South Park The Fractured But Whole Gets R18+ Rating

29 responses to “South Park The Fractured But Whole Gets R18+ Rating”

1. 

   wisehacker

   August 29, 2017 at 12:32 pm

   Let’s hope a Senator or MP doesn’t kick up a stick when the game comes out next year to force a re-review.

   Your wish is my command!

   [Removes Brandon O’Conner and re-instates Michael Atkinson]

   BUWAHAHAHAHAHA!

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   1. 

      zeitxgeist

      August 29, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      This is why we need more Leyonhjelms because a) badass name, b) sensible libertarian

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         spoonie56

         August 29, 2017 at 1:27 pm

         Honestly the first time I’ve heard Leyonhjelm and sensible in the same sentence.

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            zeitxgeist

            August 29, 2017 at 1:31 pm

            I know, I know; he can really surprise you sometimes.

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            1. 

               thats_mr_n00b

               August 29, 2017 at 4:26 pm

               What type of surprise tho, like yeah you got ice cream for everyone cool bro, or oh noes surprise buttsex noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.. Ooo.. O…o

   2. 

      woody28

      August 29, 2017 at 3:48 pm

      I remember how badly I wanted someone to send Michael Atkinson a copy of NInja Gaiden 3 with the giant black R18 sticker on it with the note -“we told you so”

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   arnna

   August 29, 2017 at 12:34 pm

   Good news. But as you said, some moralistic douche will no doubt force their opinions on others come release time.
   I look forward to a news corp ‘article’ explaining how it’s destroying the fabric of society, right next to a story about how Muslims are eating your children.

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3. 

   john_stalvern

   August 29, 2017 at 1:08 pm

   Yay

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4. 

   optimusprimal

   August 29, 2017 at 1:33 pm

   Good job, Ubisoft. But honestly, I’m a little surprised. Let’s hope a Senator or MP doesn’t kick up a stick when the game comes out next year to force a re-review.

   Next year? Has this been pushed back again and I missed it?

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   1. 

      luke

      August 29, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      A quick google (sorry if that sounds patronising, thats not my intention) says it’s October 17 worldwide.

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         optimusprimal

         August 29, 2017 at 1:55 pm

         Nah it didn’t – no worries, that’s usually my first suggestion to people too! 😀

         I googled after I read and could find no mention of it changing from 17/10, I was just wondering if Kotaku were privy to some info I/others hadn’t seen…

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            luke

            August 29, 2017 at 2:10 pm

            The closest thing i can find is that before the last delay the devs said it could be up to a year before release, iirc the last release date was Feb this year.

            Other than that i can’t find any evidence that it’s coming out next year.

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            1. 

               xxmohamed92xx

               August 29, 2017 at 8:21 pm

               As a supplier its still slated for this year

            2. 

               alexwalker

               August 30, 2017 at 3:18 pm

               Yeah, this was my bad. It’s October 17 this year.

5. 

   skinja

   August 29, 2017 at 2:09 pm

   that gif disturbs me deeply. even more so that it is being used as comedy in game.
   http://pm1.narvii.com/6104/6547e483e2880e7b35257dc22e2964b6e0fb5f5b_hq.jpg

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   1. 

      grunt

      August 29, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      That gif is the main reason people assumed it would be denied a rating. At least until it was koala’d over.

      Somewhat surprising it got through actually, happy that someone without a stick up their butt saw the sense that an 18+ rating was appropriate (as it is). I wonder how many wowsers on the panel will be complaining internally though.

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         skinja

         August 29, 2017 at 2:53 pm

         for the most part i find their comedy amusing or funny. but there are just some topics that should be left alone. child sexualising being one of them. but im glad that they had the sense to actually rate it rather than bad it. whether or not ill play the game or like it or dislike it, doesnt really matter. but good to see them actually using the ratings system

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         1. 

            grunt

            August 29, 2017 at 3:09 pm

            Yeah, same here. While I think its tacky, and aprobably there just for the controversy, its still something the ratings should cover. People can make up their own minds then.

            Its R18, meaning its adults that make the choice. Let us choose based on OUR moral code, not someone elses.

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         2. 

            djbear

            August 29, 2017 at 7:40 pm

            The thing is though. Matt and Trey are not offensive for the sake of being offensive in South Park. They do it to teach you a lesson.

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   2. 

      djbear

      August 29, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      Matt Stone and Trey parker (Creators of South Park) are very anti PC. Nothing to them is too far and thats what i like them for. This is nothing compared to some of the stuff they have done in the TV show. I mean for their first awards show they got high on acid and went to the awards in dresses. That alone shows you the zero fucks they give about people being offended by what they do.

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      1. 

         njw1979

         January 2, 2018 at 9:03 am

         Yep, the TV show went further than the GIF at the top of this article.

         I remember years ago there was a particularly controversial scene, that made it through to Australian TV, where Mr. Garrison Gerbil’s his leather-clad BF in front of a class of children. Now THAT is proof they Trey Parker and Matt Stone don’t give a toss about who they offend!

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6. 

   grummm_didley

   August 29, 2017 at 2:51 pm

   Honestly shocked it made it through. Very happy I don’t have to get it from overseas to play what the devs intended though.

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7. 

   woody28

   August 29, 2017 at 3:55 pm

   It’s sad that we as adult gamers have to hold our breath when we see a game incoming where we feel it may be censored or banned. It’s additionally pathetic when we know that in almost every other country without a second thought it is likely to get the stamp of approval.
   They seriously need to get those guidelines in check…
   But regardless this is damn good news! Bring on October!

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8. 

   riddick

   August 29, 2017 at 4:34 pm

   Maybe the ratings board should just give the titles like this a R70+, to at least let them on the shelf… since 18+ is not old enough for them for allot of titles……

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   xxmohamed92xx

   August 29, 2017 at 8:25 pm

   We have to assume as well that the scene in question was probably the one of the worst scenes that wouldve been brought under media fire if the game had been released otherwise. Honestly itd be hard to imagine a the censor guys sitting down and playing a game in context

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10. 

    pookie101

    August 29, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    I do remember that you could disable the censorship on PC in about 30 seconds due to it being just a tweak in the settings file

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11. 

    chassedcoffee

    August 30, 2017 at 2:35 am

    so is this cause for celebration though? If it’s predecessor was censored due to being to “south park” meaning outrageous, rude, crude and amazing, yet ubisoft are celebrating the r18 for FBW does this not maybe indicate the devs have not crossed the line this time? meaning “staying safe”?

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12. 

    extractionfanboy

    August 30, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    Next test for the censorship board…
    Agony.
    I’ll be a little surprised if it gets through. Let’s hope common sense prevails.

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    Timbo2

    September 11, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    I couldn’t ever find the mod or edit, if you know how to do it please respond!

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