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PS3 Banned In Europe For 10 Days As LG Blu-Ray Infringement Complaint Ignites

by Ernice Gilbert on February 28th, 2011, under Hot, News, Sony

Custom officers all over Europe have seized PS3s in the region, as an LG injunction against the hardware giant concerning Blur-Ray technology is looking to stop the sale Sony’s flagship console.

Mortal Kombat Reboot Banned In Australia

Ah Nick, you’re not going to be happy about this. According to Mortal Kombat developer Netherrealms, the lastest sequel will not see a release in Australia due to rating barriers.

LG Files Complaint Against Sony, Wants PS3 Banned In US

by Ernice Gilbert on February 8th, 2011, under News, Sony

The wars between electronics giants never cease, and never cease to amaze me. The latest is between LG and Sony, with the former accusing the latter of Blu-ray infringements, filing a complaint with the US International Trade Commission, requesting that the “importation and marketing of Sony’s PlayStation 3 to the United States” be banned.

On a scale of 1 to 10, what’s the likelihood of this ever happening, you ask? Zero.

In The United Arab Emirates, Mafia II’s Banned

by Ernice Gilbert on September 6th, 2010, under 2K Games, News

It’s a bloody game with drugs, prostitutes and a host of other illegal activities; and in the United Arab Emirates, said behaviors are not allowed.

Mafia II’s banned over there.

In China, Kinect Is Dead

by Ernice Gilbert on July 13th, 2010, under China, Kinect

China hasn’t been the friendliest of markets for the gaming industry. Only few consoles ever made it across the orient’s super power borders. Kinect didn’t. The device won’t ever be on sale in China confirms Microsoft.