threat to national security. This was the argument put forward by the Chinese government to ban the sale of the country Battlefield 4 , the latest version of the famous video game war of Electronic Arts for computers and next-generation consoles.
At issue in the decision of the Chinese authorities is not the game itself but an expansion pack with a new storyline and missions that players can download online . Titled China Rising, its action takes place in China in 2020 and follows the fictional story of a Chinese admiral and his crusade to topple the government.
Accordingsite PCgames, the Chinese Ministry of Culture classified the game illegal for “threatening national security” and represent a form of “cultural aggression”. The ban has now been announced includes all materials related to the game, including promotional posters and demos. Also the term “ZhanDi4″ Chinese translation for Battlefield 4 , was censored in sites as Weibo, the largest social network in the country.
Launched last October, Battlefield 4 is available in several markets in North America, Europe, Japan and Oceania. The U.S. Electronic Arts, a leading manufacturer of video games in the world – are her titles like FIFA soccer simulation, but also hit games like The Sims, Medal of Honor and Need for Speed ??-., Declined comment on the matter
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