America bans Japan rape simulation game

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Updated May 20, 2009 11:20:51

A Japanese video game which simulates rape has been banned in America.

Women's rights group Equality Now says their campaign to get the game banned, has succeeded in removing the game from online sites like amazon.com and ebay. The video game called 'Rape Play' was released in 2006, and Japanese developers say it was meant for the Japanese market only. And, while this game has stirred controversy, some online game reviewers say it's not the worst the Japanese games industry has to offer.

Presenter: Desmond Ang
Speaker: Taina Bien-Aimé, Executive Director of Equality Now; Dr Laura Dales, University of South Australia

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