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Refusing a rating "a case of pure hypocrisy"

April 15, 2008 in News comments 3

In an interview with That VideoGame Blog, Techland's PR Product Manager weighs in on the emerging topic of rating organizations refusing to rate some videogames. Techland is currently working on Dead Island, a survival horror.

The topic of some videogames being denied a rating, effectively banning them in some areas, has been slowly but surely gaining traction. Some recent examples include the Manhunt 2 debacle in the UK where the game was released with an 18+ rating only after Rockstar was forced to remove some content, and the Video Appeals Committee used its independent scrutiny to overturn the BBFC’s decision. And Australia’s ridiculous rating system where 15+ is the highest possible rating a game can receive is always fun to see in action.
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    Guticb Apr 16, 08
    The man is right. The BBFC is there to recommend an age group the game should be sold to, not to say, "Nah, we don't like it. Tone it down or screw off!".
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      Ameer Apr 16, 08
      What if they don't believe it to be suitable to any age group?

      An angle to consider.

      And don't bash Australia's rating system. It rates a lot of games lower than normal, which allows me to get my hands on them legally earlier.
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        wohoo Apr 16, 08
        That's not an acceptable angle in a democratic society Ameer, it's not their business to be making these kinds of choices on the adults behalf. Adults can make their own decisions.

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