Resident Evil Creator Is Completely Against Game Censorship

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"Rules Made By People Who Don't Play Games"

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  • The Resident Evil creator has spoken out against censorship laws in the industry.
  • He believes that they make no sense since they are made by people who don’t play games.
  • Previously, games like Dead Space were banned in Japan due to censorship rules.

Censorship in games has always been a hot topic. Whether it be violence or explicit content, various parts of the world have changed games to their liking in the past and will likely continue to do so in the future.

However, not everyone agrees with a certain set of rules dictating what developers can and cannot do in their work. In fact, the Resident Evil creator has recently spoken out against censorship in the gaming industry.

Why it matters: Gaming, in general, is a medium with a lot of creativity and freedom. Censorship rules can often be at odds with gaming’s creative nature.

Dead Space Remake
Dead Space Was Originally Banned In Japan 

For the unaware, Shinji Mikami is currently working on Shadow of the Damed: Hella Remastered. The director also wants to bring back God Hand but does not seem as enthusiastic about Dino Crisis.

Speaking about Shadow of the Damned: Hella Remastered, he shared his thoughts on game censorship, particularly in Japan. According to the veteran developer, the system itself is flawed for one major reason.

Games end up restricted due to rules made by people who don’t play games.

-Shinji Mikami

He went on to assert that this hinders those who genuinely enjoy the hobby. Suda51, another well-known Japanese developer agreed with this sentiment, stating that the restrictions are not meant for fans of the gaming industry.

While the two developers were focused on censorship laws in Japan during this discussion, they likely hold similar opinions on censorship around the world.

Callisto protocol
The Callisto Protocol Was Also Banned In Japan

As bizarre as some games may be, censorship can take away from their true essence, so it is easy to see why game designers have a problem with such rules.

According to Mikami, these laws can often harm developers, with one such instance being the release of Dead Space in 2008. Many developers at the time were upset that the game was not allowed in Japan because of its depiction of violence and horror.

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