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[Nibel]

New ESRB rating summary

In this open-world action game, players assume the role of three criminals whose storylines intersect within the fictional city of Los Santos. Players can switch between each character to follow his storyline, completing missions which often include criminal activities (e.g., stealing cars, executing heists, assassinating targets).

Players use pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles, and explosives to kill various enemies (e.g., rival gang members); players also have the ability to shoot non-adversary civilians, though this may negatively affect players' progress as a penalty system triggers a broad police search. Blood-splatter effects occur frequently, and the game contains rare depictions of dismemberment.

In one sequence,

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players are directed to use various instruments and means to extract information from a character; the sequence is intense and prolonged, and it involves some player interaction (i.e., responding to on-screen prompts).

The game includes depictions of sexual material/activity: implied fellatio and masturbation; various sex acts that the player's character procures from a prostitute—while no nudity is depicted in these sequences, various sexual moaning sounds can be heard. Nudity is present, however, primarily in two settings: a topless lap dance in a strip club and

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a location that includes male cult members with exposed genitalia in a non-sexual context.

Within the game, TV programs and radio ads contain instances of mature humor: myriad sex jokes; depictions of raw sewage and feces on a worker's body; a brief instance of necrophilia (no nudity is depicted).

Some sequences within the larger game allow players to use narcotics (e.g., smoking from a bong, lighting a marijuana joint); cocaine use is also depicted. Players' character can, at various times, consume alcohol and drive while under the influence.

The words “f**k,” “c*nt,” and “n**ger” can be heard in the dialogue.

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[Dennis]

But I like cocaine. Oh, I can...thats great.

 

[Seanspeed]

But I like cocaine.

Wait for the PC version.

 

[Rootbeer]

Puff puff give

 

[NinjamicWZ]

But I like cocaine.

Me too, plus I live in Denver. 4th wall.

 

[Enthus]

So it's like the first two Saint's Row games.

 

[Kopite]

I hope there's some benefit there. Restoring health, increasing accuracy etc.

 

[Dennis]

I hope there's some benefit there. Restoring health, increasing accuracy etc.

Fix glaucoma.

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

Cool....I guess?

 

[Dabanton]

Didn't we know this when we saw the trailer with Franklin walking out of a 'medicinal' weed store

 

[Trevelyon]

Rockstar vs. OFLC round 5

 

[JordanN]

Smoke weed everyday.

 

[bomma_man]

australia am cry

 

[Tacitus_]

The words “f**k,” “c*nt,” and “n**ger” can be heard in the dialogue.

They're pronouncing the asterisks? Impressive.

 

[braves01]

 

[cafemomo]

#yoloswag420blazeit

 

[kamikazekoala]

Day one.

Just joking, I'm gonna wait till the GOTY edition like always, but damn, that wait will be killing me...

Maybe I will still surrender on day one...

 

[Ban Puncher]

"Shhhhhhhut uuuuuuuuuuup...!" - Carl Australia

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Can we smoke online together in the apartments with our friends? Can we smoke weed while parachuting?

 

[bigbaldwolf86]

banned in Australia? banned in Australia

 

[Team Filler]

Similar to being drunk in GTA4, after taking in enough drugs in a short period of time, your screen should turn into a mess of blending effects and negative color changes, combined with always hearing Steppenwolf's "magic carpet ride" play in the background.

 

[Moxx19]

Ban in Australia incoming

3...

2...

1...

 

[JaseC]

Rockstar vs. OFLC round 5

australia am cry

banned in Australia? banned in Australia

Ban in Australia incoming

3...

2...

1...

The game has already been classified.

 

[Gruso]

australia am cry

Yessum :'(

[rapid edit]

The game has already been certified.

Well ok then. ^__^

 

[Macapala]

GAME BANNED! Australia are gonna miss out, again.

 

[Daedardus]

The game has already been certified.

Australian board to be Saints Row hating GTA-fanboys confirmed.

 

[dejan]

"Hey hey hey hey ..."

 

[Zany]

Awesome, can't wait for my government to tell me that it's inappropriate for me to play it.

Fuck you OFLC.

 

[JaseC]

Australian board to be Saints Row hating GTA-fanboys confirmed.

Haha, the key difference here seems to be that the drug use isn't incentivised as it is in Saints Row 4.

 

[bigbaldwolf86]

Haha, the key difference here seems to be that the drug use isn't incentivised as it is in Saints Row 4.

They found the magical loop hole then lol

I'm glad it has been certified though. I'd hate another ratings debacle from Australia again.

 

[SamRambles]

Personally I prefer Hot Coffee in the mornings.

 

[Macapala]

The game has already been classified.

Until some ignorant parent complains that their 5 year old child is smoking weed in a video game.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Haha, the key difference here seems to be that the drug use isn't incentivised as it is in Saints Row 4.

Those Houser's are responsible social deviants.

 

[Symphonia]

The words “f**k,” “c*nt,” and “n**ger” can be heard in the dialogue.

Sold.

 

[Grinchy]

Won't buy unless you can hug other players and give words of encouragement.

 

[JaseC]

Until some ignorant parent complains that their 5 year old child is smoking weed in a video game.

Classification rescinds, or retroactive bans if you'd prefer, are decidedly rare. The only example that comes to mind as far as games are concerned is Manhunt, which was originally rated MA15+ (R* didn't bother submitting the sequel at all).

Those Houser's are responsible social deviants.

Max Payne 3 aside. "Feeling low on vitality? Just down a bottle of painkillers!"

 

[Tiglet]

Cocaine should give you super punching strength / endurance. Weed will be for slowmo effect.

 

[Why would you do that?]

So I just figured out that "Mary J" is short for "marijuana joint." My mind is blown.

They're pronouncing the asterisks? Impressive.

I like to think of them as other words, like fork, can't, and nagger.

 

[Gruso]

We probably need a title edit along the lines of DON'T PANIC AUSTRALIA.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

 

[mullet2000]

 

[bodyboarder]

We probably need a title edit along the lines of DON'T PANIC AUSTRALIA.

That would be a great idea.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Haha, exactly.

 

[Linkyn]

Well, the game is all about freedom of activity and you are playing a crook, after all. If anything, this should help with immersion (just to throw a buzzword in).

 

[Rvaisse]

That's cool but if you look for a real mature game, You can take lsd in Yoshi's island.

 

[IlSignorCornetto]

why should i smoking weed in a videogame?

 

[Finalizer]

#yolo #swag #420 #mlg

 

[akachan ningen]

I'm sorry for doubting rockstar. I guess they do care about gameplay.

 

[Card Boy]

Further proof that the Australian Classfication Board is all about the money that passes underneath the table.

Game is already rated and uncensored here.

 

[weevles]

Poor Australia.