Valve admits it faked a 'leak' of Left 4 Dead 2 trailer to bypass ESRB restrictions
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek revealed that the company intentionally leaked its own Left 4 Dead 2 trailer in 2009 because the ESRB would not approve it. The trailer contained graphic violence and gore that violated marketing guidelines. Valve had previously altered a promotional image to satisfy the ESRB.
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