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BBFC OKs GTA IV!

April 02, 2008 in News comments 10

After the continuous back and forth battle between Rockstar and the British Board of Film Classification over Manhunt 2, they have decided to approve Grand Theft Auto IV with an 18+ rating with, as the BBFC proudly proclaims in bold, red lettering on their classification entry, "no cuts made."

It sounds to me like someone's a little sore after being whipped into shape by the British court system.

Consumer Advice: Contains strong violence, very strong language, sex and drug references

This work was passed with no cuts made.

The BBFC has placed this work in the Action genre(s).
The main spoken language in this work is English.
Avalith via bbfc.co.uk »
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  • 2
    redneonfish Apr 2, 08
    Not a surprise if im being honest...
    • -2
      Avalith Apr 2, 08
      Given a history of bad blood between the BBFC and Rockstar, I'd say it most certainly is a surprise that it got approved the first time around, especially without any editing.
      • 1
        Donnelly Apr 2, 08
        1 b& game? Hardly a "history".

        The previous GTA games have all been fine so why would this be any different?
        • -2
          Avalith Apr 2, 08
          I was referring more to the constant back and forth between the two over Manhunt 2, not that they've had troubles with other games getting past the BBFC.
  • 0
    lord of vice city Apr 2, 08
    yes!! i dont care what age rating it gets, its getting released

    btw i am over 18, case anyone felt free to say something
  • 1
    Existenz Apr 2, 08
    The biggest issue was for UK gamers if it was going to be edited, luckily this hasn't happened, unlike Manhunt 2.
  • 0
    The Power Apr 2, 08
    Not surprised it is 18+, all f them have been as far as I can remember. This one should be no different and looks damn awesome
  • -1
    Bale Fire Apr 2, 08
    So it's been given an R? Then it won't make it here
    • 1
      Donnelly Apr 2, 08
      No, it's been given an 18 rating.

      We don't use the R rating over here.
  • 0
    Atsumi Apr 5, 08
    Honestly, I don't see why a game should be edited as long as it states the "recommended" age on the box.

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