This is a list of
video game
Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, controller, keyboard, or motion sensing device to generate visual feedback. This fee ...
s considered
controversial
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin ''controversia'', as a composite of ''controversus'' – "turned in an opposite d ...
. The list includes games that have earned controversies for
violence
Violence is the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy. Other definitions are also used, such as the World Health Organization's definition of violence as "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened ...
,
sexual content,
LGBT themes,
racism
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, and
review bombing
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from fans. Some of the video games on this list have been
banned or
regionally censored.
Video game series
1970s–1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
See also
*
List of banned video games
*
List of regionally censored video games
Many video games have certain elements removed or edited due to regional rating standards.
Third generation (1985–1993)
*''Bionic Commando'' – The game was renamed from , the character of Adolf Hitler was renamed "Master-D", the Nazis are r ...
*
List of video games notable for negative reception
This is a list of video games that have gained an enduring negative reception, often due to being perceived by reviewers as having low-quality or outdated graphics, glitches, poor controls for gameplay, or irredeemable game design faults. Su ...
References
External links
Sexual Moments in Video Game Historyfrom I-Mockery
The Top 7... Controversies Waiting to Happen: Sex! Murder! Godless blasphemy and animal abuse! How could the media possibly miss these button-pushing games?by GamesRadar
The Top 7... Most Evil Games: See the most racist, hateful and tasteless titles you wouldn't touch with a 10 foot poleby GamesRadar
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Controversial
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin ''controversia'', as a composite of ''controversus'' – "turned in an opposite d ...
Video games
Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, controller, keyboard, or motion sensing device to generate visual feedback. This feedbac ...