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[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Saints Row IV has been refused classification even that we now support R18 classifcation of video games.

Source: Kotaku AU

Kotaku AU do a solid job of keeping things up to date regarding Australian gaming classification. Apparently the reason for refusal was an "Alien Anal Probe".

An excerpt from the classifaction report

The game includes a weapon referred to by the Applicant as an “Alien Anal Probe”. The Applicant states that this weapon can be “shoved into enemy’s backsides”. The lower half of the weapon resembles a sword hilt and the upper part contains prong-like appendages which circle around what appears to be a large dildo which runs down the centre of the weapon. When using this weapon the player approaches a (clothed) victim from behind and thrusts the weapon between the victim’s legs and then lifts them off the ground before pulling a trigger which launches the victim into the air. After the probe has been implicitly inserted into the victim’s anus the area around their buttocks becomes pixelated highlighting that the aim of the weapon is to penetrate the victim’s anus. The weapon can be used during gameplay on enemy characters or civilians. In the Board’s opinion, a weapon designed to penetrate the anus of enemy characters and civilians constitutes a visual depiction of implied sexual violence that is interactive and not justified by context and as such the game should be Refused Classification.

The report also made mention of the use of illicit drugs.

The game contains an optional mission which involves the player obtaining and smoking drugs referred to as “alien narcotics”. Smoking the “alien narcotics” equips the player with “superpowers” which increase their in-game abilities allowing them to progress through the mission more easily.

Apparently Deep Silver intends to resubmit a modified version of the game.

“Deep Silver can confirm that Saints Row IV was denied an age classification in Australia,” read a statement sent to Kotaku Australia. “Volition, the developer, are reworking some of the code to create a version of the game for this territory by removing the content which could cause offence without reducing the outlandish gameplay that Saints Row fans know and love. Saints Row IV has been awarded PEGI 18 and ESRB M ratings where fans can enjoy their time in Steelport as originally intended.”

 

[Totobeni]

old, playa.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=603086

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

old, playa.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=603086

Thanks mate, I did look through 5 pages of results before creating the topic though. Ugh. Mods please lock or delete as you will.

 

[ReaperXL7]

I was going to pass on this since I will be moving on to PS4......but alien anal probe gun sounds like I may be buying after all.

why cant this come to the PS4

 

[TheSeks]

Just dummy out the anal probe and then release a censor unlocker on the marketplaces. *trollface.jpg*

Spoiler

Yes, I know because of Hot Coffee this won't ever happen.