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The History of Video Game Censorship

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Which video game was the first to be banned in the United States?

  1. Mortal Kombat

  2. Night Trap

  3. Doom

  4. Wolfenstein 3D


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Night Trap was banned in the United States in 1993 due to its graphic violence and sexual content.

What was the name of the organization that was formed in 1994 to regulate video game content?

  1. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

  2. The Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA)

  3. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)

  4. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ESA was formed in 1994 to regulate video game content and to create a rating system for video games.

Which video game console was banned in Australia in 1995?

  1. Nintendo 64

  2. Sega Saturn

  3. PlayStation

  4. Atari Jaguar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atari Jaguar was banned in Australia in 1995 due to its violent content.

What was the name of the video game that was banned in Germany in 1997?

  1. Wolfenstein 3D

  2. Doom

  3. Quake

  4. Duke Nukem 3D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wolfenstein 3D was banned in Germany in 1997 due to its Nazi symbolism.

Which video game was banned in the United Kingdom in 2003?

  1. Manhunt

  2. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

  3. Resident Evil 4

  4. Silent Hill 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manhunt was banned in the United Kingdom in 2003 due to its graphic violence and torture scenes.

What was the name of the video game that was banned in China in 2008?

  1. World of Warcraft

  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

  3. Grand Theft Auto IV

  4. Left 4 Dead 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

World of Warcraft was banned in China in 2008 due to its depiction of skeletons and other supernatural creatures.

Which video game was banned in Russia in 2015?

  1. Grand Theft Auto V

  2. Mortal Kombat X

  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

  4. Fallout 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mortal Kombat X was banned in Russia in 2015 due to its graphic violence and fatalities.

What was the name of the video game that was banned in Saudi Arabia in 2018?

  1. Fortnite

  2. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)

  3. Apex Legends

  4. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fortnite was banned in Saudi Arabia in 2018 due to its promotion of violence and gambling.

Which video game was banned in India in 2020?

  1. PUBG Mobile

  2. Call of Duty: Mobile

  3. Free Fire

  4. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PUBG Mobile was banned in India in 2020 due to its Chinese ownership and concerns about data privacy.

What was the name of the video game that was banned in the United States in 2021?

  1. Cyberpunk 2077

  2. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

  3. Battlefield 2042

  4. Call of Duty: Vanguard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyberpunk 2077 was banned in the United States in 2021 due to its bugs and glitches.

Which video game was banned in China in 2022?

  1. Overwatch 2

  2. Diablo Immortal

  3. Apex Legends Mobile

  4. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diablo Immortal was banned in China in 2022 due to its excessive microtransactions.

What was the name of the video game that was banned in Russia in 2023?

  1. Atomic Heart

  2. STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

  3. Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition

  4. The Day Before


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atomic Heart was banned in Russia in 2023 due to its depiction of the Soviet Union.

Which video game was banned in the United Kingdom in 2024?

  1. GTA 6

  2. The Last of Us Part III

  3. Starfield

  4. Redfall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GTA 6 was banned in the United Kingdom in 2024 due to its graphic violence and sexual content.

What was the name of the video game that was banned in the United States in 2025?

  1. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

  2. The Witcher 4

  3. Elden Ring

  4. Breath of the Wild 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was banned in the United States in 2025 due to its depiction of drug use and violence.

Which video game was banned in China in 2026?

  1. Genshin Impact

  2. Honkai Star Rail

  3. Wuthering Waves

  4. Black Myth: Wukong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genshin Impact was banned in China in 2026 due to its gambling mechanics and its depiction of LGBTQ+ characters.

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