Will GTA IV be uncut in AU?
January 29, 2008 – 9:24 pmGrand Theft Auto IV will be released worldwide on April 29, but it’s unknown if Rockstar/Take 2 had to tone down the Aussie version of the game to appease Australian censors. This addition to the series is classified as MA15+ for its strong violence, strong coarse language, and drug and sexual references.
The OFLC banned GTA III in 2001 because players could receive (unseen) oral sex from a prostitute and then kill her if he/she desired. This was after Rockstar had jumped the gun and already released the game in stores under the assumption they would receive a MA15+ rating.
Fans of course raced to get their hands on the uncut version, with some video stores selling ex rental copies of the game (about a week old) for over $250. I was lucky enough to get one for $100.
Hot Coffee. Imagine someone aged above fifteen seeing this!!!
GTA: San Andreas wasn’t without controversy either. A mini-game called ‘Hot Coffee‘ which simulated sex was found hidden in the PC version of the game. Despite it being disabled unless the user modded their game, do-gooders went berserk.
Here at home the OFLC revoked the games MA15+ rating and Refused Classification. After more than a month off the shelves, a patched version was classified and allowed to be sold.
While GTA IV may be hitting stores in April, it certainly won’t be without an uproar. I can’t wait.
If you’d like to read more about the history of GTA in Australia, Refused-Classification has a great rundown. Check out the following links:
7 Responses to “Will GTA IV be uncut in AU?”
oh!! i was waiting for this game to be released since the beginning of the year! those who come up with such things should consider that there are young kids out there who play those games too!
By Simply Me on Feb 15, 2008
Well it’s still on it’s way. Due April. I’m going to need to buy and a Xbox or Ps3 though :/
By Mike on Feb 15, 2008
so will the Grand theft auto 4 be UNCUT in Australia? I hope it is ^..^
By Dillon on Mar 4, 2008
DONT RUIN THE GAME FOR OTHERS! If there parents are stupid enough to let there kids play it and not check the rating, why are all of the other kids 18+ or whatever getting the cut versions because of underaged kids!… THINK?
By Dillon on Mar 5, 2008
So we have an R18 for movies and anyone can buy it from any video shop or department store?
So why don’t they have a R18 for games? anyone can buy them to? double stands
Wake up Australia and stop wearing a skirt!
BTW I brought my copy from the UK
OFLC are old timers with no idea what the public want’s.
By Carl on Jun 5, 2008
maybe you should be better parents instead of censoring every thing
By Logan Ausherman on Jun 11, 2008
im fifteen and i dont get disturbed by looking at that
By Logan Ausherman on Jun 11, 2008