Fight of Gods – Malaysian Government Shuts Down Access to Steam
Steve Barton
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Live in Malaysia and are a fan of the gaming platform Steam? Then you are shit out of luck. Who’s to blame for this service blackout? A little game called Fight of Gods which we told you about a few days ago.
According to The Star Online The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has blocked access to popular platform following controversy over the video game Fight of Gods.
The commission appears to have enforced a DNS block (a method of denying access to certain websites) to the site. Steam users reported being unable to access the Steam store from both mobile and desktop platforms on Friday. Users could, however, still play already downloaded games but could not purchase new ones.
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said action was taken after Steam failed to comply with the 24-hour ultimatum given by the ministry to disable downloads of the game by Malaysian users.
“This action is necessary to protect the users and to prevent untoward incidents. [To ensure] solidarity, harmony and well-being of the multi-racial and multi-religious people in the country are the main objectives of the Government. The Government will not compromise on any action that can jeopardise these objectives,” he said in a statement here on Friday.
As a result of Malaysian outrage, Steam has removed the game and is working to fix what issues remain in Malaysia in terms of access.
So what’s all the hubbub about? We refer to the below press release.
From the Press Release:
Jesus and Buddha punch the holy $*!% out of each other in FIGHT OF GODS! Prepare for Immortal Kombat! PQube is delighted to announce that both Jesus and Buddha have joined the FIGHT OF GODS roster and that the game is OUT NOW worldwide on Steam Early Access!
Existence itself is at stake in the greatest tournament ever devised in FIGHT OF GODS, the epic new 2D fighter from indie developer Digital Crafter. When an unknown entity gathers the strongest gods and religious figures from throughout human history, mythological beings and holy icons must battle to uncover the truth and save the world.
Who will prevail in the ultimate battle of gods? Will Jesus, fresh from ripping himself off the sacrificial cross, smite all his foes with the power of his Punishment Fist? Can Buddha slap his opponents into submission? Harness the power of fire, lightning, water, plagues, and more as you pit gods and prophets such as Odin, Zeus, Amaterasu, Anubis, Moses, and Athena against one another in one of the most unique and outlandish fighters ever created.
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