WEB NEWS - Google bans offensive games from Google Play store
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In this edition: Google removes two Gaza-themed games from its Google Play app store; a male baby doll sparks outrage in the US; and an extreme skier on a dazzling descent in an American ski resort.
GOOGLE BANS OFFENSIVE GAMES FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE
The smartphone game "Bomb Gaza" which has been available on the Google Play app store since July 29th and sees players trying to bomb the Gaza Strip without killing any civilians, was taken off the market by Google on Monday August 4th. The decision came after strong mobilization online with outraged social networkers urging the web giant to ban the game.
The Mountain View firm has also banned another game of a similar nature, "Gaza Assault: Red Code". Google has justified the move by saying the games violate its policies; the company is officially opposed to the sale of any content which incites hatred or violence.
But although the American multinational says the controversial games have been banned because they breach its terms of service, surprisingly enough there are similar apps still available for download; "Gaza Defender" for example, "Israel Under Attack" or "Iron Dome ". And so the "Big Browser" blog is now wondering if Google is about to be a hit with fresh opposition, with web users campaigning for these games to also be removed.
USA: MALE BABY DOLL SPARKS CONTROVERSY ONLINE
New Jersey mum Donna Wood Burgmann took her daughter to buy a new baby doll at a toy store. And as she explained in a Facebook post, her daughter was very excited to find a baby boy doll, but when she went to change the nappy, she got a bit of a surprise. The doll was anatomically correct... Go on reading on our web site.
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GOOGLE BANS OFFENSIVE GAMES FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE
The smartphone game "Bomb Gaza" which has been available on the Google Play app store since July 29th and sees players trying to bomb the Gaza Strip without killing any civilians, was taken off the market by Google on Monday August 4th. The decision came after strong mobilization online with outraged social networkers urging the web giant to ban the game.
The Mountain View firm has also banned another game of a similar nature, "Gaza Assault: Red Code". Google has justified the move by saying the games violate its policies; the company is officially opposed to the sale of any content which incites hatred or violence.
But although the American multinational says the controversial games have been banned because they breach its terms of service, surprisingly enough there are similar apps still available for download; "Gaza Defender" for example, "Israel Under Attack" or "Iron Dome ". And so the "Big Browser" blog is now wondering if Google is about to be a hit with fresh opposition, with web users campaigning for these games to also be removed.
USA: MALE BABY DOLL SPARKS CONTROVERSY ONLINE
New Jersey mum Donna Wood Burgmann took her daughter to buy a new baby doll at a toy store. And as she explained in a Facebook post, her daughter was very excited to find a baby boy doll, but when she went to change the nappy, she got a bit of a surprise. The doll was anatomically correct... Go on reading on our web site.
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