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I didn't think I'd think of anything else to write about tonight but here I am again..
Recently the game "Manhunt 2" has received an AO rating from the ESRB. The console makers won't allow AO games to be published for their systems and the stores won't carry them either. Effectively getting an AO rating bans your game by default. If Rockstar wants to sell the game uncensored they would have to release that version on the PC and sell it online. That's the only place where AO games exist. But you would think that the developer would know this when it comes to the consoles and might have done this simply to get publicity. This isn't the first time they have courted controversy what with Grand Theft Auto and all.
Similar things happen with NC-17 movies though so it's not exactly just a games situation.
I like this quote from ars technica:
"From Nintendo (via gamespot):
quote:
"Games made for Nintendo systems enjoy a broad variety of styles, genres, and ratings," a representative told GameSpot. "These are some of the reasons our Wii and Nintendo DS systems appeal to such a broad range of people. But as with books, television, and movies, different content is meant for different audiences. That's why the ESRB provides ratings to help consumers understand the content of a game before they purchase it. As stated on Nintendo.com, Nintendo does not allow any AO-rated content on its systems."
so, people are different and enjoy different things. the game is rated so you should know what you're getting, but we're still not gonna let you make that decision."
I'm glad I'm not the only one who found that statement ironic.
Recently the game "Manhunt 2" has received an AO rating from the ESRB. The console makers won't allow AO games to be published for their systems and the stores won't carry them either. Effectively getting an AO rating bans your game by default. If Rockstar wants to sell the game uncensored they would have to release that version on the PC and sell it online. That's the only place where AO games exist. But you would think that the developer would know this when it comes to the consoles and might have done this simply to get publicity. This isn't the first time they have courted controversy what with Grand Theft Auto and all.
Similar things happen with NC-17 movies though so it's not exactly just a games situation.
I like this quote from ars technica:
"From Nintendo (via gamespot):
quote:
"Games made for Nintendo systems enjoy a broad variety of styles, genres, and ratings," a representative told GameSpot. "These are some of the reasons our Wii and Nintendo DS systems appeal to such a broad range of people. But as with books, television, and movies, different content is meant for different audiences. That's why the ESRB provides ratings to help consumers understand the content of a game before they purchase it. As stated on Nintendo.com, Nintendo does not allow any AO-rated content on its systems."
so, people are different and enjoy different things. the game is rated so you should know what you're getting, but we're still not gonna let you make that decision."
I'm glad I'm not the only one who found that statement ironic.
