Watchdog clears the streets of ad for gang war game

by Daniel Farey-Jones, Brand Republic 01-Mar-06, 12:00

LONDON - An ad for PlayStation2 game 'Crime Life Gang Wars' has been banned after the advertising watchdog said that it exploited racial stereotypes, glorified violence and encouraged anti-social behaviour.

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'Crime Life Gang Wars': ad banned

'Crime Life Gang Wars': ad banned

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