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PS3 ad banned for being violent

June 08, 2007 in News comments 12

A Playstation 3 ad was banned in South Africa for being "violent". In the add that had a few PS3 units with a line that read "Stocks are limited. Things could get ugly.". Authorities said that the ad hinted that violent incidents could arise. Fans argued, saying that these incidents aren't likely to happen because of the low demand of the gaming console in that area.

South African authorities have recently barred Sony PlayStation 3 advertisers from exhibiting an ad that has a couple of PS3 units tagged with a line that reads "Stocks are limited. Things could get ugly."

The authorities reasoned that the ad is a reference to past violent incidents related to gaming console launches in the US and Europe where muggings have led to injuries and fatalities.

Fans of the console and some blogs, however, argued that such incidents aren't likely to happen because of the slow sales and relatively low demand of the product in the region.

This ban follows a long list of other game related bans, such as that of the public transportation ban on advertisements for the game Grand Theft Auto IV.
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    mharbenedict34 Jun 9, 07
    Actually, people have the problem. But I could say that those 2 sentences might made some violence especially those people who really like to have it. I saw a video on TV that shows people forcing themselves to enter a shop, then stole something.
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    Final Blade Jun 9, 07
    Can someone say ignorant. Since africa doesnt have a high demand for the ps3 why go banana wackys on it.
    I think this is very weird.
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    chubbie huicho Jun 9, 07
    I think it's weird but it doesnt really matter
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    volacide Jun 9, 07
    Wow, talk about blowing shit out of proportion.

    What world do we live in now?

    What's next, you can no longer say "buckle up" because it implies that if you don't in the event of a car crash your skull might be wrapped around a tree trunk?
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    Dragon Jun 9, 07
    Weren't there already violent disputes over the PS3? I don't think that this would make a big difference.
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    BANDITO ATTACK Jun 9, 07
    I thought they only did shit like that in Australia.
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    Cheater X Jun 9, 07
    That's kind of surprising because like the article said, the PS3s aren't the top thing on everyone's list to buy. It would most likely be toward the bottom. XD
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    Scott 1 Jun 9, 07
    "these incidents aren't likely to happen because of the low demand of the gaming console in that area."
    I totally agree. And can't people tell that "Stocks are limited. Things could get ugly" is a joke?
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    Infinite Jun 9, 07
    That's stupid. The ad is perfectly fine, I don't see anything wrong with "Stock are limited. Things could get ugly." People need to stop worrying so much.
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    Rinkydink Jun 9, 07
    Seriously whoever complained about "Stock are limited. Things could get ugly" is a pitiful fool. Making a mountain out of a molehill, that's what.
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    Miss Razz Jun 10, 07
    Aww, I was expecting an actual violent blood-n-guts advetisement for the PS3.

    ...when I read this article I lol'ed.
    It's so ridiculous!
  • 0
    Synergized Jun 10, 07
    That's exactly what I would've thought Gothic Girl. Instead, it's people complaining about a few joking words.

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