Saint’s Row 4 refused classification in Australia

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The Classification Board have rejected the upcoming Saints Row IV for an R18+ rating, making it the first game to be rejected since the introduction of the rating and, in the process, guaranteeing it a metric ton of free publicity and grey imports.

The Board’s decision rules that the game “includes interactive, visual depictions of implied sexual violence which are not justified by context” as well as “elements of illicit or proscribed drug use related to incentives or rewards”.

“Such depictions are prohibited by the computer games guidelines,” notes the Board, which was one of the concerns raised when the R18+ rating was finally passed in its somewhat watered-down form.

“Such depictions are prohibited by the computer games guidelines,” notes the Board, which was one of the concerns raised when the R18+ rating was finally passed in its somewhat watered-down form.

However, the Board notes that they have so far classified 17 games this year as R18+, which is nice. Volition and Deep Silver have not issued a comment, but a resubmission is sure to be on the cards.

What’s most interesting is that this implies Saints Row IV must have stepped up the violence and sexual content a considerable amount, as the previous game — which featured literally a room full of fist-shaped dildos — got away with MA15+.
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I haven't ever bothered with the Saint's Row games. I'd rather play GTA V when it comes out. Of course I'll have to wait a while for the PC version.
 
MissileToe said:
I haven't ever bothered with the Saint's Row games. I'd rather play GTA V when it comes out. Of course I'll have to wait a while for the PC version.
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Saints Row 2 and GTA IV each lack what the other has.

Saints Row 2 - fun - (dumb)fun even, and doesn't take itself too seriously, but lacks in realism.
GTA IV - also fun, but serious fun (mostly). What it lacks in silliness (if you will), it makes up for in realism.
 
Vampothic said:
Saints Row 2 and GTA IV each lack what the other has.

Saints Row 2 - fun - (dumb)fun even, and doesn't take itself too seriously, but lacks in realism.
GTA IV - also fun, but serious fun (mostly). What it lacks in silliness (if you will), it makes up for in realism.
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Good comparison. I'm still of the opinion that GTA: San Andreas is the best to date as far as GTA games go. I can't comment on the Saint's Row series, obviously.
 
MissileToe said:
Good comparison. I'm still of the opinion that GTA: San Andreas is the best to date as far as GTA games go. I can't comment on the Saint's Row series, obviously.
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Without a doubt, GTA: San Andreas is the best of the franchise.
 
MissileToe said:
Good comparison. I'm still of the opinion that GTA: San Andreas is the best to date as far as GTA games go. I can't comment on the Saint's Row series, obviously.
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I have to agree. San Andreas was definitely my favourite, sadly it did not age well.
 
Was going to consider playing San Andreas again after I've finished playing GTA IV, but...

The idea of having to drive (aka make your way) back to a safehouse to save your game - that is making me 2nd guess that idea.
 
Man I've been waiting for this game for a while :/...even played the third twice.
 
Kwaai said:
Man I've been waiting for this game for a while :/...even played the third twice.
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I know, it is that good. Since I did the same. Played it coop with my brother a good while back, and SP a while back - for the different endings.
 
Vampothic said:
I know, it is that good. Since I did the same. Played it coop with my brother a good while back, and SP a while back - for the different endings.
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I've done the two endings in my first play through before coming back to it again much later :P. I enjoyed it much more than GTA IV
 
Saints Row isnt my cup of tea or GTA so what do you guys like about hijacking and also killing people in these games with blood and gore?
 
Ichigo said:
Saints Row isnt my cup of tea or GTA so what do you guys like about hijacking and also killing people in these games with blood and gore?
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Games like Saints Row and Grand Theft Auto; allow you, to do things you wouldn't/aren't (be) allowed to do in reality.

Releasing your inner virtual sinner/criminal - all in the name of fun.

They're (in my opinion) played... usually for the story - all other activity are just how you progress throughout the story line.
If I can commit a virtual crime knowing my soul won't be punished or I won't be caught by the cops... Then by goly! You can be sure it's something I'm going to do.

Like I say; All In The Name Of F.U.N :)
 
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Vampothic said:
Games like Saints Row and Grand Theft Auto; allow you, to do things you wouldn't/aren't (be) allowed to do in reality.

Releasing your inner virtual sinner/criminal - all in the name of fun.

They're (in my opinion) played... usually for the story - all other activity are just how you progress throughout the story line.
If I can commit a virtual crime knowing my soul won't be punished or I won't be caught by the cops... Then by goly! You can be sure it's something I'm going to do.

Like I say; All In The Name Of F.U.N :)
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oh ok very interesting and I do have a mean bone in my body if someone pushes me the wrong way, but LoL suffices by killing people who irritate me :D.
 
Ichigo said:
oh ok very interesting and I do have a mean bone in my body if someone pushes me the wrong way, but LoL suffices by killing people who irritate me :D.
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It's also very useful for target practice.
Especially when driving at high speeds. Testing your "high-speed-motor-vehicle-chase-while-trying-to-shoot-someone-in-the-head-in-the-car-in-front-of-you" skill.
 
Vampothic said:
It's also very useful for target practice.
Especially when driving at high speeds. Testing your "high-speed-motor-vehicle-chase-while-trying-to-shoot-someone-in-the-head-in-the-car-in-front-of-you" skill.
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Yep I also use to play COD and Counterstrike to improve my aim and tank battles a while ago need to get back into it to practise my shooting skills.
 
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