Crytek Threaten To Leave Germany

Germany’s stance on violent games has been becoming more aggressive over the past months. In response to the government’s plans to ban production and distribution of violent games, over 50,000 gamers signed an official petition, forcing the issue to be discussed in the German Parliament. Now, president and co-founder of Crytek, Cevat Yerli, has issued the following threat:

A ban on action games in Germany is concerning us because it is essentially like banning the German artists that create them. If the German creative community can’t effectively participate in one of the most important cultural mediums of our future, we will be forced to relocate to other countries.

The current political discussion will deprive German talent of its place on the global game development stage, and deprive German consumers of entertainment that is considered safe and fun around the world.

As one of Germany’s largest developers, if Crytek were to follow through with this threat, I am sure that there would be a significant impact on the German economy. Hopefully, the German government will come to its senses, but if necessary I hope that Crytek do relocate. Maybe once Germany realises the impact that the lack of a videogames industry will have on its economy it will grow up and stop trying to control the public’s access to social media.

Via: Destructoid