Controversial Game Banned in UK After Police Intervention
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The UK counter-terrorism authorities have requested the removal of the pro-Palestinian shooter game 'Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque' from Steam's UK store. The game's developer, Nidal Nijm, expressed frustration over the decision, citing double standards compared to other shooter games like Call of Duty. The game remains available in other regions, including the US, but has faced bans in Germany and Australia due to classification issues.
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