We have a bit of zombie censoring news today, and we'll start with the video game Dead Island. According to IGN, the Dead Island logo pictured to the left, with the nice little guy hanging from the tree making the letter "I", is being replaced with the logo below for North American audiences.
Apparently, those buying a mature rated game (which have to be 18+ yrs old anyway), can't handle someone hanging in a game that focuses on physical combat that removes flesh and breaks bones from zombies.
This is an ESRB-enforced censoring, but in all honesty, I think I like the logo below better. Had they willingly made this change, I don't think anyone would have an issue. I'm not for silly censoring such as this, but I think the zombie below helps with the marketing of the game to those who may be unfamiliar with it. The game is about fighting zombies, not hanging people. What do you think?
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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