If we can't control it, it can't be in China. That seems to be the mantra of the Chinese government these days. If they have no means to strictly regulate part of the media, it can't be allowed. While that may not necessarily be the case, it's bans like this that give off the impression mentioned previously. This ban affects games such as Grand Theft Auto and the Godfather.

For those who don't bother clicking the source: Blood and gore isn't being banned, but rather the offending theme...

Avalith via www.nytimes.com »

"In advance of Electronic Art's release of The Godfather II tomorrow, a promotional package for the game arrived this afternoon. Many others in the gaming press surely received the media kit as well.

As these things go, it's very nicely done: a small wooden cigar box containing a cheap stogie, a pack of matches, a pair of dice and a length of wire (for garroting stool pigeons, no doubt). A few matches are missing from the pack, which bears the scent of burnt sulfur and has a dame's phone nu..."

Deathsythe via www.gamepolitics.com »

"PC
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, DCS: Black Shark, Elven Legacy, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, The Godfather 2

PS2
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus

PS3
Hannah Montana: The Movie, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, The Godfather 2

Xbox 360
Hannah Montana: The Movie, Ninja Blade, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, The Godfather 2

Wii
Hannah Montana: The Movie, Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity

DS
Nintendo DSi (Black), N..."

chautemoc via www.shacknews.com »

"As a Don in the Corleone family, The Godfather II allows players to carve out their own story of deception, betrayal, and conquest in a 1960’s organized crime world. Interacting closely with major characters, your story will interweave with many of the key events from the film, such as the meeting of the Don’s in Cuba, blackmailing Senator Geary, and the Senate investigation of organized crime. Players will have to invest in their family, manage their business, and reach out to corrupt offici..."

kevcothirtythree via www.electronictheatre.co.uk »

"Electronic Arts Inc. and Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced that The Godfather II videogame is set for release in the UK on March 6th. The Godfather II allows players to both act like a mobster and think like a Don, by immersing them in a 1960's organized crime world. As a Don, players can build a crew and grow their family in an effort to become the most powerful mob syndicate in America. Players will be able to choose how and when to use their Made men, either by commanding the..."

kevcothirtythree via www.electronictheatre.co.uk »