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God of War is not a pretty game, it’s not about peace and tolerance and stuff like that, at least not indirectly, but it’s also not one of the most offensive and violent games ever released. Still, there are some cultural aspects reflected in it which don’t go hand-in-hand with Arab culture, for instance. Consequence?[more]

The game was officially banned in the Middle-East. We’re not saying they were wrong to do it, it’s just that it’s a pity to see a game with a good story and gameplay becoming inaccessible to Arab gamers because the developers or /and the publisher didn’t see this coming. Well, unofficially, the game is still available, more or less pirate-style.

According to kotaku.com, the main reason for keeping God of War out of gamers’ reach is the motif of murdering gods. Of course, the gods in question are those of Ancient Greece, but the idea is there and such things don’t go well with Islamic beliefs. In the West, people have come to look with mild indifference on the Greek mythology’s over-use by the entertainment industry, so I guess Sony just didn’t anticipate this problem. More likely, they would have been worried about the usual “bannable” stuff, like female characters wearing the all-favorite topless outfit, or the almost-sex scenes.

The official body which used its power to officially ban games is the Sharjah Municipality of the United Arab Emirates. But, as I said, gamers usually find a way, so it’s no wonder that God of War can still be found in certain shops or areas.