GTA: ChinaTown Wars gets 18 rating

[PaulMacC]

Grand Theft Auto: ChinaTown Wars has been awarded an 18 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).


GTA: ChinaTown Wars could be the DS' first 18 game

The body hasn’t said much about why it gave the upcoming Nintendo DS game an adult classification, but a BBFC briefing document has stated that the title contains “very strong language and drug references”.

GTA: ChinaTown Wars is though to be the first DS title given an 18 rating, something that’ll no-doubt draw the punters in.

The BBFC also classified the game as an action title and said it has a total run time of 168 minutes. The videogame is based in Liberty City and is described as an "entirely original" entry into the GTA game franchise.

Grand Theft Auto: ChinaTown Wars will be available across Europe on 20 March. No prices yet. ®

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/01/12/gta_ctw_bbfc_rating/

First ever title to be awarded 18 on a Nintendo handheld.

[J0SH]

Well yeah, it is Grand Theft Auto :P Oh well, people just get their parents to buy it anyways.

[Pyroka]

WHAT ABOUT DOOM.

[PaulMacC]

GTA 2 on Gameboy Colour = 16+
GTA Advanced on Gameboy Advanced = 16+
DOOM on Gameboy Advanced - USK: 16+

[shizzle]

Interesting, looking at the title it doesn't seem '18'.

[Minstrels]

Interesting, looking at the title it doesn't seem '18'.
Well it is Grand Theft Auto... :P

[shizzle]

Well it is Grand Theft Auto... :P
I know, but ChinaTown Wars lool...

[Minstrels]

I know, but ChinaTown Wars lool...
Could say the same about "GTA Vice City" and "GTA IV" or if you want to broaden your search even "The Godfather". All names can sound different, The Godfather you could ever think of it as a game based around the films or a game about your godfather.

Then again I suppose I get where your coming from, when you hear "Manhunt" you instantly think of an 18 rated game. :P

[shizzle]

Could say the same about "GTA Vice City" and "GTA IV" or if you want to broaden your search even "The Godfather". All names can sound different, The Godfather you could ever think of it as a game based around the films or a game about your godfather.

Then again I suppose I get where your coming from, when you hear "Manhunt" you instantly think of an 18 rated game. :P
Gta Vice City sounds like some +3 plus game :) Where you create your own city lol.

Yeah Manhunt makes me think of an 18.

[Jahova]

Wow, DS is for fun, not for violence :(

[Josh-H]

Wow, DS is for fun, not for violence :(

Meh, if people don't want to play a violent game then they don'y but it. Simple as.