News Manhunt thingy...

[Mephisto]

Did anyone see this? They sent a 14 year old girl out to various shops to try and buy Manhunt, which is rated 18 by the BBFC.

None of the shops even asked her age or for ID.

At my local Game they ID you for ESRB rated games, which is basically a guideline age rating (Mostly for parents to decide whether a game is suitable for their children.)
I got ID'd for Soul Calibur which is ESRB 15+, ridiculous!

 

[Mephisto]

Well, my parents let me watch all the nasty movies like Terminator, Robocop, Alien...etc when I was about 8 years old. I got GTA when I was about 11, played a variety of other 18 rated games way before 18 and I turned out fine. I haven't killed anyone....yet

 

[Mephisto]

What is the problem with increased violence in games? If you're 18 or over then you should be able to view/play what you want IMO, no matter how violent. The BBFC should never step in and ban media outright, it's just silly.