Manhunt 2, Battlefield 4, and Postal 2 were all banned in different countries, for different reasons. Here's how…
Manhunt 2 is banned in Ireland and the UK. Battlefield 4 was banned in China. Postal 2 was banned in New Zealand. Each of these bans has a different root…
Why was Battlefield 4 banned in China specifically?
It was banned by the Chinese government for allegedly 'harming national image,' an example of government censorship blocking a game's legal sale.
Game restrictions happen for several distinct reasons:
Are all region-locked games banned for the same reason?
No — reasons vary widely, including rating board refusals, IP/licensing legal disputes, developer soft-launch strategy, and platform exclusivity…
When a game is "banned" or unavailable in your country, what is actually restricted is the purchase point in your region's store — not necessarily the game files…
Why was Manhunt 2 restricted in Ireland and the UK?
It was restricted due to an excessive violence rating that classification boards refused to approve for standard retail sale.
Important: Steam's Terms of Service discourage changing regions frequently for pricing arbitrage, but purchasing a game available in another region is a normal use…
If you want a store region that has the broadest catalog with the fewest restrictions:
Some games have been legally prohibited in certain countries at the government level — making even importing them a criminal offense. These are country-specific…
Regional games are often large files — especially older titles that were never optimized for digital download sizes. Make sure your connection can handle large…
Manhunt 2, Battlefield 4, and Postal 2 were all banned in different countries, for different reasons. Here's how government censorship, publisher…
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