Why the ignited intercourse would China ban FIFA SOCCER 2005?

Commie Pinko Dirtbag

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Wed Jan-26-05 10:24 AM
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Why the ignited intercourse would China ban FIFA SOCCER 2005?

I can only think of one possible reason: they allow the player to select Taiwan as a team. But it's just my wild guess.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-01/26/content_2511068.htm

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muriel_volestrangler

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Wed Jan-26-05 10:28 AM
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1. Does everything the Chinese govt do have to have a hidden motive?

Can't you just accept their explanation on this one?

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Commie Pinko Dirtbag

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Wed Jan-26-05 10:34 AM
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3. Their explanation doesn't make sense. From the article:

"Among the 50 illegal games, 26 are pirated game software including Age of Mythology: the Titans, The Sims 2, Manhunt, FIFA 2005, Battlefield Vietnam and Painkiller: Battle out of Hell. The remaining are illegally distributed foreign games including Conflict Vietnam, Vietcong: Fist Alpha and Devastation."

:wtf: is that supposed to mean?

Bad command of the English language seems to be at play too.

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NewJeffCT

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Wed Jan-26-05 10:44 AM
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4. it's confusing

After re-reading it, it sounds like they are banning illegal copies of the game? But, are they legal if you go through legit sources in China to buy the game?

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Commie Pinko Dirtbag

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Wed Jan-26-05 01:38 PM
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6. Yep. A case of Engrish if you ask me. (nt)

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NewJeffCT

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Wed Jan-26-05 10:29 AM
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2. I'm sure your guess is correct

I'm sure with a Hooters & Playboy club opening in China in recent months, they're not concerned about the players showing their legs in the game...

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Commie Pinko Dirtbag

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Wed Jan-26-05 11:55 AM
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5. You know what would be a hoot?

1) Release sports game that has national teams. No Taiwan. Chinese are happy and game sells there.

2) Wait for high sales window to pass. Say, a few months.

3) Leak an "easter egg" (say, Ctrl-Alt-Shift-T-I-B-E-T) that enables the Taiwan team. :evilgrin:

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