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Rape Simulation Game Removed from Amazon

by Kaiser Hwang on February 17, 2009 at 04:04 PM

Online retailer Amazon.com has recently removed listings for a Japanese computer game called 'Rapelay' in which the player stalks and rapes young girls. The game was not sold directly through Amazon, but was available for purchase through the site's third-party merchant program. Patty Smith, an Amazon spokesperson, told the AFP, "We determined that we did not want to be selling this particular item."

Believe it or not, Rapelay is easily purchased in Japan and has passed any and all domestic ratings systems. The game is clearly intended only for domestic users, as is noted on game maker Illusion's official Web site. "We believe there is no problem with the software, which has cleared the domestic ratings of an ethics watchdog body," said a spokesperson from the company.

We understand that there are differences on what's acceptable in different regions of the world, but with games like 'Rapelay' and 'Battle Raper' (both from Illusion) out there, we admit we're still a little shocked. [From: Yahoo!]

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