The Rest Is...Gaming Gone Too Far? The Scandals Behind No Mercy and Schedule 1

This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle tackle one of the most controversial weeks in video game PR. 🚫 First up: No Mercy — a self-proclaimed sexual assault simulator developed by Zerat Games — has been withdrawn from Steam in the UK following bans in Canada, Australia, and beyond. Jacki and Lyle condemn the game’s very existence and call out the developer's failure to uphold ethical responsibility within the gaming industry. 💊 Then: Schedule 1, a drug-dealing simulator, has raised eyebrows for its subject matter—but surprisingly, it's received generally positive reviews. Jacki argues this may come down to one key thing: it’s just a better game. 🎙️ In this episode: - The reputational damage caused by No Mercy - When controversial content goes too far - Why Schedule 1 has dodged the backlash - The role of PR in setting ethical boundaries in gaming ⚠️ Listener discretion is advised due to sensitive subject matter. 📅 New episodes every Friday at 9AM UK time — subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or YouTube. The Rest Is PR – Where Pop Culture Meets PR. #TheRestIsPR #NoMercyGame #Schedule1Game #VideoGameControversy #GamingNews #PRCrisis #PopCulturePodcast #GamingEthics #PodcastRecommendation #SteamBan #ZeratGames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.