Battle royale behemoth PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been banned in yet another country after concerns over the game’s use of violence.
Jordan, in the Middle East, has joined the seemingly ever-growing list of countries that are choosing to ban or heavily censor video games, including the likes of Iraq and China.
Jordan’s Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has officially banned PUBG, with users who attempt to log in reportedly receiving an error message.
Further games, including Epic Games’ Fortnite, are expected to also be banned soon, reportsRoya News [via PCGamer].
It’s being reported that the TRC conducted a study which concluded that PUBG was harmful to players of all ages, presumably because of its premise, which sees players kill each other to be the last man standing.
Unlike Fortnite, PUBG has a more realistic look, which could be a source of concern when it comes to the violence depicted.
One person who might not be saddened by the news is Prince Harry, who lashed out against games like Fortnite and PUBG earlier this year.
During a royal event, Prince Harry said of Fortnite: “That game shouldn’t be allowed. Where is the benefit of having it in your household?
“It’s created to addict, an addiction to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible. It’s so irresponsible.
“It’s like waiting for the damage to be done and kids turning up on your doorsteps and families being broken down.”
He then went on to say social media is “more addictive than alcohol and drugs.”
So I guess baby Archie won’t be playing Fortnite then?
As more and more countries turn to outright bans to ensure that games aren’t reaching the masses, could we be seeing more censorship in video games in the future?
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