Tag Archives: usk

Mon, Dec 10, 2012 | 10:29 GMT

Wii U mature content restrictions: Nintendo explains issue

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Last week, Wii U was found to be blocking the sale of 18-rated content to children on Nintendo’s eShop between 11pm and 3am. Nintendo has now stepped forward to clarify the issue, which is says is related to Germany’s hard stance on mature game content.

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Tue, Nov 16, 2010 | 12:09 GMT

Splatterhouse banned in Germany

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According to a Game Captain report, Splatterhouse has been refused classification in Germany.

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Wed, Jul 07, 2010 | 21:35 BST

USK outs possibility of NBA Jam for Xbox 360, PS3

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Germany’s USK has rated NBA Jam for Xbox 360 and PS3, leading many folks to believe it’s indeed hitting consoles other than Wii, despite EA’s zipped lips on the matter.

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Tue, Apr 07, 2009 | 11:33 BST

RE5 Versus mode blocked from German release

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Eurogamer.de’s reporting that Resident Evil 5′s Versus mode DLC won’t be released in Germany.

The content failed to get a USK rating, according to the site, despite the fact the game itself was released.

Versus hits both PS3 and 360 versions of Capcom’s horror today.

Fri, Sep 05, 2008 | 19:59 BST

Golden Axe refused classification in Germany

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Sega’s Golden Axe: Beast Rider won’t be coming out in Germany, according to this Eurogamer.de piece, as the USK has refused it classification.

That’s it, pretty much. No details. Poor old Sega.

Thu, Aug 14, 2008 | 23:10 BST

Sony-published Savage Moon pops up on USK

Whoops. According to this USK listing, Sony’s publishing a military strategy game called Savage Moon.

It’s a PS3 title, apparently, and the fact it’s been rated in Germany now means – using our super-sleuth skills – that a Leipzig showing next week is a tad likely.

Just checking with Sony now. Thanks, Blerk.