Talk:List of controversial video games/Archive 1

DOA
I'll expand that section and try and source it a little more sometime this week. DOA is a good example of a "pre-controversy", where lots of public figures got themselves in a lather because a game was going to have women in skimpy outfits but when the game came out nothing happened. Part of the "controversy" was drummed up by the company in order to get sales from people hoping to be shocked or titilated. Part of it was from the same rogues gallery (Thompson, Clinton, Liebermann, etc.) that always complains about games. Protonk (talk) 02:40, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
 * Typical that the one I could find nothing on turns out to be something usable. :/ Thanks for reinstating it. Someoneanother 06:41, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Dante's Inferno
there were christian protesters handing out pamphlets at E3 2009 say you will go to Hell for real if you play Dante's Inferno. there will probably be more outrage in the future, should this be added? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.173.215.126 (talk) 23:33, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
 * It was a proven publicity stunt - I don't think people would be THAT outraged over the game.--ZXCVBNM (TALK) 04:16, 22 June 2009 (UTC)

Harvester
I don't want to add it, but I think Harvester should be up on this list.

Uhhh.... still many games?
We re need add more games here. Perhaps RapeLay listed there? The Junk Police (reports|works) 03:39, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Leisure Suit Larry
dont know the info or how to make the boxes but come on this was like one of the first really controversial games   —Preceding unsigned comment added by GameFan0967 (talk • contribs) 21:39, 9 January 2010 (UTC)

We re need add more games here. Perhaps RapeLay listed there? The Junk Police (reports|works) 03:39, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

"Left Behind: Eternal Forces" vs. "Mass Effect"
Exactly what constitutes when the charges against a game have been proven to be false? The accusations that "Mass Effect" contained graphic sex are described as "false" because not only did people in the gaming community come out against the accusation, but Electronic Arts itself came out against them. People in the gaming community have also come out against the accusations made against "Left Behind: Eternal Forces" and Inspired Media Entertainment (formerly Left Behind Games) came out strongly against the accusations. So why are the accusations for one "false," but not for the other? Seregain (talk) 16:18, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

Because LB:EF is an embarrasment to christians and should've never been produced! it completely misrepresents christianity and glorifies religous killing and makes it seem like you can kill all you want as long as you pray. Saksjn (talk) 02:56, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

RapeLay
Ah, another thing: where is RapeLay in this list ? You can't get more controversial than a game where the main objective is to rape a mother and her two daughters in the subway. As I am not too good making tables I would like to ask someone to include RapeLay here. Thanks. --187.22.65.173 (talk) 16:05, 28 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Definitely would be a good addition. Tables aren't that difficult to add. Just cheat. Copy and paste an entry that is already there from the line and dash above it to the end of the entry, then change the text to match the new game entry. I would go ahead and add it, but I'm not particularly inclined to do the searching for references regarding such a game. Sorry! Seregain (talk) 21:00, 28 February 2010 (UTC)


 * I have proposed this previously.The Junk Police (reports|works) 07:31, 2 March 2010 (UTC)


 * ✅ by User:JzG. The Junk Police (reports|works) 09:13, 23 March 2010 (UTC)

Mario Party
It's funny and ironic to find Mario Party 8 here. I've been a fan of the Mario Party franchise for years (I have all the Mario Party games, from 1 to 8, except for Mario Party 2) and I could never think that a Mario game would be considered offensive for just a little word. And that makes me think: should Mario Party 1 (the original from Nintendo 64) be included here for its controversy surrounding the rotating analog stick ? I think it should. If Mario Party 8 got to this list, then Mario Party should be here too. --187.22.65.173 (talk) 16:05, 28 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Probably not for hardware issues, something that happens frequently in the computer/video game world, but definitely for the use of the word "spastic." You might think it's just a little word, but I guess in the UK, it's pretty offensive. Seregain (talk) 21:00, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Boy and his Blob
I think this game is racist. It seems an innocent game for kids, but look closer - you and your friend are white, and your enemies that you must defeat are black. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.139.31.147 (talk) 16:15, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

It can be listed as long as we find a source, otherwise its original research. Cutecutecuteface2000 (Cutecuteface needs attention) 19:57, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

More to add to list
Here's a list at the bottom of this article that adds only a few more games: http://www.torontosun.com/news/columnists/thane_burnett/2010/04/16/13614826.html Sincerely Subzerosmokerain (talk) 00:24, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * **bleep**, the news article discussed RapeLay again! The Junk Police (reports|works) 06:55, 22 November 2010 (UTC)

On subject on tobacco advertising as controversy...
...can the Final Lap and Super Monaco GP be added there? The Junk Police (reports|works) 05:43, 25 February 2011 (UTC)

Stick of Truth?
The game has found major backlash in Europe and other countries for its 'offensive' imagery focusing on abortions, Nazi imagery, etc. and has been banned/censored in some. Wouldn't this game be a pretty worthy addition? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 8.225.218.63 (talk) 05:50, 25 May 2014 (UTC)

Vandalism
Please someone fix this page, the tables are broken

74.90.210.212 (talk) 03:32, 23 December 2014 (UTC)

✅ Fixed in this edit. Thanks for pointing this out! 2602:304:59B8:40F9:E87B:79A4:CB4D:83FB (talk) 03:41, 23 December 2014 (UTC)

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