jadedcynic
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At least the multiplier portion is coming out later, or we would had some OP frechmen on day 1.
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Grand Theft Auto V released in advance in France
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ComputerMKII
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Found this on Twitter. Shot taken in a MediaMarkt in Spain.
So neither specialized shops nor big chains give a fuck ¯\_(ツ
_/¯Kifflom, uncle brother!
So neither specialized shops nor big chains give a fuck ¯\_(ツ
Yeah. My Spanish is a little rusty but there are tons of Twitter messages of people who got their copies today.
Wait... You guys are surprised that someone buys GTA V for their kid? You didn't play GTA when you were under 18?!
Most parents don't give a fuck. And it's not a big deal, as there is no "mainstream" game that requires you to be adult or something... Okay maybe little older than 10 or 11 (15 maybe?), but video game ratings are ridiculous. "OK... there is little bit of blood and some sexual references... OMG -> Let's rate it 18+!!"
A huge amount of teens have sex, get drunk every weekend and heck, even have a driver's licence in some countries, but NO, they are not allowed to play a friggin video game.
This is just my opinion, but I really don't get why a normal 13 year old wouldn't be able to "handle" GTA.
Most parents don't give a fuck. And it's not a big deal, as there is no "mainstream" game that requires you to be adult or something... Okay maybe little older than 10 or 11 (15 maybe?), but video game ratings are ridiculous. "OK... there is little bit of blood and some sexual references... OMG -> Let's rate it 18+!!"
A huge amount of teens have sex, get drunk every weekend and heck, even have a driver's licence in some countries, but NO, they are not allowed to play a friggin video game.
This is just my opinion, but I really don't get why a normal 13 year old wouldn't be able to "handle" GTA.
C'mon Amazon UK, you know you wanna do this too
Never in a million years :'(
Well...
Life isn't fair. Deal with it.
jacksepticeye
Member
lol not a single fuck given anywhere. Would be awesome to have it before others and play it over the weekend
I've been playing it since I was 7 and I agree with you
I've been playing it since I was 7 and I agree with you
ComputerMKII
Banned
I was 17 when I first played GTA (San Andreas) but PEGI didn't exist back then and the game looked far less realistic and serious than GTA V.
Fuck that you deal with it!
We need this game now.
And no one will stop us. I am forming a local FL militia to go and get this game right now from gamestop, anyone who wants to join will need some kind of special training.
Weapons training, Computer training, Bomb disposal, Ability to speak Farsi and/or Mandarin also would be good.
Well, if you're going to be like that, I'm not going to offer my military training.
I remember having San Andreas at a slightly younger age. My parents only concern was if I had viewed the 'Hot Coffee' content. Never nothing about decapitations, or chainsawing people to death.
Strange, that.
Sadly not mine.
Aw man, we can only wish I guess :'(
I honestly don't know what I'd do with myself if I found GTAV in the post early.
He is excited. It's better than the "is this all I get?"-attitude.
Rating on the box, in Europe, is advisory - parents obviously think he can handle the game. Don't flip out: he won't become a sadistic serial killer because of GTA V.
Hell yeah.
soulassssns
Banned
I would be careful. I know that you are joking but sometimes things said in jest can be taken out of context. Remember that kid in Canada who was arrested for joking?
Petalpusher
Banned
There s a place in Paris where you can get all the games, way before release, it's called Republique. There s like half a dozen of videogame stores in the street. Some would sell their mother. Got mine too.
Aurevoir life.
Aurevoir life.
AzureSkies
Member
PEGI did exist back then but I believe that SA was BBFC rated 18.
#spaindontcare
Oh I am not jokin
Already got a 3 man crew, it's a 5 man job though. You got any kind of training in cracking safes btw??
Sorry lol, obviously I am dicking around but ....... I am kind of going nuts waiting for tuesday to be honest.
SarcasticD
Member
I played GTA III when I was 13.
I'm pretty sure a good amount of people here played GTA before they were 18
BumblebeeCody
Member
I dunno what bothers me more, That the kid got an 18 or that he's crying over a material possession.
SentryDown
Member
As a french gamer, I confirm that, everyone know this place (also they got every japanese game on day one, many many oldies, collector editions and so on, yeah that´s the paradise of gaming)
I played GTA1 when I was 14.
As someone who played the origonal Doom at the age of 12 I usually have no issue with kids playing violent video games. I however have a huge problem with a 13 year old playing any 3d GTA game.
I have enough of a problem that at the midnight launch for GTA IV myself and several other gamers saw a 13 year old kid there with his mom in line to buy it. We asked if she knew what she was buying, she told us "yeah its a racing game". We told her it wasn't. She said "I trust my kid". We convinced a manager to put the game in and showed it to her. She flipped out, yelled at the kid, and drug him of the store.
I don't regret it and would do it again.
ComputerMKII
Banned
Yep. We had a meetup with EviLore and France-GAF there, a couple weeks ago.
What about - to put it softly - it is basically none of your business and that your approval - or in this case disapproval - changes nothing?
Not trying to be mean here, but seriously, you are bothered by a kid who is happy.
Sounds my kind of store really,we don't have those in the netherlands.
That kid in the video could not even handle holding GTA 5 without having an emotional breakdown.
Most of them are kinda shady though.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
OK, Everybody go get it illegally because "life isnt fair" so "deal with it" Developers/Publishers.
Street dates are not legally binding, especially not in the EU. Breach of contract maybe, but even that is sketchy.
AHA-Lambda
Member
Honestly, I completely agree with this, admittedly the kid seems maybe a bit younger than I'd allow if I was the parent but this happens all the time, and most kids by bout 13 can handle it.