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Binding Of Isaac Blocked From 3DS Due To "Questionable Religious Content"

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by Phil Kollar on February 29, 2012 at 08:05 PM

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Bad news for anyone who was looking forward to playing the bloody indie sensation Binding of Isaac on 3DS: This dungeon crawler from Super Meat Boy creator Edmund McMillen apparently won't be coming to the handheld following a decision by Nintendo.

McMillen tweeted the unfortunate announcement late yesterday. In a follow-up tweet, McMillen confirmed that the decision was "due to the games 'questionable religious content.' He then took the opportunity to praise Steam for being such an open and supporting platform for independent and digitally distributed games.

Nintendo has not issued any public statement on this decision and isn't likely to, but I will say that I for one am disappointed if this is true. Sure, I can understand Nintendo asking that the game go through proper ESRB rating, but beyond that shouldn't the consumers who paid money for the 3DS be able to decide what they are comfortable purchasing and playing?

If you haven't played Binding of Isaac on PC yet and want to know why you should be annoyed with this decision, check out our review by Adam Biessener.

[via Ars Technica]

Filed under: News, Nintendo, PC, Team Meat, Nintendo 3DS, 3ds, the binding of isaac, Edmund McMillen

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by John Wrek Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:12 PM

I don't even think questionable begins to sum it up...

However, 'enjoyable experience' would do just nicely. ;-)
by Handman Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:12 PM

Could someone please explain what was the questionable content?
by Zonified Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:13 PM

It sucks that it won't come to the 3DS, but I understand why Nintendo wouldn't want it on the eShop.

At least it's on Steam.
by walker of the wasteland Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:15 PM

ok first off i am a christian and i think this "questionable religious content" thing is really stupid. its a game not the bible it just references it not blatantly blows it off. gosh.

EDIT:even though i am a christian, know that i am particularly critical of the popular beliefs of my fellow "christians", especially the way i view hell.
by Solidus Scott Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:15 PM

I'm about to buy this on Steam right now while I got money in my Steam wallet. I've been meaning to get it for awhile now but I forgot too. Thanks for reminding me GI. :)
by Lflaks Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:15 PM

Phil be careful otherwise you will have to delete this post just like the last binding of Issac post because of all the religiousness and Christianity vs atheism rages while all the other religions shuffle uncomfortably.
by Sideos161 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:17 PM

How much was this going to cost on the 3DS anyways?
by Romars Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:18 PM

No big loss, trust me. The original Zelda plays better than this thing.
by bjdbuch Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:18 PM

AW THATS THE WORST
by Smidgens Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:18 PM

Once they start bringing words like "questionable" into the mix, they're bringing a heap of trouble upon themselves. First of all, what makes this specific content questionable? Second, who decides that it is? Poor choice of words, nintendo.
by Gh0s1bAne Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:19 PM

Haha, I'm always surprised when you guys put up a picture that contains male genitalia.
by cutenessfan19 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:23 PM

What "religious content" is in that game anyway?
by ThisFreakinGuy Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:24 PM

Really? Due to questionable religious content? I, for some reason, doubt that is why...
by ShaggTastic93 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:24 PM

This is a joke and shows how religion is forced upon people whether they want it or not. I care whether someone is religious as much as the rent-is-too-damn-high party cares if someone is religious, but this is censorship of the highest degree and I do care about civil rights.
by The Great Cubone Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:25 PM

Well it makes sense for Nintendo to do that. It keeps their class.
by drownthefish23 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:28 PM

No comment on the religious aspects of this, but I'm sad to not be able to play a great game
by TheBiasedIrishman Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:32 PM

I am against the censorship of art, but I don't know what to call the Binding of Isaac... Gameplay should always come first, but they didn't have to make the game as disturbing as hell. Others find artistic value in it, I am just prejudiced about religion in my games.
by Tim Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:37 PM

Come on nintendo your realy getting on my bad side...
by VampireRobot Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:39 PM

Send it over to Sony then... i'm sure they'll put it on the vastly superior Vita.
by MindFyre Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 08:40 PM

This game is getting so much crap. It's so unfair. It's no worse that Super Meat Boy.

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