Grand Theft Auto IV rated MA 15+ in Australia
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Dec 14th 2007 at 1:57PM }
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 (Page 1 of 1)
playwhutyalike (fried my washer) @ Dec 14th 2007 2:07PM
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.
TheGuy @ Dec 14th 2007 2:27PM
Dude that's not funny.
Trev (Completely Normal Human Defense Force) @ Dec 14th 2007 2:37PM
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.
playwhutyalike (fried my washer) @ Dec 16th 2007 9:22AM
Hey, TheGuy.
Three hearts says it's funny.
Nigeria @ Dec 14th 2007 2:11PM
Seems like the game has been nerfed.
The series had a good run, but after this it should probably be put out to pasture.
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Dec 14th 2007 2:36PM
How so?
Neebs @ Dec 14th 2007 2:37PM
What? It's been receiving MA15s in AUS...forever.
DemonGSides @ Dec 14th 2007 2:52PM
Which, in Nigeria's view, instantly means that nothing has changed.
At all.
Ever.
Neener neener
The Artist formally known as Jesus @ Dec 14th 2007 3:03PM
They should make everyone you kill explode into coins
mark @ Dec 14th 2007 2:29PM
niice, i cant wait to get with some virtual hookers in HD
Punkrawk Bbob @ Dec 14th 2007 2:51PM
HD violence ftw! Can't wait for this to finally be released.
rv @ Dec 14th 2007 3:02PM
The only thing better than violence... is hd violence.
gonk @ Dec 14th 2007 6:08PM
hd ultraviolence
Mr.ESC @ Dec 14th 2007 2:54PM
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.
umm....hello??? @ Dec 14th 2007 2:57PM
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.
Jay N @ Dec 14th 2007 4:35PM
koo
ThornedVenom @ Dec 14th 2007 5:11PM
WTF?!!
B1gC72 @ Dec 14th 2007 11:01PM
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.)
Adam @ Dec 15th 2007 12:40AM
I cannot be the only person who's noticed this: doesn't the guy in that particular screen look a hell of a lot like Daniel Craig?
Ihavepants @ Dec 15th 2007 4:09AM
The reason you would be the only one noticing this, is because he doesn't look anything like him.