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Telika GOG aims at providing games in their original experience (original low tech versions), and liberated from tacked on limitations (drm). I am not sure why they consider censored games satisfying. Is removed or altered content so much better than drm restrictions ? The GOG versions of Fallout, Giants, Gobliiins feel incomplete because of such details. And the edited parts make no sense on a site that also sells unaltered "mature" games (like Carmageddon, Farenheit, Witcher). I suggest that GOG should (if it doesn't already) treat censored versions as temporary "stopgap measures", keep looking for the original versions with the same energy as for unavailable games, and replace them as soon as they can. Or even, make censorship a DRM-level point during their negociations with titles owners.
TalentX Btw. I am still standing for uncensored versions of games of course. But considering the issues I explained on my earlier post I don't think that GOG can do much against it.
TalentX There are a variety of reasons why a censorship is considered, and sale platforms such as GOG are not the ones responsible for that. Let me explain: <br /> <br /> In certain countries the local laws requests the censorship of games where a rating of 18+ "seems not enough" with the conclusions of the authorized rating companies. If they cannot be convinced, the cause results in forced censorship or the game will considered to be put in the index of the local country (it means banning the game to - prohibit selling! - the game !within! the country where it was put in the index). The distribution within the country of the games is then considered forbidden (either the uncensored or indexed titles), while owning them is still allowed. Also importing is allowed, as long as it is not distributed within the country itself - this is also eligible for digital games. However some sale organizations have very strict region locks for unreasonable matters, because importing digital games is still allowed the same way as retail games. GOG however doesn't have this kind of strict region lock, but some games are not viewable for some country IPs, which is the minimum lock they're forced to do for the affected countries by law. <br /> <br /> Anyway, back to the topic, the Publishers/Devs want their games to be sold everywhere, so the index wouldn't be a good option (as it is not good for business), that's why they bring out different versions, censoring their titles on countries where it is considered a must due to the laws forcing them. Yet, sometimes a minority of games truly end up in the index of a few countries, because the Devs refuse to censor their projects. A common example would be Germany. <br /> <br /> Since there are many countries in the EU, I think it is also difficult to keep track with every authorized rating company and law issues from every single one of them, which is why some publishers considering to censor their game for the whole EU, while mostly the USA or other regions which are not restricted to distribute the original project by their respective rating companies. <br /> This is why sometimes a game ends up being censored regardless for all countries within the EU, while sometimes other regions gets an uncensored version. <br /> <br /> Although this is not always the case though. The age rating is also important for many games, 18+ is not good for Publishers, because the less the restrictions, the more people are allowed to buy the game. 12+ or 16+ is a lot better for them, since not only adults but also children are allowed to buy their games (better for business). <br /> That's also why sometimes censorships are considered, thus even in the USA sometimes games are censored to be able to sell them for 16+ instead of 18+ for example. Age restriction may vary still though, even without the affection of censorships. <br /> <br /> There are also games, which were originally announced and showcased in an uncensored version, but later they got censored worldwide before the release. That said, sometimes these objects are being treated as censorship too, although in this case the whole world is affected, you cannot really talk about a censorship, because there is no public "uncensored" version anyway thus you don't have any other option regardless and people causing bs on it completely in vain.
yahxpk It's completed. As I know, some games have been edited in German. I don't want to say it's wrong. It's the law ask for it.
delindsay What exactly is GOG censoring? Are you certain it's them specifically cutting out content or is it the Studio sending GOG a censored version so that they are allowed to sell it universally (certain Countries taking issue and banning some Games for tiny things).
NeoTheFox Please commit to the freedom of expression. It is very important for us as your clients.
The_Ghost IDK This was even a thing: seriously GOG, this isn't what you're about, what you stand for! No DRM, No Censorship!
The128K I've just joined GOG but already found censored versions amongst my first collection purchase. I want to experience my old games the way they were intended to be played, and with the vision from their creators.
Blue_Geforce Thank you GOG for providing us with DRM free games. Please don't censor your games. Make them a separate category only accessible to older players if need be. Keep doing great work!
Agent-94 uncensor agony (2018)
daniele90 Uncut version is one of the most important thing in gaming. Fuck the censorship.
Socratatus I didn`t know Gog had been censoring stuff! Signed. And wholly.
LordEbu So now we have VNs but censored? Don't do this, GOG...
odisos @GOG Status "in progress" but you even mentioned in your last announcement about Visual Novels, that you released the cut versions. Mark those games on the store page(every time!) and offer us the patches under the Goodies&Bonus sections or at least pin a post in the respectiv forum if you're incapable to release the uncut versions.
imranf1 Just add the uncensor patch to the download list, plus a disclaimer about NOT downloading it if illegal in your country, etc. The onus should be on the individual user - who will be the one facing prosecution for breaking the local laws - instead of the distributor (GOG) because this punishes everyone. <br /> <br /> Isn't this how it works for everything else? A seller shouldn't be prohibited from distributing X prescription online merely because it is illegal to buy in Y country.
SarahAustin How do you think censorship works? They cant add games that arent allowed in your country and you can only buy games on GOG that are available in your country. I bought Postal 2 on here but now its banned on here too like anywhere else because of german ban. I dont even see it in the shop anymore, so glad i got it tho before it was removed. <br /> <br /> This is why you either cant see or wont ever see some games that have censored and uncensored version.
TueSR In the case where the costumers location mandates a certain version of a product, then this should be the version provided by GOG. This is easily done by checking location (and just as easily circumvented if you have access to a VPN). In the mean time I don't see any reason why GOG couldn't make availabe all the variable versions of a game and let the costumer choose which version they would prefer. I think this would be in the GOG spirit of not letting "Big Business" mandate how, when and what you play.
KernStern Let's not forget that many "censored" versions originate from the times, when some countries had requested to censor unreasonable things (for example, replacement of blood by some green liquid in Half-life copies that were sold in Germany). Thus, I support removal of restrictions of this kind.
Ffocsi Can you vote down?
magnusfl nudity is not in the same class as violence but both should have a rating but for an adult censorship simply sucks my solution is not let any buy games under 18 and the parent can set the level of violence and censorship they buy for there kids and make it an easy standard interface for parents to turn off the violence and add censorship
Wishmaster777 Boobs shouldn't be censored. Nor asses. Female that is.
MsDhoni Here i noticed a lot of people try to put the link but they don't know the exact code to create links. Make sure the working of editor.
SuntanIronMan Everything should of course be uncensored. But it's not GOG's choice on the matter. <a href="http://GOG.com" class="light_un" target="_blank">GOG.com</a> is simply being a law-abiding company. Please speak to your elected representative in your specific country about the issue. A representative democracy is the system of government most of us here have. If we want things changed, talking to our elected representatives is our best option for change (or running for elected office ourselves).
sasuke12 The problem with censorship is the country you are living in. <br /> <br /> If you are living in censorship loving country like Australia or Germany, then there is nothing much you can do.
Yangusan FYI Witcher 3 is also censored. At first it wasn't but later they added underwear to cover nude body parts. But when characters are not in full frontal, then underwear is removed. Its quite disappointing, as this game is for sure adult only, and would love to play it without any fake barriers. <br /> I think all games should be on list, and if your country forbid you from buying it, then just info about would be, so you would know your government screw you. This way you could something with it. Or try to change law or walk around it. Anyway GOG would have clean hands and still make profit. <br /> As for others, then censored game could be base and you could get patch removing censorship, or the best would be just option in game to remove censorship, as many game have option to censor blood and other silly stuff. So i think it wouldn't be a so big issue.
camilus What COOLIOWOLFUS said. Make the default install for countries with shitty laws install the censored version but give the user the option of installing the normal one if they click trough an agreement that they take full responsibility for any legal issues in doing so. <br /> <br /> For countries without stupid censorship laws ship the censored data files too, make the default uncensored, but give the user the option of installing the censored version if they want for whatever reason (idk, maybe I want to kill not!Nazi zombies from the German versions of games with Nazis?),
justme11.1 Let people make their own choices on content. Censorship is telling someone what it is appropriate for them.
CoolioWolfus If they have a legal issue with uncensored and geolock, having the uncensored for the non geolock and a waiver option that we sign to accept any legal fallout for gog to add the uncensored in the additional files section meaning the default will stay region specific keeping gog out of any heated caffine drink situations and we get the option to accept liability for the other version.
TwinSeeker Back in the good ol' days, there was no such thing as censorship, games really were games...pure and honest.
vortexbeast Changing/altering/censoring content shows complete disregard for the source, no consideration of historicity and contempt for the gamer. No less.
toendra_nulta Agree 100%
G3RM4N04K Please remove the Geolock!
SgtStecher At least what you can do is to tell us if it's censored. <br /> Because i am from germany, i can understand this issue. As for example we have here an index, a list of prohibited games (due to display of strong violence or whatever). :^( So selling uncensored games could actually cause them some real legal problems. <br /> So guys pls try to understand GOG, if they can't sell uncensored games due to legeal problems.
12345gog If censored it should be clearly stated. Uncensored shuld definitely be an option. Imagine the witcher being censored?!?!?!?
f5uck This is important. Games should be played as the developers intended.
DirkPitt1 It would good compromise if people could choose whether they want download censored or uncensored version.
Treadlight I say this should ideally extend to a strict no content-discrimination policy. Discard and shame the concept of "objectionable content".
jedavis1975 I say at least tell us, if the game is censored. As for Fallout, id had issues when the children were removed as the text that would still appear as they "played". I don't know if GoG can satisfy all the countries they sell to, or if they can sell the version that is "approved" in the country it is sold in.
JohnnyDangerDCD "I request GOG not follow though will this feature. But, since the internet can't seem to find enough "mature" content, perhaps a compromise. If this request is implemented, please also add an option to hide uncensored versions of the game (which some might deem offensive, including me) if the customer so chooses." <br /> <br /> So, because you don't want to see something for whatever reason you don't think anyone should be able to? That's ridiculous. If you can't handle imaginary sex/violence/etc, don't play games that contain them or skip those portions, you know?
endercase This, so much this.
hvkasteren @StampederMX: I haven't checked recently, but the last time I checked the versions of Fallout are the UK versions, which lack children. The removal of children in the first game was done pretty well, not leaving many issues, but in the second game it had several problems. Mostly the images for the kids simply wouldn't load, and you weren't able to interact with them, but they were still there. This led to quests not being able to be completed, and kids stealing items from you when you didn't even know they were there. <br /> <br /> Still great games though :).
Fyxylplyx I wish I could censor all censorship.
StampederMX Since when Fallout is censored? Did you check your game settings right? And what was never sold WOULD still not be sold, so what's your point? Why push your own agenda on others?
PrimalCerebrate Censorship is just the government treating adults like children.
erictheturtle I request GOG not follow though will this feature. But, since the internet can't seem to find enough "mature" content, perhaps a compromise. If this request is implemented, please also add an option to hide uncensored versions of the game (which some might deem offensive, including me) if the customer so chooses.
engels78 Just agree with Topic! Vote+
PatlaborAVX0 You do know in the case of Germany there are laws regarding what can and can't be shown in the media and games so it isnt just a case of oh gog loves teh censorships but also if games are placed on an index which means they cant be sold in full view of people so having them plastered on a website in full view would be contrary to that. While I like my games uncensored you have to remember GOG is a business and they have to respect the laws of the countries they do business in. Because if people didnt whine about it and actually change the laws in thier countries maybe there would be a difference.
Swebb Simple: I don't buy censored games. Never have, never will.
DocIIlate Please, as a old man i say: <br /> <br /> No censored Games. I´m old enough to stand with that games ;)
HockeyWes Here I am to add my voice. I say No to censorship.
C_dog1 One thing I hate. Censorship as an adult. <br /> <br /> Have you ever gutted and skinned a beast? Have you ever cut a steak off a carcass? These things are part of everyday life. Are you telling me I can't show and tell people about the blood and gore involved in their everyday life? Do you think it will make the world a better place if no one can butcher an animal because all the information is censored for blood and gore? <br /> <br /> You censor, you become a dictatorship. You censor, you get people who start revolutions. Not my cup of tea, but facts of life.
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