BBFC passed game uncut, despite controversial ‘portrayed’ sexual elements to gameplay
The BBFC passed Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV uncut in the UK this week – but the body’s website has revealed the title contains a multitude of risqué sexual references.
Not only can players pick up prostitutes, but also ‘portray’ masturbation, fellatio and intercourse in the ‘18’-rated title.
The BBFC’s homepage revealed the news yesterday, which was picked up by videogamer.com.
It stated: ‘Sex references also occur during cut scenes, including references to strong sexual behaviour. During gameplay the character can pick up prostitutes...
‘What follows is an un-detailed portrayal of masturbation, fellatio and intercourse. The character can also visit lap dancing clubs and request a private dance. While the game contains sexualised dancing and the portrayal of sex, there is no sexualised nudity.’
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According to videogamer.com, the BBFC ratings page for GTA IV has since been taken down by Rockstar’s request – as it contained spoilers.
‘We have taken this down because we have a policy which is that we will not put up the ECI for a work more than 10 days before the work is released.
‘Due to a technical hitch we put up the ECI for GTA IV too soon. We will be putting up the full, unedited ECI on the 19th of April.’
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Wahey!!!
good good and good
its as it should be. an 18 rated film would be expected to have the same content in it.
tit for tat?
Good news
If we are making entertainment for adults why shouldn't it have adult content?
Jackie Collins books are vastly worse (better?) and have no age rating whatsoever.
Re: Good news
I cant beleive this! Our children are subjected to these "video games" how dare the industry create such content!
sorry what? its an 18 certificate? oh theres certificates on games? but my 12 year old son has all the gta games! I bought them all.
Re: Good news
April Fool narff
Re: Bad Parent buys 18 rated games for 12 yr old son!
Hey Joe Bloogs! You are the problem! The industry isn't subjecting your son to these games....YOU are. You wouldn't buy him an 18 rated sex video would you? It's rated 18 for a reason! How many times do people like you need to be told this over and over again? Idiot!!!
Re: Bad Parent buys 18 rated games for 12 yr old son!
UK 18 rated sex video are soft but in other countries it is 16
all you need to do is just buy from another country.
It must be rated 16 for a reason. Age of consent!
They can purchase it for themself!!!!
Re: Bad Parent buys 18 rated games for 12 yr old son!
Hey Peter, Are you really that lazy? Read the second part of Joes post......moron!
Re: Bad Parent buys 18 rated games for 12 yr old son!
Great news for Rockstar, thats got to sell at least another 1million copies ;)
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