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Video game about raping women

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Steeve · 01/04/2019 02:48

Not sure if anyone else has come across and posted, but this is horrific.

Steam, a digital distribution platform, recently announced it would not ship a new computer game called "Rape Day". This video game lets you play as a sociopathic rapist for kicks; and it's already found its way on the internet through other outlets worldwide.

A Squarespace website has since been created which features information about how and where to download the game for free. US-based Squarespace, one of the most popular website builders, should be a leader and disable this website immediately.

'Rape Day' lets you impersonate a serial killer rapist during a zombie apocalypse. The creator of the game describes it as a “visual novel” where the protagonist can "verbally harass, kill people and rape women as you choose to progress the story".

Raping and killing women is not a game. We think the makers of this video “game” should not be allowed to profit from glorifying sexual violence against women.

If played enough and by certain people, video games can impact people's mental and physical health. Even if some think video games may not have real-world effects on the majority, is it worth the risk?!

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Oceanbliss · 01/04/2019 02:59

That's do shocking I'm lost for words

Oceanbliss · 01/04/2019 03:00

So not do

DustyMaiden · 01/04/2019 12:10

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DustyMaiden · 01/04/2019 12:10

Petition on change. Com

krustykittens · 01/04/2019 12:18

This is awful! Have signed.

FallenMadonnawiththeBadBoobies · 01/04/2019 12:23

Good God, I thought I'd heard everything, but it seems not!

Signed!

Damntheman · 01/04/2019 13:43

Steam has a lot of nasty shit on it because they have so far refused to 'regulate' the platform. It's revolting. Make a fuss, make complaints, eventually they will have to change their policies.

CuriousaboutSamphire · 01/04/2019 13:45

Eiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirgh!

Timeforabiscuit · 01/04/2019 14:07

Steam policies are working - it was never shipped!

This smacks of a third rate indie games producer trying to rack up some PR - rather than a more serious discussion of position of sexualised violence in game content.

Timeforabiscuit · 01/04/2019 14:09

FYI Waterstones also distributes alot of disturbing content.

chickensaresafehere · 01/04/2019 14:17

Sadly it's nothing new. Grand Theft Auto had rape in it, & prostitution Sad

Timeforabiscuit · 01/04/2019 14:37

chickensaresafehere grand theft auto did reportedly have players modifying the game code to carry out virtual rape attacks, so i wouldnt say Rockstar developed that aspect of gameplay - though there is alot of sexualised violence (including prostitution) which more than justifies its 18 rating.

Hairyhat · 01/04/2019 15:14

Signed

Nothininmenoggin · 01/04/2019 15:20

Signed

SlaaartyBaaardFaaast · 01/04/2019 17:43

Signed.

KarenHegarty1972 · 18/04/2019 16:02

Disgusting games but it doesn't break any rules of video game boundaries. There are far worse games out there.

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