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EU version of Heavy Rain to be rated R

Considering the sex scene was censored from the U.S. version of Fahrenheit it seems likely that the American´s will get a toned down version of Heavy Rain. Sex, full frontal nudity and drug use have been confirmed.

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PeterPanParadox5430d ago

This wouldn´t surprise me at all.

LoVeRSaMa5430d ago

Thats a shame, I live in the UK myself although it annoys me when games get changed like this for different regions..

America is good but there outlook on gaming voilence needs to change imo..

Blaze9295430d ago

Was that a hidden attack saying this "game" is nothing more but a interactive movie? lol.

But anyway, Sony made the PS3 region free for a reason! This is one of those sweet reasons lol. Guess I'll be importing...to you know, get the best experience...not for the sex and boobs >_>

Jaces5430d ago

Awesome...but I'll have to play at night when the wife isn't around.

lol.

dragunrising5430d ago

If the US version is edited, I'll have to import. Even so, I hope Quantic Dream offers an unedited version to buy online; not a fan of import tax.

Hellsvacancy5430d ago (Edited 5430d ago )

Thank u mum and dad 4 conceiving me in the Uk :-)

MazzingerZ5430d ago

I guess that's typical...nudity forbidden but Kratos pulling off the head of someone is ok.....kids are used to that, they see that everyday unlike nudity...internet has nothing of that and kids don't know how to use it LOL

menoyou5430d ago

That blows big time. Stupid liberal media censoring everything. How obnoxious. I'll just import the European version.

XGRaViSmOrSX5430d ago

thank god the ps3 isnt region locked.

harv0525430d ago

This is stupid considering you see more boobs and violence on regular cable tv...And no one is censoring that...

Armyless5430d ago

This has nothing to do with kids, fortunately.

The Great Melon5430d ago (Edited 5430d ago )

@menoyou

Liberal media probably doesn't care about this stuff as much conservative media, remember the Mass Effect "sex scene" on fox. Either way I hate the bias of both.

N2NOther5430d ago

I can only assume that you have no idea what "liberal" means.

SprSynJn5430d ago (Edited 5430d ago )

I can only assume you are not aware of what our current Secretary of State has been staunchly attempting to do ever since she landed in New York.

dragunrising5430d ago

Banning violent and nudity filled video games is a non-partisan endeavor.

sirbigam5429d ago

Wow toned down for America, bad news for Australia big time, hope they even get the scene.

marinelife95429d ago

I know which version I'll be playing

N2NOther5429d ago

She can claim liberal all she wants. The true meaning of liberal is quite the opposite of censoring games and other media.

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Parapraxis5430d ago

Ah damn.
Guess I might have to import this one.
Glad I have that option =)

sa_nick5430d ago

Yeah me too. If the US version is gonna be censored just imagine what they'll do what they release it in AUSTRALIA!

Stunt5430d ago

When are games ever rated R? I think in Europe, that would be 18+ on the box. =]

WhittO5430d ago

Yup haha, we have ratings of 18+ or 15+ etc.

Im made up, now i know they wont cut scenes out of the game for being "too adult" or "too violent", it really is a game for "mature people" lol

Menchi5430d ago

It's getting a bit tiresome that titles which will have a focus on the reality of life, will inevitably be doomed to never see the light of day.

The difference between media classification is terrible. I mean, take a look at Movies. You can go to a 15 rated Movie [UK] and see full frontal, murder, violence, gore and drug use, and apparently, 15 years old are fine watching it.

Now, you take a game, it's suddenly too much...

table5430d ago (Edited 5430d ago )

too right mate. Even some of the things I see in PG 13s I think, can they really get away with that? Yet as you said when it comes to games its all of a sudden frowned upon. The things you see in films is far worse not to mention the sexually conotated adverstisements you see everywhere these days.

No FanS Land5430d ago

Exactly, one movie has a certain degree of violence to be PG13, but translate that amount of violence seen in the aforementionned movie and the game is mature 17+. the reason behind this must be because you are granted control and interaction of the violence. I'll never understand how underworld3 got away with PG13+ while it's more violent than Underworld2 and it's 16.

Macrike5430d ago

You can't compare both industries.

Video games are an immersive experience, where the player has control over what's happening, makes decisions and takes part into the action.

Movies are viewed from a spectator point of view. They don't make decisions, the can't control what's happening. It's less immersive.

That's why video games should be rated with different criteria than movies.

I don't agree with modifications and censorship like what happened with Manhunt 2. I think mature games should be rated for 18+ and enforce the law on to parents who purchase these games for their children.

IndigoProductions5430d ago

Because you are virtually acting out those bad deeds. That is the difference.

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belal5430d ago

i am getting this game :D

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Please stop comparing video games to movies

"Many video games catch not only great commercial attention but remarkable critical attention as well. We have seen games like Heavy Rain, The Last of Us Part II, and even entries in the Metal Gear series described as fantastic interactive experiences, even heralded in the same way as Hollywood's greatest films.

I would suggest that not only is this an unfair comparison but also a harmful one. Video games, by their very nature, are an intricately different medium and should be weighed against one another rather than another form of media," Phillip writes for GF365.

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Fist4achin1251d ago

Yes, please stop. They're better than most hollywood drivel nowadays.

BLAKHOODe1251d ago

I think Hollywood films will becoming increasingly more like video games in the future, especially as the world embraces the "new normal" from the pandemic. It makes sense, as games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales showcase just how realistically we're reaching in graphical capabilities, as well as showcase extreme action sequences in spectacular ways. And as time goes by, it'll get easier and cheaper to produce such "art", as well as create new star "actors" that never age, never die, never complain, never gets involved in scandals, etc. Technology is amazing and we're only just getting a taste of what it'll eventually be.

sourOG1251d ago

No. Some games are like movies.

medman1251d ago (Edited 1251d ago )

No. For the money spent, a quality game provides far more entertainment value than a quality movie. Especially when looking at what is going on in the world, and how a studio can attempt to pilfer from consumers by charging 30 dollars for Mulan via streaming. Ridiculous. There is no comparison....games all day.

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The David Cage Experience: Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain

What exactly is the David Cage experience, and is it of value? We examine two classics, Fahrenheit and Heavy Rain, to find the answer.

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Quantic Dream Celebrates Heavy Rain's 10 Year Anniversary With New Video Series

Quantic Dream has announced a new video series to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Heavy Rain. Check out the first part here.

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ClayRules20121408d ago (Edited 1408d ago )

Have you played Detroit? While it’s my personal favorite, I fully understand many preferring Heavy Rain more. I’m glad you enjoyed Heavy Rain too.

bouzebbal1408d ago

def. one of my top 3 best experiences on PS3

ClayRules20121408d ago

bouzebbal

That’s awesome to hear! What’re the other 2 best experiences?

akaFullMetal1408d ago

Great game, need to get started on Detroit soon.

ClayRules20121408d ago

Glad you enjoyed the game! Yes, Detroit is a masterpiece of a game, and their best work to date “in my opinion”

ClayRules20121408d ago

Wow, 10 years...and yet, still one of the best/most emotional/thrilling gaming experiences I’ve ever had.

So grateful to Sony for believing in Quantic Dream’s vision for this game, and giving them a chance. I’ll never forget David Cage saying “We want to challenge the player, but not with the controller, but mentally, with their decisions of “How far would you go to save someone you love” Well, they broke my emotional gamer heart lol.

My teenage son refuses to play this game, because I’ve told him in little detail the emotional impact it had on me all those years ago. Maybe one day he will.

Z5011408d ago

Still have my origami crane they teach you how to make when you're installing for the first time.

C-H-E-F1408d ago

it's been 10 years? wow, that was so fast, I feel like this console gen went fast as well although it hasn't. I really look forward to the PS5 this holiday season though.