Button Masherz would like to give a big middle fingers up to these guys
Last weekend we ran across the trailer for a game called Slavery the Game. Since then we have been working on a article and emailing Microsoft and Sony to try to get a understanding for why this game was being released and how was their logos placed on the game website. We know they both companies do not release Adult Only games (see the whole GTA hot coffee mod), but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t come out on PC or that, the now fake team, Javelin Reds Games, couldn’t try to maybe tone down the game for a Mature Rating. If you haven’t seen the game and wondering why we were raising questions about the game please see the trailer below.
Since then, only Microsoft has got back to us with this statement:
“Microsoft has no knowledge of this title and it is evident this is a hoax. Additionally, Xbox is a family friendly games and entertainment console and does not allow Adults Only (AO) content to be certified for use on its platform, and would not condone this type of game for Xbox 360.”
With that being said, we are very happy with this being a hoax.
Early this morning as I look for news to write, I was directed to this video by Joystiq, explaining that the trailer for Slavery the Game, was a viral ad for Dutch TV history series about “the European and Dutch involvement in trans-Atlantic slavery.” The series is set to premier later this month and has a children version to premier at the same time.
The researcher speaking in the video says that the Americans “reacted much heavier” to the trailer, “because the topic of slavery has had much more attention.” We know that slavery doesn’t just involve African-Americans but, when we hear they term slavery, that word and racism almost goes hand in hand. This was really sloppy viral marketing and is no excuse for them to make this so real and not put any disclaimer with the website or the trailer. You may see the explanation video below:
Souce: Joystiq