Germany lifts ban on Nazi Symbols in Video Games

[MrWayne]

Errorist76 said:

nidavellir said:

It's not ridiculous considering Germany history with that symbol... But I guess it's good they lifted the ban, it means they can confront their own history now in a way

It’s been censored so it can’t be used to advertise Nazi ideology. It’s been allowed for usage in artistic contexts so I assume they just redefined that video games indeed can be considered art, which is a great development.

Video games are considered art for quite some time now in Germany. The reason why NS symbols were/are still banned in games is actually really interesting. You're german so maybe you know the guys from "the pod". They made a great report about that topic when Wolfenstein 2 was released.

https://www.gamespodcast.de/reportage-alle-folgen/

Edit: I gues you have to back them on patreon to hear that specific podcast.

Last edited by MrWayne - on 09 August 2018