I think it's pretty obvious and understandable why there has been an uproar about this game; serial killing? seriously? it would be one thing if it were like a stealth game or something weird like that, but literally rampaging with a machine gun, killing your neighbors as your main goal? does no one take school shootings seriously? in the past I don't think video games have truly been the responsible cause for desensitized youngsters who kill go on massacres, but after a game like this (potentially) is released it would be hard to not think it could have a strong effect on some minds
as for why Valve removed it- it's not an issue of the Green Light program or allowing people choice- it's the reality that they don't want to be sued or attacked in the future or held responsible for anything
you issue this game for sale and then some kid ends up going on a school killing spree who happened to play it a lot- and guess what? Valve gets sued off the wazoooooo by the kids family after he is shot by police or whatever ends up happening. it's just too risky
this game is gross. I think it's lame that Target of Australia banned GTA5; at least in that case you have a game about being a criminal- yes- but all the same a story based game with many different elements... some of which are not particularly bad and involve choices. In this 'Hatred' game its literally about mass murdering innocents in extremely graphic manners. something like this is not healthy for society nor reflects well on it. people deny that humans are becoming more and more desensitized but how can you argue otherwise when a game like this comes out?
I respect Valve's decision and think its the smartest one. it's simple- ethically this game is awful and frankly legally it even may not be released in many regions when all is said and done
