Ben Reid
19 Oct 2006 5:30
The controversial video game Bully, in which character defends himself from school bullies, has been banned from some UK shops. The game, known in Britain as Canis Canem Edit, will not retail in either Currys or PC World, with parent company DSG International claiming game was not inkeeping with its "family-friendly image".
Many in the United States have campaigned to have the Rockstar-developed game banned in some areas. Florida lawyer Jack Thompson had argued that Bully was a "Columbine simulator". However a Florida judge decided against a ban earlier this week.
"We took a view that because it touches on a sensitive issue - violence in school - that it is not a product we would stock," said DSG spokesman Hamish Thompson. "We are committed to a good working relationship with Rockstar Games and will continue to stock all of its other titles.".
The title is scheduled for release on 27 October in the UK, and will still stock in other popular retailers such as Game, HMV and Woolworths.
Source:
BBC