does it backfires.

Sorry I thought you were referring to Hitler. About left and right, we don't do that here, we are somehow all right if you must frame.

 

[Aggelos]

Well there it is...
Al-ḥamdu l-illāhi rabbi l-ʿālamīn.....

Acts and manifestations of homosexuality are not allowed in those countries, due to strong religious doctrines/creeds condemning them/it as sinful. And since religion is pervasive in the countries of the middle-east, the banning of a game such as The Last of Us Part II doesn't come as a surprise.

Al-Fatiha - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Despera]

Still Arabia has come a long way since banning pokemon and distributing this to schools:

lol

 

[M1chl]

Sorry I thought you were referring to Hitler. About left and right, we don't do that here, we are somehow all right if you must frame.

I don't. Besides this has nothing to do with government policies (even tho in places like Sweden, maybe it does), rather about some Twitter mob mentality.

Also as a citizen from one of the most faithless country. I am T R I G G E R E D. But also like, I would not understand part of your indetity, so I guess that's fair : D

 

[llien]

Muslim #taliban minded vs SJW #taliban minded.
#letthemfight

 

[Shrap]

Can't blame them

Well... you can. They banned it. Therefore they are to blame. Solely, in fact.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Still Arabia has come a long way since banning pokemon and distributing this to schools:

lol

Well, we got some people with wild imaginations, you find those everywhere in the world and they are always the laughing stock of their community. Sane people laughed a lot about the above.

 

[CobraXT]

Welcome to homophobia land in the name of a god that does not exist.

Its not like the left are pro freedom of speech ethier .. id rather be ruled by religion over being ruled by some lefty
luanatic who want to educate 6 years old about gay sex and advocating for satanic shit like trans kids .. say
what you want about islam but at least we dont advocate for hormonal therapy/geneital choping for kids .. and pls
dont talk about girls underage marrage in islam because its banned in all ME countries including saudi arabia ..

 

[Spaceman292]

Islam is right about TLoU2

Oh lordy this thread is going to be around for a while.

 

[Jayjayhd34]

Its not like the left are pro freedom of speech ethier .. id rather be ruled by religion over being ruled by some lefty
luanatic who want to educate 6 years old about gay sex and advocating for satanic shit like trans kids .. say
what you want about islam but at least we dont advocate for hormonal therapy/geneital choping for kids .. and pls
dont talk about girls unerage marrage in isalm because its banned in all ME countries including saudi arabia ..

Dont know if this is sarcasm

 

[Boss Mog]

Bo_Hazem Tell us the truth, do people in the middle east make fun of the west for all the SJW crap being pushed these days over here?

 

[Optimistic Gamer]

Its not like the left are pro freedom of speech ethier .. id rather be ruled by religion over being ruled by some lefty
luanatic who want to educate 6 years old about gay sex and advocating for satanic shit like trans kids .. say
what you want about islam but at least we dont advocate for hormonal therapy/geneital choping for kids .. and pls
dont talk about girls unerage marrage in isalm because its banned in all ME countries including saudi arabia ..

You're a mad lad.