Politics Cold War video game: a hot topic in Germany by Frances Perraudin | 5 October 2010 | + TweetYouTube screen grab A computer game, which takes place during the Cold War, allowing people to play as East German border guards who shoot political refugees, has caused controversy in Germany. The game, named 1378 after the length in kilometers of the border between East and West Germany, gives players the option to take on roles as both guards and East Germans fleeing the communist state. Guards are awarded medals if they shoot a large number of escapees. Complaints have led to the game's release being postponed from this Sunday, the 20th anniversary of German reunification, to a later date. 1378 was created by 23-year-old Jens Stober as part of his degree at the University of Design, Media, and Art in Karlsruhe. He claims that the game is an educational tool, BBC reported. "To become an East German refugee or border guard Christian Louboutin shoes makes players able to identify with these numbers," he said. "It is a new way to encourage young people to take an interest in more recent German history." However, East German Rainer Wagner is among those offended by the game. He was arrested while attempting to cross the wall and spent two years in prison as a result. In his view, the game is problematic because, unlike other games, it involves shooting "unarmed civilians." Around 136 people were killed trying to cross the Berlin Wall, and analysts say at least as many again Christian Louboutin shoes offer, were killed on the rest of the national border. Take a look at the trailer and judge for yourself. Is it tasteless Canada Goose, or is it a smart way to help Germans come to terms with their history? Related Topics Articles: http://bbs.live0311.com/sns/space.php?uid=112267&do=blog&id=1506420 http://heartlandmurmurs.com/2011/03/30/the-bride-of-unionstein-2.aspx/