Eagle-eyed Joystiq scouts in the land down under noticed that Grand Theft Auto IV very recently received an MA 15+ rating from the Australian Classification Board. The rating was given on Dec. 11 and is in line with the MA 15+ ratings given to the other Grand Theft Auto games.
The takeaway from this info is potentially twofold. Firstly, GTA IV apparently won't be dragged through an insane Manhunt 2-style ratings fiasco. Second, and far more speculative, is that this bodes well for the game releasing before holiday '08 as many now expect. We've already asked Rockstar if it has submitted the materials to the ESRB for a US rating -- maybe GTA IV will actually come out between Feb. and April '08.
[Thanks Rob]
Reader Comments (20)
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 2:07PM (Unverified) said
Just about the age to pick up a high powered rifle and kill all those kids who pick on you.
You know you want to do it.
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You know you want to do it.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 2:37PM (Unverified) said
Jackie T sez: I'm on to you, playwhutyalike. You must work for that horrible Take Two. HA! Now I know the truth about your rape-ageddon murdertron fetus-aborter training programs. Next thing you know your filthy games will be coming with a few big hits of mescaline and chainguns to graft onto our childrens' torsos!
BRB, I have to use my own child as a tool in my quest to kill fictional entertainment.
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BRB, I have to use my own child as a tool in my quest to kill fictional entertainment.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 2:52PM Demon G Sides said
Which, in Nigeria's view, instantly means that nothing has changed.
At all.
Ever.
Neener neener
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At all.
Ever.
Neener neener
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 3:03PM The Artist Formerly known as Jes said
They should make everyone you kill explode into coins
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 2:29PM Shadow0324 said
niice, i cant wait to get with some virtual hookers in HD
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 2:51PM (Unverified) said
HD violence ftw! Can't wait for this to finally be released.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2007 2:54PM (Unverified) said
So far it sounds like is going to be good, who knows maybe GTA will be good again and just maybe Rockstar will cut down all the controversial crap so the game can be appreciated for all its merits.
Future Metacritic score 6.5
Future reaction to the score: Daaaaaaaamnnnnnnnnnn.
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Future Metacritic score 6.5
Future reaction to the score: Daaaaaaaamnnnnnnnnnn.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 2:57PM ummhello said
look!! another "DUH!" moment brought to you by Hyundai. did ya think it was gonna get an "E" for Everyone rating??
...and next spring/summer/holiday '08 is fine with me--gives me a rest from all the holiday '07 games I'll be playing the next few months.
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...and next spring/summer/holiday '08 is fine with me--gives me a rest from all the holiday '07 games I'll be playing the next few months.
Posted: Dec 14th 2007 11:01PM SoCoolCurt said
i hope this game is good. but then again, i loved all the other ones too. it looks very promising though and i love the new stuff they are doing with all the fundamental elements (new wanted system, mission system, cover system, auto theft systme, etc. etc.)
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 4:09AM iHavePants said
The reason you would be the only one noticing this, is because he doesn't look anything like him.
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