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Dead Island: Riptide

Deep Silver is "Deeply Sorry" For Dead Island: Riptide's Zombie Bait Edition
Written Wednesday, January 16, 2013 By Richard Walker
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Unveiled yesterday, the Dead Island: Riptide Zombie Bait Edition is a strictly limited edition for Xbox 360 that includes a resin statue of a bloody, bikini-clad torso with its head and arms missing. A grotesque twist on "an iconic Roman marble torso sculpture", the edition has caused offence due in part to the fact that the figure is a busty female figure in a bikini.

Cue something of a backlash online, that has led to publisher Deep Silver UK to issue an apology for the Zombie Bait Edition.

“We deeply apologize for any offense caused by the Dead Island Riptide Zombie Bait Edition, the collector’s edition announced for Europe and Australia,” a Deep Silver rep stated in a twitlonger post. “Like many gaming companies, Deep Silver has many offices in different countries, which is why sometimes different versions of Collector’s Editions come into being for North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

“For the limited run of the Zombie Bait Edition for Europe and Australia, a decision was made to include a gruesome statue of a zombie torso, which was cut up like many of our fans had done to the undead enemies in the original Dead Island.

“We sincerely regret this choice.”

Deep Silver added that it's holding “ongoing internal meetings with Deep Silver’s entire international team today” and "continuously" collecting feedback from the community. There's currently no comment issued on the fate of the Dead Island: Riptide Zombie Bait Edition, but Deep Silver concluded that it's “deeply sorry” and “committed to making sure this will never happen again.”

Take a look at the Dead Island: Riptide Zombie Bait Edition below.

[Via MCV]




 
 

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Comment #1 by LickableLemons7
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:33:57 AM
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Woah, there's like, no article. I'm early.


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Comment #2 by UrdnotCasper
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:35:19 AM
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Lol same here, guess the title says it all.


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Comment #3 by BUZZARDIO 1080
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:35:53 AM
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im sure they could have come up with a better special edition , im not offended or anything , i just though it was gross/crap.
cant wait for the game though, loved the first one.


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Comment #4 by batboy
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:36:34 AM
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I guess the post was retracted as well


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Comment #5 by Floodclaw
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:37:51 AM
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It was a weird special edition, I'll give it that, but nothing they'd need to apologise for. Huh.


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Comment #6 by fribb
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:38:47 AM
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I thought the special edition looked Cool as f*ck.. It will look awesome on my shelf, I hope the Daily Mail brigade don't get it cancelled.


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Comment #7 by L4D II JoK3r
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:40:13 AM
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I doubt it was Dead Island players being offended but the statue looked pretty poor, if you're that offended by it just don't by it, simple.


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Comment #8 by L4D II JoK3r
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:42:21 AM
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@#7 Correction *buy.


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Comment #9 by batboy
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:42:58 AM
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looks like it is up now.


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Comment #10 by Pyrofreezer
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:45:15 AM
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Perhaps next time not do something so gruesome? I know it's a zombie game an' all but just a statue of the characters on a small island (like the logo) would be better.


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Comment #11 by UrdnotCasper
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:46:37 AM
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Now that I can read the article, I find it just a lil stupid they are saying sorry for doing a female body. So if it was a male zombie torso, would it be ok? I think it looks pretty kool. Something for a zombie fan. Unlike my dead rising 2 needle pen =[


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Comment #12 by Floodclaw
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:49:15 AM
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I wouldn't have been offended if it was a cut-up male groin region wearing a Speedo. What's there to be offended about with this?


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Comment #13 by Brutalsleeper
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:51:25 AM
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I bet they had their apology ready before they released the details


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Comment #14 by VVh1pCr3am
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:53:04 AM
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It has got to suck for the guy that had to hand paint all 8000 of them and then they don't get released.


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Comment #15 by ShirleyPeanut
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:54:08 AM
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Eugh, respect lost, you obviously wanted to release the special edition. don't apologise just because some people are too sensitive.


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Comment #16 by Throrin
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:55:01 AM
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Does this mean that they will not release it? or just they will not do it again in the future?
I already pre-ordered it and i will be very sad if they will not release it.


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Comment #17 by Destro
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:55:26 AM
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Peoples are such wussies sometimes... thats cool and look different than your usual statue of the protagonist. I never played Dead Island, but hey its a game about zombies, gore and stuff like that, so the statue is apropriate...


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Comment #18 by batboy
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:56:37 AM
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You know this will be something collectors will be looking for in a few years. Also am I the only person to notice the warning in the picture that says "Includes content that may cause offence"?


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Comment #19 by AndrewC
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:57:57 AM
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ERMHAGHERD BOOBS.

I DEMAND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR GURLZ ETC, Y EEZ IT NOT A MAN'S CROTCH IN A TIGHT SPEEDO WITH BLOOD EVERYWHERE.

Fuck off, next thing we'll see is a bunch of people moaning about that 'Injustice: Gods Among Us' collectors statue.

Y IS TEH BUTTMAN STRANGLING WONDER DERP, IT SHULD BE TEH OTHER WAY AROUND.

I'm not saying the reason for the backlash is due to the statue (Dead Island) being female, but it's a gorey game, in a holiday-esque environment, there's stuff like this in the game. If you don't like it then don't buy it, pretty clear cut to me.



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Comment #20 by Zmoke
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:58:44 AM
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...But every cloud must have a DEEP SILVER lining, rite??


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Comment #21 by TacticalTodger
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:59:38 AM
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It's not people it's just feminists bitching, go grow a fucking pair. There is NOTHING offensive about this in the slightest I've seen more flesh (no pun) than this at the local pool lmao..


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Comment #22 by MoldyClay87
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:01:12 AM
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Looks anatomically weird. Gross? Dunno. Bad looking? Yes.


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Comment #23 by VonThronstahl
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:01:25 AM
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Damn feminazi dykes act all offended and hurt instead of ignoring the torso that only a few collectors will buy.


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Comment #24 by demonizer_andy
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:01:38 AM
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people who complain about this out to get a life, pompous assholes is all they are, its not gross its a zombie thats been messed up, its not even that its a plastic sculpture, to be fair i think most collectibles with games are pretty shoddy and cheap anyways, but anyways everyone who has complained is a complete and utter retard, the reason i say this..... ok your going to ask for a statue of a mutilated female zombie corpse............. yet you can do this 1million times over in the actual game lol idiots


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Comment #25 by amacteur
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:05:35 AM
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This edition is just a huge tasteless joke... Can't we have the same edition as the US one?


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Comment #26 by scott.m
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:06:22 AM
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@18
i noticed it as well but you beat me to it. God must have really wanted the bikini chick to die........


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Comment #27 by ash356
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:12:03 AM
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Meh. I thought the statue looked a bit tasteless, but nothing to really complain about.
Personally, I reckon some of the *Ahem* younger gamers went and asked their parents to buy it them, and it's the parents who took offence. Which is completely invalid, as their kids shouldn't be playing it anyway.
...But if the big fat quiz can get complaints for not being 'child-friendly' despite being shown after the watershed, nothing surprises me anymore.


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Comment #28 by Hydrakiller
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:15:26 AM
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Just another case of people bitching about something they don't like and ruining for the collectors and people who actually want this unique item, if you don't like it don't buy it. It has the disclaimer for a reason I guess you can't have decent collectibles in video games because they are too offensive now might as well just quit making collecters editions to appease the minority that complain about things like these. I am gonna be offended by the people being offended by little things like this from now on. I'm sick of people bitching about the little things.


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Comment #29 by BlackEyedAngel
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:18:55 AM
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I never understand why people buy this tat!


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Comment #30 by Malakarn
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:30:54 AM
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As if people are "offended" by this, it's a bloody statue! From a zombie game where there are heads and legs flying everywhere. Don't like it? Don't buy it. Don't like the look of it? Don't look at it. I swear people must just be really bored and try and cause shit for no reason


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Comment #31 by Croc 494
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:36:20 AM
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Truly shows how petty human beings are, "Oh no a female torso I must write a letter and complain to someone even though I was never going to buy it and don't even know what it's about"

So a guys torso would have been fine? don't bet on it lol

Fucking people who complain about stuff that has no effect to them or their lives just piss me off, how is this offensive to anyone? If you are an adult and are offended by this then you are fucking retarded petty wanker who obviously has no friends and gets off on ruining things for other people.


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Comment #32 by BluWolve
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:39:40 AM
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Wow, what a joke. It is just a statue for crying out loud. I hope they still release this, or else i will have to think of something else to buy for my nanas birthday.


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Comment #33 by Croc 494
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:39:54 AM
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Only just seen the disclaimer, it says it may cause offence, so anyone who gets offended can't get up on their high horse about it because they were made aware and still looked, possibly only looked to see if they would get offended and when they did they complained about it. Why are you even apologising if you have this? it has kept South Park going for years anyone who gets offended is just a pussy and has no legal or moral high ground to stand on


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Comment #34 by danny dee
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:42:39 AM
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I'm not offended but I can think of 100 cooler things for a special edition. Like a life size spiked bat! Or even a statue of the new character beating the sh*t out of a zombie with a weapon from the game.

I guess people will complain about anything these days.


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Comment #35 by ZombieJediMastr
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:43:05 AM
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It's a friggin' zombie game. Most likely a mature one at that. People need to get over themselves. They shouldn't of apologized, they should of just said, don't like it? Don't buy it.


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Comment #36 by Nevander
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:43:23 AM
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How can any human being be offended by boobs. What has this world come to?


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Comment #37 by MagnaMorbius
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:46:50 AM
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I bet it was never going to be released with the statue - I think it's just a advertising ploy to get people talking about the game, and we are...


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Comment #38 by DaChiefOfOwnage
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:52:16 AM
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I bet you it was those good for nothing feminists that gone done caused all this commotion.

Damn feminazis. But a male torso in a speedo with a dick bulge would have been just fine huh.


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Comment #39 by pauly_27
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 05:56:00 AM
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I'm willing to bet that anyone who says "wouldn't be a problem if it was a mans torso, stupid feminists blah blah" would be the sort of people who would probably be saying "HURR DURR That's such a gay statue, not buying that lol" if it was actually a male torso.

Whilst it's not offensive to me, it's typical pandering to the male videogame playing consumers. Fact of the matter is it's a terrible statue anyway, and should never have been even considered to be used as part of a collectors edition, unless you wanted to court publicity for a (on of the basis of the first game anyway) a mediocre game which probably won't sell anyway.


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Comment #40 by Draznar
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:05:32 AM
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What a bunch of goddamn babies. Grow up, people.

Also, I love how it's ok to belittle a company over this, and yet it wasn't ok to belittle BioWare for ME3.

Both have creative choices that people aren't liking. What's the difference?


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Comment #41 by DaChiefOfOwnage
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:10:07 AM
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@39, I can't speak for everyone else but I am completely secure about my sexuality, thus if it were indeed a man's torso that was cut up as a statue, I would regard it with the same consumer eye as I do this one.

I think the whole matter here is a lot different than just pandering to male videogamers (which I must admit, this statue does seem to be doing to a certain degree), it's an issue that extends far beyond this simple statue matter, and into feminism, political correctness, and social sensitivity. Basically all the issues nobody wants to talk about.



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Comment #42 by BluWolve
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:10:13 AM
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I just wish these people would complain about important things, like getting the wrong order at McDonald's.


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Comment #43 by ADTR TOM
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:16:17 AM
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It's a game for adults where are people getting offended by this? Grow a pair and find something constructive to do with you time instead of being whiny little bitches


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Comment #44 by ADTR TOM
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:17:28 AM
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*why, sorry


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Comment #45 by SevenJesterHats
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:25:26 AM
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so, do we still get this????


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Comment #46 by FatalFlaw810
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:27:19 AM
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@40: You're joking right? Bioware was belittled to the point that they remade the ending to appease the whiners!!

OT: Seriously guys, all of you bitching about it, were you even going to buy this shitty game anyway? You say "Oh those damn feminists taking away our Collector's Edition, they shouldn't even be concerned because they aren't buying this". Most of you are missing the entire point of this but I guess I can't expect the x360a community to have enough intelligence to understand that though. HINT: it goes beyond just a simple statue of a women's torso.


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Comment #47 by davesuk
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:29:51 AM
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There ai no reason for deep silver to be "Deeply Sorry" for this, who the hell is complaining? Deep silver should stick up for them selves and say "F**k you" go play Mario you crybaby gits.


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Comment #48 by treo9
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:30:28 AM
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Hahah if they end up banning this special addition they are as week as piss, the minority should never be heard only the majority 3 people complain 3000 people get dissapointed, it's a video game special edition... whats the big deal, oh there's blood and god forbid a human torso...grow the fuck up.


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Comment #49 by thisispreston
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:49:27 AM
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this is disgusting, they absolutely should ban this everywhere so no one has to see this horrible, tasteless piece of crap.... statue looks cool though.


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Comment #50 by Scnew
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:49:34 AM
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I don't find it offensive or anything, but who wants to display a bloody torso in their house?


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Comment #51 by 41inuyasha
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 06:53:55 AM
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People need to grow up and get out of there sheltered lives. Its a zombie game. The girl isnt naked either. No reason for someone to apologize for a rated M game. MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. Like going to a rated R movie and complaining there is sex in it. People always gotta find stuff to bitch about.


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Comment #52 by Vindicator51
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:09:56 AM
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Wow, people with low standards fill the comments. I thought the statue was stupid, but i wasn't offended by it.

Obviously the team who thought of this couldn't be more creative.


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Comment #53 by RDrules
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:16:28 AM
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soo.... whats offensive about it anyway, its a zombie torso in a bikini for a game with zombies in bikinis I honestly dont understand why its offencive at all


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Comment #54 by Man On The Run
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:20:57 AM
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@39 - But this game will sell, the first sold alot more than was expected hence this game. I to thought the statue was pretty cool. Its different and isnt REAL. you see i would have issues if i went to someones house and a REAL womens torso was on the shelf but a resin one, on a base, thats small and came with a horror themed game about killing zombies (loads of bikini clad ones to)


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Comment #55 by pauly_27
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:29:54 AM
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@41

Whilst I applaud your maturity, you only have to go onto xbox live for a small amount of time to get the general mindset of a large amount of community.

I'm pretty sure rape, gay jokes and racism are the current joke topics of the time.

Deep Silver know their audience, I'll give them that.


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Comment #56 by Damien696161
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:31:20 AM
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Am I the only one who thought it looked kind of cool? Of course its violent, have you played the first one? This wasnt in my American spec edition and I was kind of bummed. If it still comes out Ill probably special order. Ive got room on the shelf for another mindless game statue. with tits? why not I say.


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Comment #57 by Mangumm
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:34:26 AM
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oh god... that was offensive? i dont want to live on this planet anymore...

so how is 16 year old teenager going to drug store and buying condoms not offensive ? now THATS f****** ridicoulus...

@46.. feminists you say? how about they f****** go work in a mine ? no ? its to hard for a woman? SO STFU about your feminism and ``every1 is the same have the same rights`` bullsh**...

I wonder what would happened if it were a MAN torso... gosh ppl r crazy...


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Comment #58 by SkyJin
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:40:14 AM
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I wanna get this Edition, easy!!
How can it offfend anyone?
Seriously, I'm offended that what Justin Bieber is doing is called music... nothing I can do about that besides NOT buying it!

They have nothing to apologize for! Awesome edition IMO.


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Comment #59 by Agent Mantis
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:43:38 AM
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They should of apologised for the quality first dead island


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Comment #60 by ZedChuva
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:48:51 AM
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We are deeply sorry, that there are uptight fucks out there, who can't take it for what it is. Cool and funny. They SHOULD be offended that it's UK/AUS only. I'd order that shit if I could.


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Comment #61 by BluWolve
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 07:58:17 AM
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@58 Made me laugh so hard. Justin Beibers noises being called music is much more offensive to me than a bloody torso statue. But what do mature people do when they find something offensive? They stay away from it. It is pretty simple really.


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Comment #62 by M1 Punk
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 08:00:23 AM
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Boohoo, cry me a river. Only problem I have with the statue is that the boobs aren't big enough...


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Comment #63 by WHATSTHEDEALB
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 08:12:51 AM
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People need to stop whining and being offended by nonsense. I'll give you something to be offended by.


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Comment #64 by RedstoneFanatic
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 08:35:48 AM
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It's unorthodox, but hell, I'd prefer this over no statue at all.


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Comment #65 by ICGMU12321
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 08:37:51 AM
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People are pussies nowadays.


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Comment #66 by dAFKave813
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 08:44:53 AM
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Wow some people re too damn sensitive, if you don't like it/don't want to look at it then simply don't buy it. Horror buffs love this kind of "grotesque" stuff and I am sure that plenty of them would love this piece in their collections. Let them have their fun it is not going to hurt anybody, nobody is going to go cutting bikini clad women apart because of this statue I promise you.

I am somewhat offended that they issued an apology for this as no apology was needed.


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Comment #67 by Tubby 94
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 08:58:56 AM
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People Q_Q about almost everything these days, nothing was wrong with that special edition.


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Comment #68 by SubtleSarcasm
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 09:04:16 AM
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I'm trying to figure out what is there to be offended about?


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Comment #69 by Harrison Drake
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 09:08:47 AM
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If it offends you, don't buy it.


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Comment #70 by akajetz
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 09:26:18 AM
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@50 I WOULD :)


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Comment #71 by cheevo360
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 09:42:29 AM
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Look forward this game so much and it is one of my most look forward of 35 important games this year. Cannot wait to play with my friend and work together through lots of quests, undergrounds, exploring around to killing stuffs to leveling up etc... Loved it just like we did whole Dead Island.

Collector's Edition look okay. I planned to preorder Bioshock Infinite and other game for collector's edition. I don't get every collector's edition for big games release like that but I alway get some every years though.

Dead Island fans will love this bras statue. Hehehe


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Comment #72 by ghsbe
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 09:54:50 AM
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You know it's a sad world we live in when people have to apologize for creative and funny ideas.


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Comment #73 by BBowles
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 09:55:06 AM
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This was planned from the get-go. There's no way they received that much feedback in a single day and actually listened to it and made a decision. Especially on a non-AAA title like this. A for effort, but D for execution...they reacted WAY too fast to make this seem legit. Nevermind the fact that they HAD to know this would raise some controversy -_-


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Comment #74 by BBowles
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:02:21 AM
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It's funny how Australia just started getting M rated games, and then a (moderately known) company does something like this. It's almost like they knew this would get huge publicity in certain areas of the world where these types of games were formerly not allowed.


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Comment #75 by thenewpeter
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:04:12 AM
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There wouldn't be any issue tbh if they had kept the head on, it'd of been something to look at then and something more likely to put up, but it's the fact that al there is to look at are boobs that's caused issues with people, and most likely allot of feminists.
It would of been a decent statue if it had the head, if it was male, then just the torso would of been rather boring to look at without the head. There's no sense of horror, no danger from it, just nothing to make you want it unless you want a torso like that :/

They should see about revising it to include the head, maybe an arm, but keep one of the arms missing.


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Comment #76 by el_pieablo
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:09:16 AM
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No offence here, I just though it looked like a lot of 'special' editions, cheap tacky tat


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Comment #77 by RDWatson16
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:10:43 AM
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if people care this much just ignore the edition or game with the content that offends you and let everyone else continue with their lives


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Comment #78 by DeadlySinz86
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:12:40 AM
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Haha, I wanna get this edition now, just for the torso >< but seriously, how can you purchase, play or even look at a Zombie Game, then find that bust offensive?


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Comment #79 by Akuza
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:13:47 AM
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So the uk gets something America doesn't? And they want it? So they complain about it? And the developers issue a statement?

Seriously if the uk complained about a special edition we don't get we would get nothing...

But on the plus side we do get a bikini torso =D


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Comment #80 by roza
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:14:52 AM
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I have a feeling that if it was a male torso there would be no issue here


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Comment #81 by Jack Frost
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:15:44 AM
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While I personally thought the statue was stupid, but that doesn't mean I think they should scrap the edition.

But seriously: Deep Silver had to know they'd be pushing someone's buttons with that thing.

I dunno why they didn't just do male and female versions and let people choose the gender of the bloody knobs they'd like on their shelf.


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Comment #82 by FreiZeitGeipel
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:39:43 AM
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What is offending about this? Is it because the torso is (was) a woman? Would it be any better if it was a male torso? Sounds like sexism to me.


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Comment #83 by WickedD365
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:53:50 AM
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Pussies!! Should have stood behind your product.
It was all a marketing scheme anyways. It did what it was suppose to do and that's get people to talk about it.

I bet most people who complained still watch things like Piranha and BS like that. SAME THING!!


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Comment #84 by BIG G4984
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:54:25 AM
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Some people need to stop moaning. This is one of the best and most original special editions i've ever seen. I bet most of the complaints came from jealous Yanks. Get a grip peeps.


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Comment #85 by Callum x360a
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:55:48 AM
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So people are complaining because of tits? Don't buy it if you don't like boobs. If you're gay, that's fine. This edition is obviously not for you, so you don't need to get your knickers in a twist. If you just want to spout shit about it being sexist, then bugger off because no-one cares and it obviously wasn't meant to offend you people.

If you're a feminist, put down the signs. How did you manage to find all the materials needed to make them from the kitchen, anyway?

I let my fiancée see the statue, and she didn't get up in arms about it. She thought it was quite cool. Then she toddled off to make me dinner.


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Comment #86 by Callum x360a
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 10:58:30 AM
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If it's just about it being exclusive to the UK and Australia, get a grip. Isn't it fair that we finally get something for ourselves? The U.S gets all of the contests, the "niche" games, games earlier in the week, better editions of the games, etc. Don't you think that for once, we should be allowed this stuff?


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Comment #87 by bryson 06
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 11:04:23 AM
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Ppl saying "it's just a statue" must be morons. The statue is obviously invoking sexist and rape imagery. More the rape imagery then, "oh boobs." If you do not know what that is or why it could be offensive, then you either did not go to college or apart of the problem with this mentality of hate towards women. So much so, that you can't even see the other side of the argument. Whats wrong with a zombie statue that isn't a brutalized skin clad woman, that is called bait? Poor taste Deep Silver, and just wrong.

The issue is not one of "hey its has boobs," the issue is that it has subliminal messaging and allusions toward the rape of women. Women are the most effected demographic of violent sexual crime. Why do I have to explain this?


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Comment #88 by Callum x360a
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 11:08:43 AM
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@87 - No it doesn't. It's a statue of a headless woman. What would you say if it was a headless guy? "Oh, well as the rape of men isn't as widely reported, it doesn't mean anything".

If you want to take this as subliminal messaging, then that's your own problem. I'd suggest not listening to any Judas Priest, as you may start thinking they're asking you to kill somebody.


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Comment #89 by M1 Punk
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 11:11:41 AM
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@87 cool story bro. Anyway, did you notice the hot bewbs on the statue? I hope the statue is big enough so I can put my face between them and just go... "BRUBEHEHEHEHEB!".


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Comment #90 by Wolf825
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 11:14:10 AM
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I'm fine with the Brits and Aussies having the torso. Just give me the room key.


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Comment #91 by DropDeadArtemus
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 11:28:36 AM
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@7 I was just about to say the same thing. I would totally buy that if it was the North America edition. It looks way more awesome than the Suitcase we get. If you don't want a busty, bloody torso, then don't by the Zombie Bait edition.


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Comment #92 by Tridenter
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 11:30:47 AM
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You'd think they'd get their **** together after all the crap they took for Dead Island with the "Feminist Whore" skill in the dev phase and not even putting underwear on one of the female character models.


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Comment #93 by pnutosan
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 11:47:25 AM
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They should be apologising for it being so crappy, not for causing "offence".


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Comment #94 by TheShoutOfEarth
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 12:15:35 PM
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Is It not As simple As 'If you Dont Like It, Don't buy it'?


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Comment #95 by tom g
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 12:15:50 PM
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this is stupid, why should they say sorry for?


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Comment #96 by Dr Popodopolus
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 01:10:17 PM
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She can't make me sandwiches without arms :(


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Comment #97 by Empire of Dirt
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 01:36:11 PM
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It's feminists afriad that this is the way we view all women. Tits and no face... with hacked limbs. Hot.


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Comment #98 by RoseSymphony
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 03:36:56 PM
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We talked about this is my Greek literature class today. Yes. Greek fucking literature. Our GSI connected it to what Plato said about how the things surrounding us can affect how we act. In other words, we had that dumb discussion on whether or not violent video games cause violence in humans. And I was the one who probably sounded like a madman because I was defending them and saying that video games have nothing to do with violent tendencies. While I think they could have come up with something less... vulgar, people who raised a huge deal over this are just stupid. Same with the people who destroyed violent video games in outrage over the school shooting. This all happens because self-righteous parents complain that this sort of stuff harms their kid, makes them violent, etc. when in actuality they are the ones who allowed their kid to play it in the first place. It's the parents job to determine what games their children play; not the kids, not the game companies, THEM. And those who bitch about the violence of video games are just hypocrites.


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Comment #99 by gravelandx88
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 03:52:01 PM
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I wish they bundle up the Zombie Bait statue with the US Rigor Mortis Edition together. I would of gladly paid $129.99 for it. *sad face* I feel like Deep Silver is cutting out. I mean why do game companies make each continent have something different (ex: Injustice God Among Us, Euro status vs NA statue). Rather than have the consumer choose "what they want" edition to purchase.


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Comment #100 by Drybones Plague
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 04:32:51 PM
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LOL, why everyone so mad? I just came here for the tacos!


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Comment #101 by BluWolve
Thursday, January 17, 2013 @ 02:41:08 AM
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@87 If you look at that statue and think of rape then you have some setups issues. Go and see a shrink you weirdo.


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Comment #102 by BluWolve
Thursday, January 17, 2013 @ 04:04:39 AM
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*I meant serious issues, but setups issues works too I guess. As in when your brain was being setup there was a massive programming error.


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Comment #103 by Slayinfool
Thursday, January 17, 2013 @ 03:36:27 PM
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Funny that it's for Australia who ban EVERYTHING!


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Comment #104 by flechetteXXX
Friday, January 18, 2013 @ 01:44:47 PM
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Developers need to quit apologizing for every little thing they do. It shouldnt be up to people who just want to criticize to make decisions for you. Im not saying ignore the fans. Im just saying fuck the haters. Seriously grow a pair and back up your decisions. Like anything else in reality it doesnt matter what people think of you.


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Comment #105 by Mr Snict
Sunday, January 20, 2013 @ 09:17:16 AM
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Who wants to place bets it wasnt the actual players who found this offensive.
Common! It's the (mutalated) human body. Stop winging for the sake of it...


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Comment #106 by stretters87
Sunday, January 20, 2013 @ 03:12:52 PM
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This is now listed on the Game website to preorder at £89.99


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Comment #107 by oDEADDOGo
Sunday, March 17, 2013 @ 05:16:31 PM
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I think it's awesome. I would of loved to have one.


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