Infernal: Hell's Vengeance is a choking hazard [update]
Update: A Playlogic spokesperson commented on the matter: "Infernal: Hell's Vengeance does not come packaged with any type of ball or choking hazard. We are in touch with Amazon and they will be removing the erroneous warning as soon as possible."
When creating a game called Infernal: Hell's Vengeance, you may catch some flak. Whether it's from Bible-thumpers or those protesting the inaccurate depiction of a vengeful underworld (seriously misunderstood place, folks), you just have to be prepared for some backlash. Well, that isn't the only thing developer Playlogic will have to handle, as this Amazon listing for the game is bound to bring out the anti-choking activists around the globe.
Sure, we could blame Playlogic for deciding to add "a small ball" to the package or for the game's "small parts," both of which present a pretty big choking risk for children under three years of age, but the company is putting out mature content here. If Playlogic stopped to think about every child in the world while creating games, then we'd never get to see what Hell got so pissed about to begin with. And, in the end, who does that really help?
When creating a game called Infernal: Hell's Vengeance, you may catch some flak. Whether it's from Bible-thumpers or those protesting the inaccurate depiction of a vengeful underworld (seriously misunderstood place, folks), you just have to be prepared for some backlash. Well, that isn't the only thing developer Playlogic will have to handle, as this Amazon listing for the game is bound to bring out the anti-choking activists around the globe.
Sure, we could blame Playlogic for deciding to add "a small ball" to the package or for the game's "small parts," both of which present a pretty big choking risk for children under three years of age, but the company is putting out mature content here. If Playlogic stopped to think about every child in the world while creating games, then we'd never get to see what Hell got so pissed about to begin with. And, in the end, who does that really help?













Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Shadsy @ Aug 12th 2009 2:08AM
It could just be a solution to a bigger problem: anyone who thought Infernal was going to be worth buying is going to choke to death.
Discotheque @ Aug 12th 2009 2:32AM
ROFL
CH3BURASHKA @ Aug 12th 2009 2:07PM
I'm going to buy it once it hits the bargain bin.
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 2:33AM
Wasnt this game released like 3 years ago on the PC? Wasnt it shitty then too?
The Baron @ Aug 12th 2009 10:23AM
About 2 and a third years ago, came out in April '07.
I picked it up in a giant Steam bundle of Eidos games I think. Played the first few levels, didn't really feel like continuing.
Carrie @ Aug 12th 2009 2:54AM
Finally! A game that comes with other items in the box that are more fun than the game itself! A small ball? Balloons? Fuck yes!
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 12th 2009 2:57AM
It's too bad this game has such a strong religious background. That's the only thing really stopping me from caring at all.
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 3:25AM
really? I love that kinda stuff. The Ghost Rider comics have been doing a heaven vs hell thing where Johnny Blaze is the angel of death, it's really sweet and this seems similar
cafecito @ Aug 12th 2009 3:02AM
Can I shoot god? That'd be heretically cool.
Azerael @ Aug 12th 2009 6:26AM
You can, but you wouldn't hit anything.
squeehunter @ Aug 12th 2009 3:22PM
Yeah, he can catch bullets with his mind. Or HER mind. Ooooo.
infernus @ Aug 12th 2009 3:05AM
Seems like an Amazon problem because I saw that choking hazard warning on the entry for BlazBlue earlier. I figured it was for the LE and appearing on both pages or something and thought nothing of it. Maybe not.
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 12th 2009 3:26AM
wtf? "big stars" "sports" "milfs" Is it a hollywood gossip site? A sports site? Or porn? WHICH ONE IS IT?!??!?
kimy @ Aug 12th 2009 3:50AM
it just a place for dating indeed, may be you can find some like that
Neuromancer @ Aug 12th 2009 9:24AM
What is this dating thing of which you speak?
Joe @ Aug 12th 2009 4:05AM
I think this game is no really for the tiny children who could not even do what ever they ant as their parents restricts as it is their learning age so they are suppose to play some educational games that is the reason that the producer is taking care of the mature gamers and i found this game really awesome with superb features and rounds and modes as well......................
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Ben Forbes @ Aug 12th 2009 4:14AM
man what
Hiroken @ Aug 12th 2009 5:10AM
Jesus H PUNCTUATION.
Hiroken @ Aug 12th 2009 5:09AM
Is anyone else reading that Infernal: Hell's Vagina?
Or should I just get some fucking sleep?
CH3BURASHKA @ Aug 12th 2009 6:03AM
It's just you.
BTW, get some help.
Hiroken @ Aug 12th 2009 5:15AM
There's a "yo, dawg..." in here somewhere, but I can't fucking get to it.
MonkeyHood @ Aug 12th 2009 5:44AM
Seems like the beginning would fit.
Yo, dawg! Wanna join a hot and heated forum that discusses the truth about these big stars?
____T a l l l o v i n g C o m____ has lots of sports fans there! besides, it's hot models, milfs, sexy chick s and handsome young men and chicks mingle club!!LOL checka!!
whylekat @ Aug 12th 2009 7:37AM
It's true it's true. I choked when I saw how terrible this game is! Zinggg!!
Mike @ Aug 12th 2009 8:27AM
bible thumpers? What's next towel heads? Or you want to call African Americans some other ethnic slur? Seriously where is this tolerance that you say bible thumpers lack? There are plenty of gamers who are Christians who show far more tolerance than you are claiming. In the middle east most of the countries would fundamentalists make "bible thumpers" in this country look like Castro Street gays. So please stop with the slurs and report the stories.
Chris @ Aug 12th 2009 9:08AM
Add me to the list of Christian gamers. Most, like myself, really don't get all that worked up over so called "controversial" games ... it's just the vocal minority that gives everyone a bad name, which is true for any group of people be they religious, political, or otherwise.
I've played GTAIV, saw no problem with the sex scene in Mass Effect, and have played *many* other games for entertainment that may or may not have behaviour I might personally endorse.
Most Christians are more tolerant than we're made out to be. I'm really not all that offended or worked up by the whole "bible thumper" comment ... but I do think it isn't appropriate to lump people into stereotypes.
azuravian @ Aug 12th 2009 9:16AM
I'm not even a Christian and this stuff pisses me off. Why is it that Christians seem to be the only group that it is acceptable to make fun of?
Neuromancer @ Aug 12th 2009 9:26AM
Because it's so easy
Michael @ Aug 12th 2009 9:30AM
Ahem, I'm a Jew.
you're not the only ones it's apparently okay to make fun of.
you're just one of the largest religions in the world, and like all big groups, can't take a joke.
it's okay. endure a couple millenia of persecution and ridicule and come back when you have a little better perspective.
Professor Lario @ Aug 12th 2009 10:55AM
As a fellow Bible thumper I have no issue with this game. Have protests been staged that I just don't know about? I doubt the author would just mention 'Bible thumper' for nothing...
squeehunter @ Aug 12th 2009 3:25PM
I don't remember the widespread dislike for Jews being "okay" anymore here.
The Baron @ Aug 12th 2009 10:26AM
Tall loving you say?
If only there was a place I could easily find and meet other tall people! Besides, you know, just looking for the people who stand out in a crowd.
Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Aug 12th 2009 10:53AM
Spoiler:
The Bible already tells us what hell is pissed about. A no1 selling book as well. Should try it sometime if haven't already.
Ryan @ Aug 12th 2009 11:19AM
There is no doubt, Infernal: Hell's Vengence is the number 1 WORST game I have ever played on xbox360. I rented it and took it back the same day, a waste of my $5.
ottoman673 @ Aug 12th 2009 2:45PM
I thought it was a suicide tool after playing such a shitty game?