THQ and Vigil Games' forthcoming action adventure Darksiders has been banned in the United Arab Emirates. An official reason hasn't been given, but speculation about the country's custom laws and also the game's religious content have been flagged up as possible reasons.
360Zine Issue 38
For our latest Darksiders coverage, click here to download 360Zine Issue 38 for free.In truth, this sort of news will probably boost the game's profile rather than significantly damage THQ's bottom line, gaining Darksiders extra column inches and creating a mystique around a title that's more cartoonish than censor-worthy.
Darksiders, which launches in the UK tomorrow, has been receiving strong review scores across the board, and you can read our own take on the game by hitting the 'Review' link on the right. Its combination of God Of War-style combat and Zelda puzzling elevates it above the typical action fare, and Vigil Games have been succesful in creating a unique universe that's worth revisiting.
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