UK police request removal of controversial video game from Steam

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UK counter-terrorism police have requested the removal of the controversial video game "Fursan Al-Aqsa: The Knights Of The Al-Aqsa Mosque" from Steam. The game, released in 2022, portrays the Israel-Palestine conflict from a Palestinian viewpoint. Valve complied with the request, stating they must follow regional authority guidelines. The game's developer criticized the UK government for the ban, suggesting it reflects double standards in content regulation. Previously, the game faced bans in Germany and Australia for not meeting rating requirements. Calls for a global ban have increased following updates that reference recent violent events.


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