@ceres: In my opinion too, it was the most stupiditest things i have ever heard in such cases. So, they want GTA for more younger people, basically meaning the idea stays the same?
@Topic: Ok. The ESRB rated the game. Am i right here? So what's the problem. It wasn't too violent to be banned. Manhunt 2 didn't get banned in the US, by ESRB.
Just the console makers don't want AO games to their consoles.
That whining about violent games not getting published and demanding that they should do so, is just pure BS, it sounds like someone on a skid row whining that he should be released, because he "wanted to do so". I don't think that when developing to Sony and Nintendo, Rockstar was unaware about the fact, that the console manufacturers don't allow AO games to their consoles.
About the double standards, how many games have been banned by ESRB? And how many movies have been banned?
@Happysqurriel: Well i don't completely agree with your trauma center example. If you are a normal adult, it doesn't affect you in a way you are meaning. Well if you are a normal adult, you don't play "murder simulators", or enjoy them. They may have effect with people under 25 (up to 25, brains are in a constant change).
@Ares: Dictatorial world? It's called capitalism.
Edit: @Dodece: Very good post, that's something i have been telling in few gaming forums i tend to visit.
Especially that hypocracy among the games publishers. They want to release as mature game as possible, but still for some reason, it needs as low rating as possible.
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