Nintendo says no to The Binding of Isaac on 3DS eShop

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Nintendo has denied the release of indie hit The Binding of Isaac on the 3DS eShop, with designer Edmund McMillen pointing to the game’s religious content as the reason.

Taking to Twitter, The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy designer explained Nintendo’s decision.

“Attention: After a long internal debate Nintendo has decided NOT to allow the Binding of Isaac on the 3ds. :(“

“As many assumed the reasons were due to the games ‘questionable religious content’,”

“Thank GOD Steam exists!” he concluded.

The Binding of Isaac, inspired by the biblical tale, sees players taking control of a child who must escape his mum who is trying to kill him.

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