Popular epidemic simulator game removed from Chinese App Store as `` illegal content ''



Plague Inc. is an epidemic simulator game designed to create powerful pathogens and infect and kill humans worldwide. The game is also available for iOS and Android applications, and development is handled by Ndemic Creations . Meanwhile, the Chinese Cyberspace Management Bureau , which controls the Internet in China, told Ndemic Creations that they deleted Plague Inc. from the Chinese App Store as `` contains illegal content '' It became clear.

Statement on the Removal of Plague Inc. from the China App Store-Ndemic Creations
https://www.ndemiccreations.com/en/news/173-statement-on-the-removal-of-plague-inc-from-the-china-app-store



China Pulls Plague Inc. From App Store
https://kotaku.com/china-pulls-plague-inc-from-app-store-1841955831

Plague Inc. removed from Chinese App Store over 'illegal' content? Eurogamer.net
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-02-27-plague-inc-removed-from-chinese-app-store-over-illegal-content

Ndemic Creations, the developer of Plague Inc., said that `` There is very sad news to share with Chinese-based players '' from the Chinese cyberspace management bureau `` It contains illegal content '' You have been notified that Plague Inc. has been removed from the App Store in China. Ndemic Creations states that 'this situation is completely out of control' and basically it is impossible to distribute Plague Inc. again in China at the time of article creation.

Plague Inc. is an epidemic simulator launched in 2012, a global simulation game with more than 130 million players worldwide, and a paid game that has gained popularity in China for many years. is. While Plague Inc. is a title that deals with extreme material, Ndemic Creations asserts that 'it is an intelligent and sophisticated simulation to encourage players to think and learn about serious public health issues.' He added, 'We pay great respect to Chinese players and are very shocked that they can no longer access and play with Plague Inc.' He says he is greatly disappointed that the game can no longer be offered.

Plague Inc: Evolved Official Launch Trailer-YouTube


'We don't know whether the removal of Plague Inc. from the Apple Store in China is related to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in China, but Ndemic Creations said. The educational significance of this should have been repeatedly recognized by organizations such as the China Cyberspace Administration, '' said the China Cyberspace Administration, which said the relationship with the new coronavirus was unknown at the time of writing. He pointed out that he should have understood the educational significance of Inc.

He added, 'In cooperation with global health organizations, we continue to discuss how Plague Inc. can assist in efforts to contain and control the new coronavirus.' Plague Inc. has also revealed that it is taking a new approach.



Ndemic Creations said it is continuing talks with the Chinese Cyberspace Administration to distribute Plague Inc. again on the Chinese App Store, saying `` The priority for small independent game studios in the UK is China Cyber Contact the Space Administration, understand the concerns of the authorities and continue working together to find a solution. '

In addition, Plague Inc. is sold as usual outside of China, and the PC version of 'Plague Inc: Evolved' is sold on Steam for 1,680 yen.

Steam: Plague Inc: Evolved



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