Note that this is a reposting of a previous thread that got locked. I wanted the necessary info to be repeated because it's important. The religious talk and many other topics that went on are not in themselves unimportant to this topic, but the majority of you folks just can't handle talking about them in a civilized manner. I will continue to warn and ban members, and lock these threads until you folks can get it right. Just remember, it's a good game getting delayed, but at the end of the day, it's still just a game.
-Onyxmeth
SCEE has supplied us with the official statement on the situation regarding LittleBigPlanet…
During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur’an. We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologise for any offence that this may have caused.
We will confirm the new launch date shortly.
We’ll keep you updated with further information as soon as we get it.
UPDATE
We’ve just been informed by SCEE that the delay to release is effective worldwide.
http://threespeech.com/blog/2008/10/littlebigplanet-scees-official-statement/
I'm to sad to say anything.
Sony: LittleBigPlanet to be recalled on global level because of Qur’an content
October 17th, 2008 @ 17:08
SCEE has just confirmed to VG247 that shipped LittleBigPlanet units are to be recalled on a global level thanks to a licensed track in the game containing two “expressions” from the Qur’an.
It was thought this afternoon that shipped units of the game were to be pulled back in Europe, but the move will be made “worldwide,” Sony’s just told us.
When asked how many units are to be recalled, a SCEE rep said, “We haven’t been given any figures.”
SCEE has made a just made a statement on the issue, saying the game will be delayed as a result of the issue, but hasn’t confirmed a new release date as yet.
