I'm not saying that violence in video games has no effect on the person playing, there's many studies and debates about that and people come to different conclusions, that's another discussion. But what I'm talking about is general responses to the content.

If you see something sexual on screen the general response for most people is Arousal, be it Movie, Game or Book. The response in real life to a sexual situation is also Arousal.

The response to violence in a Movie, Game or Book varies based on the person but for most they're just having fun, whereas if they are in a violent situation in real life there response is not "I'm having fun", the general response to violence is terror. This is the difference.

Sex on Screen - Aroused
Sex IRL - Aroused

Violence on screen - Fun
Violence IRL - Terror

It's instinctive that we're in danger in a real violent situation, whereas when it comes to sexual situations there is no danger (at least for the instigator) so the reaction to onscreen and real is the same with sex, but not with violence.

There is no sex on screen on this game. There is suggestion.

Like, i am not defending this game. It probably pushes the envelope. I only watched a trailer and i didn't see anything that shocked me more than say the violence depicted on the last of us 2. So, yeah... i find it a bit odd.

So, what's worse? A game that doesn't depict sex, but suggests it or a game that depicts murder in it's full detailed gore and call's it fun?

It doesn't feel right to me. They both need to be censored in the same way.

It isn't just Sonys fault you're not getting this game.

The rating boards for the united kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand have all banned the game.

The issue isn't just "boobs" so all of the "we can kill people but not allowed cleavage?" Posts in here are meaningless. The issue that is taken with this game is sexualisation of underage characters.

Here's what the rating board in the UK said in there statement for why the game is banned.

"he game is explicit in its setting within a “school” environment and the majority of the characters are young girls – one child is referred to as being a “first year” student and is seen holding a teddy bear. The game clearly promotes the sexualisation of children via the sexual interaction between the game player and the female characters. "

That gameplay though!!