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Sanctions ban Iran gamers from World of Warcraft

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4:36 am
09/03/2012


arenoriu

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They've vanquished elves, trolls, and all manner of

magical monsters. But one select group of online gamers

is facing an even more formidable foe: The U.S.

sanctions regime.

Iranian players of “World of Warcraft,” the massively

popular online multiplayer franchise, have found

themselves frozen out by Blizzard Activision Inc., the

American company behind the game. Iranian role playing

enthusiasts have spent much of the past week peppering

Blizzard's message board with complaints about how they

weren't able to log on to the service — only to be

told recently that U.S. law was to blame.

“United States trade restrictions and economic sanction

laws prohibit Blizzard from doing business with

residents of certain nations, including Iran,” the

company said in an email sent to players last week and

forwarded to The Associated Press late Tuesday.

“Blizzard tightened up its procedures to ensure

compliance with these laws, and players connecting from

the affected nations are restricted from access to

Blizzard games and services.”

A post to Blizzard's message board by a company

employee also noted that rules meant Iranian players

would not be getting refunds.

12:36 pm
09/03/2012


I773D33MABL3

Platinum User

Ireland. Or the surface of Mars as far as mail order is concerned

posts 1223

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I read about this during the week, it's pretty harsh considering how seriously fans of WoW take the game. Most of them play nothing else and I know I'd be furious if PSN was pulled from Ireland. 


I wonder will they just add it to their pile of reasons to hate America's guts or will they actually blame their own regime. 


Either way I'm sure the Iranian branch of Anonymous is probably already gearing up to hack BlizzardLaugh

Big Dick Brendo is an arsehole. I hope all his kids are born with serious birth defects…

6:52 pm
09/03/2012


Doc-B

Platinum User

Who… Me?

posts 1257

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Oh well, that's their nuclear weapons programme fcuked then… We can all breathe a sigh of relief, thanks for that America Confused

You can tell which countries do or do not have nuclear weapons you know… America only attack the latter Surprised


WORLD POLICE!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..ZdJRDpLHbw

Carefree

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12:57 am
09/04/2012


scotty243

Gold User

Florida

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That sucks complete balls…

“The Call of Duty franchise continues to set the bar for innovation and we expect a new Call of Duty game in development for 2013 to raise that bar even higher,” Call of Duty Spokesperson.

6:51 pm
09/04/2012


Doc-B

Platinum User

Who… Me?

posts 1257

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scotty243 said:

That sucks complete balls…


Don't worry, I was only joking… Their nuclear weapons are being manufactured without any problems!

Machinetti – “Hey Doc u Talk with da Hand U NO Good u vant daddy pet u shiny boyskin mmmmm daddy make doc sleep clean 2night.”

12:50 am
09/05/2012


I773D33MABL3

Platinum User

Ireland. Or the surface of Mars as far as mail order is concerned

posts 1223

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Doc-B said:

scotty243 said:

That sucks complete balls…


Don't worry, I was only joking… Their nuclear weapons are being manufactured without any problems!


LaughLaughLaughLaughLaugh

Big Dick Brendo is an arsehole. I hope all his kids are born with serious birth defects…

2:54 am
09/05/2012


gr8jrfan

Gold User

Wisconsin, Land of the Trolls.

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Doc-B said:

Oh well, that's their nuclear weapons programme fcuked then… We can all breathe a sigh of relief, thanks for that America Confused

You can tell which countries do or do not have nuclear weapons you know… America only attack the latter Surprised


WORLD POLICE!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..ZdJRDpLHbw

Carefree


I wish they played that whenever we pledge allegiance to the flag. It sure does make me feel more patriotic.

405 scares me. I left my ducky in there.

6:59 pm
09/05/2012


Doc-B

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gr8jrfan said:

I wish they played that whenever we pledge allegiance to the flag. It sure does make me feel more patriotic.


You do know it's a total piss take right?

Geek

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4:52 am
09/06/2012


gr8jrfan

Gold User

Wisconsin, Land of the Trolls.

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Yep, just jokes. I've said it once on here and I'l say it again: AMERICA!!!

405 scares me. I left my ducky in there.

5:02 pm
09/07/2012


Doc-B

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gr8jrfan said:

I've said it once on here and I'l say it again: AMERICA!!!


***NO PROFANE LANGUAGE PLEASE*** YEAH!!

Laugh

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