Take sides in imminent TLAD ratings scandal

[Magic_Al]

The outrage of the San Andreas Hot Coffee scandal was because "hidden" content gave opponents of mature video games ammunition to accuse Rockstar of a bait and switch. Arguably, by releasing add-on content for GTA IV that is more explicit than the original game, Rockstar is "exposing itself" to the same criticism, all over again.

 

Reasonable arguments could be made that parents check the content advisory of the boxed game at the store but would not expect DLC to be any different, or that the parental controls for downloads are too hard to use. Some will criticize the ratings system and not believe TLAD should have the same rating as GTA IV.

 

Both parts of the game are rated for 17+, but some parents may ignore the recommended ages and use the content descriptions to make their judgments. They might think TLAD crossed the line, and because it was a download they didn't know how to control, their kids were able to get it without permission.

 

What do you think?