If you were in the least bit unsure of why Australia needed an R18+ Rating for games (and yes, we’re talking to you South Australian Attorney General Michael Atkinson), ScreenPlay is reporting that GTA IV has been modified to obtain a MA15+ rating in Australia.
Opposition to the rating will probably see this as a good thing. Even though Rockstar haven’t made it clear exactly what elements were removed from the game, they’ll be claiming that it will certainly be the most sexual / violent aspects, and they’d probably be right.
The problem is that GTA is a violent game, and if the only thing they took out was, let’s say, the ability to murder prostitutes after they service you, there’s still a myriad of other violent possibilities for players to choose from.
Dom
April 4, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Just do what I’m doing, import the US version. It’s cheaper ($45 cheaper!) and the PS3 games are region free.
That being said, it’s absolutely ridiculous that anyone would oppose the R18+ rating. A parent is far, far less likely to buy their child a game with an R rating over an MA rating.
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April 4, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Exactly, import it, if you can. I’m waiting for the inevitable PC version, which I will then import from the US, probably at half the Australian price.
Report PermalinkDo you think after we get our R18+ rating we can look at the massive scam that is Aussie game prices?
Geek Dating
April 5, 2008 at 9:51 AM
R18 game ratings are on the way for Australia whether we like it or not. Personally I think it is a good thing as some of these games are way too violent for kids.
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