Censorship in The Witcher

[Arglaar.233]

Ordered mine from Gameplay.co.ukhttp://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=RM03187&title=the_witcherIt's 24.99 GBP w/4.99 shipping to outside of UK.They charged me this morning but haven't confirmed shipping as of this writing. Updates to follow.

 

[stefan9.251]

I like how Gamestation put a picture of the LE contents with what has to be the normal version. It's impossible to order the CE at Game.co.uk online. I am betting they no longer have availability (like everyone else). I've tried calling, but only get a "busy" message.

http://www.game.co.uk/PC/RolePlaying/~r331664/The-Witcher-Collectors-Edition/You can order the ce at game i just checked it and it works too.

There is no region coding on PC games right? If I live in the US and order this version, it will work?

There's no region coding on pc games. Your game will work fine. Only thing to remember is to download and install the uk patches if you get the uk version.

 

[mistressalucard]

Thank you stefan9!

 

[yama]

Then the error must just be for people ordering from outside the UK (it seems like you're local since the shipping was free). Plenty have tried and plenty have failed. I've tried about 20 times and it has never worked.

I'm in canada and they sent me a confirmation email just yesterday for my order.

 

[reaperspirit]

It seems to work, they now also charged me and sent me 2 emails today:1st one title was : GAME: Update on your Preorder 2nd one was : Your Order Is On Its Way! edit : here is the log24/10/2007 14:04:05 Your order has been dispatched on: {0} 24/10/2007 13:09:47 Your order is currently being picked and packed. 24/10/2007 12:00:53 Your credit/ debit card has been authorised and your order is now being released for packing.Funds will not be debited until your order is shipped. 24/10/2007 09:26:23 Your order is held for credit checking. 24/10/2007 09:09:13 Your order is held for credit checking. 24/10/2007 09:09:00 Your order is waiting for authorisation and release for packing. 03/10/2007 20:20:56 Your order is currently held as a Preorder

 

[jymm]

Grr. I preorderd mine from gameplay.co.uk. I can see that they charged my credit card yesterday, but I still don't have shipment confirmation This wait is going to be intolerable.

 

[Badmagic.677]

Ok I’m getting confused again, through searching for “Censored” the latest official post (which is old?) I can find states only the US and German editions of the game have any censorship whatsoever.HereDo we know if that’s accurate as there are people making statements about the “European” version having censorship?I would rather confirm that the official post linked is still correct before posting that information.

 

[aequitas]

Ok I’m getting confused again, through searching for “Censored” the latest official post (which is old?) I can find states only the US and German editions of the game have any censorship whatsoever.HereDo we know if that’s accurate as there are people making statements about the “European” version having censorship?I would rather confirm that the official post linked is still correct before posting that information.

Where have you been hearing this?

 

[Badmagic.677]

I hate to admit it but I frequent the GameFAQ’s/Gamespot boards and the miss-information is flying.

 

[petra_silie]

The latest news on censored games is this one and that one PEGI ratings for Europe.

 

[aequitas]

I hate to admit it but I frequent the GameFAQ’s/Gamespot boards and the miss-information is flying.

I rest my case.

 

[stabs]

I never understood what the deal is with green blood in Germany, surely its still blood no matter what color it is? and your still killing stuff?Anyway, games don't usually get censored here in the UK unless they are really over the top (like Manhunt 2, which is I think the first one in 10ish years). So you can probably import an English version from here to the US.

 

[olderbudweiser]

so when arrive the first nude patches? ;DJust joking

 

[petra_silie]

I never understood what the deal is with green blood in Germany, surely its still blood no matter what color it is? and your still killing stuff?

Yes we do and the blood which pours from the wounds or chopped limb has the natural colour of red. The persons in charge who decide about the ratings grasped that killing is killing, the colour doesn't change anything ^..^

 

[dan107]

FYI, gameplay.co.uk sucks!!!I pre-ordered last Mon, they were supposed to ship it on Thu. When I didn't get the confirmation on Fri, I talked to one of their people and they said that the game would ship by the end of the day Fri. When I didn't get the confirmation on Sat, they said that they made a mistake and I have to wait until Mon, with the shipping time being 7-28 days.Went to hmv.co.uk, ordered without a hitch, got my shipping confirmation in 40 minutes! ETA 2-5 days. Go HMV!

 

[rajin]

At a times like this, I'm extremelly happy i live in Poland Wish you luck ;]regards

 

[seffrid]

How do we know if we have the censored or uncensored game, and to what extent do they differ?

 

[sapphire]

Well, went to Game yesterday and was surprised when they got nice big box and I replied, "That even looked it worth £39.99"Very happy with the Artbook and poster maps. All I can say that it is one of the very best Limited Edition in the my entire gaming history.Anyway, all this talks got me confused, what is the difference between censored & uncensored games? Is the UK game is censored or uncensored?CheersJoe

 

[rajin]

Now this one little green fellow, is a driad. In uncensored version (like mine - Polish) she is completly naked. In Censored (that goes mainly to US) she is going to have her nipples 'covered' (only god knows how... because a Driad in emm... bra?) and 'everything else' is going to be covered too

 

[slamelov]

HiI'm spanish, a country where the censorship does not oficially exist and every videogame, movie, book or song can be published with the exception of Racism, Nazism and such of things. I have read that the game I have bought is censored, but I see in the box a big +18. I am 37 years old, married with 2 childs. So, What kind of censure is in the game?. Who and Why censored the game?. Is there any way to get the "uncensored" version?. I have read 6 books (the 7th is not published in Spain), I have seen movies like 300, Hostel, Sin City, Hostel... is the game harder that those films?I can't understand censorship. It's suposed I'm an adult, so, why there is people who wants to think for me? :-\Regards