Once again Germany’s USK has decided not to rate a violent video game. This time the highly anticipated game, Gears of War. This does not result in the game being banned. It prevents Microsoft from marketing it in Germany. Stores cannot display it on racks. Rather, it can only be sold under the counter.
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