God of War sex scene set to reignite media attacks?

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By Stevie Smith Feb 14, 2008, 9:42 GMT

Considering the recent scathing and wholly inaccurate media attention directed towards BioWare’s Mass Effect, you’d perhaps expect fear-mongering broadcasters to be trawling through retail shelves for existing software they can label guilty of promoting gaming’s apparent penchant for lewd and lascivious content. Nudity and sexual content in new God of War title may spark fresh videogame controversy. Credit: SCEA.

Nudity and sexual content in new God of War title may spark fresh videogame controversy. Credit: SCEA.Yet that doesn’t appear to be happening. Indeed, while Mass Effect was wrongly singled out for a ridiculously brief and non-interactive love scene that wouldn’t look out of place on a host of prime time TV shows, much more overtly crass and sexually-motivated software seems to go unnoticed.But then, critically acclaimed titles like Mass Effect are perhaps more inclined to single themselves out for scrutiny based on high-profile reputation, while releases such as Playboy the Mansion and anything from the Leisure Suit Larry series are more likely to fade without trace. Bearing that in mind, it’s unlikely that broadcasters intent on spreading their thick brand of videogame FUD are going to avert their gaze upon viewing the following clip.Taken from God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP), the new handheld entrant to the hugely popular God of War series, which first found fame on the PlayStation 2, the clip opens with antihero Kratos happening upon a pair of naked (twin) maidens eager to express their affectionate appreciation to the long-suffering Spartan warrior -- a gameplay option that can lead the player into an interactive sexual situation.With one maiden on all-fours and the other openly topless, the game camera moves away from the ensuing ‘action,’ focusing on a nearby (phallic) candle that rocks, shakes, and spews wax as the player performs button prompts and analogue stick movements to govern the impact of each suggested thrust being experienced by the young women.To make matters worse, the game’s audio builds to a crescendo of orgasmic moans should the player time their button presses and stick swirls correctly. Then, once spent, the camera moves back to Kratos who, without even leaving his mobile number, is free to continue with his quest -- or engage in another session of fleshy entanglement should the player so desire.Of course, beyond a revealed breast, nothing remotely sexual can actually be seen during the gameplay clip, but, given the current climate where sex and videogames is concerned, it’s difficult to imagine media sources choosing to ignore the temptation to once again pillory a high-profile release.It’s also worth noting that God of War and God of War II both contain similar sexual encounters that could well be referenced in any forthcoming attack -- which wiil conveniently overlook that these games are clearly marked as ’M for Mature’ by the ESRB and should not be given over to minors by either retailers or parents.Ticking time bomb? You decide.

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Old SchoolFeb 14th, 2008 - 19:54:41

Sex, sells. Simple, this game will be a sell out, all the free press this game is getting. Maybe even a collectors item, after they ban-it. After the ban video has been on the market for a week or two the price will skyrocket......All the above = Excellent Marketing, and lots of $$$ in the CEO's pocket's

And so it is !!

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I don't get itFeb 15th, 2008 - 09:05:30

Why play a stupid game when there is proper porn to watch or... actual people to have sex with? uh????

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AnonFeb 15th, 2008 - 12:12:39

There was a similar 'sex scene' in the beginning of the 1st en wasn't there???

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HappyLadyGamerFeb 16th, 2008 - 01:26:37

The scenes with the ladies in the GoW games have never bothered me, quite the opposite, they make me laugh. Plus, what I find most hilarious is the way they are 'artistically' shaped. A real woman would crack in half if she were built like that! :-)

Let the adults have their fun as well. Gaming has been following the 'kiddie' trend way too long - I am not suggesting porn because those are out there too, I am just suggesting that the gaming companies cater to a larger demographic.

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GamedefendentAug 21st, 2008 - 01:06:35

Stop complaining, Digital sex has never hurt anyone. This scene is no worse than 'R' rated movies, The game is rated 'M'. Do people not understand That means for mature. If your concerned about Your kids playing it, read the damn Esrb rating, stop blameing your bad parenting on a game people play for the emotional storyline and dramaticly realistic characters. It amazes me of the ignorance people show nowadays. Oh and by the way, im 14, I played this game, And im not a Xenophobic sex-craazed nazi. I played it for the game itself, not the 30 seconds of nudity.

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JimDec 13th, 2008 - 09:28:34

That was the lamest sex scene ever, there was boobs, then a candle (OMG A CANDLE) LAme lame lame.

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SamJan 28th, 2009 - 06:39:39

HAHAHAHAHAHA
'YOU WIN AT SEX'
*sings*CONGRATULATION

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aAroN135637Mar 24th, 2009 - 22:25:39

gamedefender! dude u r so fucking right... some 9 year old would do that... i am as well 14! its a game not porn! so what if GoW2 says eat shit and die its a F'n game for gods sake!!! its the story n gameplay not video and audio!

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miqMay 10th, 2009 - 01:58:22

irony lulz for a non-sex scene in God of *War*. I guess mindless violence really is just more palatable...?

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watsthisJun 4th, 2009 - 10:50:56

i'm seeing sex mini game being played by my 8 year old cousin..nowdays most who own PS2 are childen below 10. Its game not porn..

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LuisAug 11th, 2009 - 04:08:28

It's strange how this type of stuff happens all the time on tv and no one complains but when it happens in a game it is all of a sudden destroying our society and moral values, please!!!

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