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	==BBFC Ratings==		==BBFC Ratings==
	The BBFC can give one of a number of graphical representations to a film or video game, all of which suggest a different age that is 'fit for viewing'. It's ratings are among the most easy to understand of all rating systems, as unlike the [[ESRB]] and [[CERO]] which use a lettering grade, the upper age limit ratings for the BBFC are simply numbers, making it obvious to the audience how old you should be.		The BBFC can give one of a number of graphical representations to a film or video game, all of which suggest a different age that is 'fit for viewing'. It's ratings are among the most easy to understand of all rating systems, as unlike the [[ESRB]] and [[CERO]] which use a lettering grade, the upper age limit ratings for the BBFC are simply numbers, making it obvious to the audience how old you should be.

			Where an age restriction is specified (such as 18), this means a person under that age is not permitted to buy or rent that film/game, nor can they watch/play it in public. The ratings cannot control what adults let their children watch at home, so it is not illegal to watch or allow to watch, but the age guidelines are designed to be understood by parents so they can make informed decisions.

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	\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.		\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC_12A_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only ~~applies~~ to ~~cinema's after 2002~~.		\| [[Image:BBFC_12A_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. Introduced in 2002, 12A applies only to cinemas.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC_12_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. ~~This rating~~ only ~~applies~~ to home media ~~after 2002~~.		\| [[Image:BBFC_12_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. Since 2002, 12 applies only to home media.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC 15 Rating.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 ~~should~~ view or purchase the film/game.		\| [[Image:BBFC 15 Rating.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 can buy, rent or watch in the cinema view or purchase the film/game.
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	\|[[Image:BBFC 18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game ~~can~~ receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or purchase the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.		\|[[Image:BBFC 18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game would generally receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or purchase the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.
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	\|[[Image:BBFC R18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: R-18]] \|\| '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' \|\| This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic films may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to purchase or view a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults".		\|[[Image:BBFC R18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: R-18]] \|\| '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' \|\| This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic films may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to purchase or view a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults".

Gta-mysteries: /* BBFC Ratings */

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	\| [[Image:BBFC_12A_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinema's after 2002.		\| [[Image:BBFC_12A_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinema's after 2002.
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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC 12~~.~~jpg\|none~~\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. This rating only applies to home media after 2002.		\| [[Image:BBFC_12_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. This rating only applies to home media after 2002.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC 15.~~jpg~~\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 should view or purchase the film/game.		\| [[Image:BBFC 15 Rating.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 should view or purchase the film/game.
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	\|[[Image:BBFC 18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game can receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or purchase the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.		\|[[Image:BBFC 18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game can receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or purchase the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.

Gta-mysteries: /* BBFC Ratings */

2010-02-25T22:45:59Z

BBFC Ratings

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	\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.		\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC 12A~~.~~jpg\|none~~\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinema's after 2002.		\| [[Image:BBFC_12A_Rating.png\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinema's after 2002.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC 12.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. This rating only applies to home media after 2002.		\| [[Image:BBFC 12.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. This rating only applies to home media after 2002.
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	{{wikipedia}}		{{wikipedia}}

	==18-Rated Games in the Grand Theft Auto Series==		==18-Rated Games in the Grand Theft Auto Series==

Gta-mysteries at 22:38, 25 February 2010

2010-02-25T22:38:55Z

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	[[~~Image~~:~~Bbfc logo~~.~~gif~~\|right]]		[[File:BBFC_Logo.png\|thumb\|right\|270px\|The BBFC logo.]]
	The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed.		The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed.

Aceofhicks at 15:55, 2 January 2010

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	\| [[Image:BBFC U.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences of all ages. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.		\| [[Image:BBFC U.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences of all ages. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.		\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC 12A.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinema's after 2002.		\| [[Image:BBFC 12A.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinema's after 2002.
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	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

	[[Category:Rating Systems]]		[[Category:Rating Systems]]

gtw>Quindie at 14:02, 27 June 2009

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\| [[Image:BBFC Uc.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: Uc]] \|\| '''Uc'''<br />''Universal Children'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences of all ages, but is especially ~~sutible~~ for small children. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.		\| [[Image:BBFC Uc.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: Uc]] \|\| '''Uc'''<br />''Universal Children'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences of all ages, but is especially suitable for small children. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC U.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences ~~aged four years and over~~. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.		\| [[Image:BBFC U.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences of all ages. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.		\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

gtw>Quindie at 14:01, 27 June 2009

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\| [[Image:BBFC Uc.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: Uc]] \|\| '''Uc'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences ~~aged four years and over~~. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.		\| [[Image:BBFC Uc.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: Uc]] \|\| '''Uc'''<br />''Universal Children'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences of all ages, but is especially sutible for small children. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC U.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.		\| [[Image:BBFC U.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.		\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC 12A.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player ~~should~~ be over the age of 12. ~~An adult may wish~~ to ~~accompany the child~~.		\| [[Image:BBFC 12A.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinema's after 2002.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC 12.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This means that the ~~viewer~~/~~player should be over the age of 12~~. ~~An adult is not required~~ to ~~accompany the child~~.		\| [[Image:BBFC 12.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. This rating only applies to home media after 2002.
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	\| [[Image:BBFC 15.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 should view the film/game.		\| [[Image:BBFC 15.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 should view or purchase the film/game.
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	\|[[Image:BBFC 18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game can receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or ~~play~~ the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.		\|[[Image:BBFC 18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game can receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or purchase the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.
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	\|[[Image:BBFC R18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: R-18]] \|\| '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' \|\| This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic ~~moves~~ may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to ~~buy~~ a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults".		\|[[Image:BBFC R18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: R-18]] \|\| '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' \|\| This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic films may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to purchase or view a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults".
	\|}		\|}
	{{wikipedia}}		{{wikipedia}}

Gboyers at 20:32, 21 June 2009

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	[[Image:Bbfc logo.gif\|right]]		[[Image:Bbfc logo.gif\|right]]
	The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed. Recently, the BBFC banned another Rockstar Games publication, Manhunt 2 in, the UK. <ref name="Manhunt">{{cite web \| url= http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27545/BBFC-rejects-Manhunt-2 \| title=BBFC rejects Manhunt 2 \| work= MCV \| accessdate= June 19 \| accessyear= 2007}}</ref> It is currently the only game to have been banned by the BBFC, after Carmageddon had its ban overruled in 1997.Manhunt 2 was later released on ~~psp~~ and ~~ps2~~ with a 18 rating		The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed.

			Recently, the BBFC banned another Rockstar Games publication, Manhunt 2 in, the UK. <ref name="Manhunt">{{cite web \| url= http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27545/BBFC-rejects-Manhunt-2 \| title=BBFC rejects Manhunt 2 \| work= MCV \| accessdate= June 19 \| accessyear= 2007}}</ref> It is currently the only game to have been banned by the BBFC, after Carmageddon had its ban overruled in 1997. Manhunt 2 was later released on [[PSP]] and [[PS2]] with a 18 rating.

	==BBFC Ratings==		==BBFC Ratings==

gtw>Grandtheftauto1 at 13:27, 21 February 2009

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	The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed. Recently, the BBFC banned another Rockstar Games publication, Manhunt 2 in, the UK. <ref name="Manhunt">{{cite web \| url= http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27545/BBFC-rejects-Manhunt-2 \| title=BBFC rejects Manhunt 2 \| work= MCV \| accessdate= June 19 \| accessyear= 2007}}</ref> It is currently the only game to have been banned by the BBFC, after Carmageddon had its ban overruled in 1997.		The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed. Recently, the BBFC banned another Rockstar Games publication, Manhunt 2 in, the UK. <ref name="Manhunt">{{cite web \| url= http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27545/BBFC-rejects-Manhunt-2 \| title=BBFC rejects Manhunt 2 \| work= MCV \| accessdate= June 19 \| accessyear= 2007}}</ref> It is currently the only game to have been banned by the BBFC, after Carmageddon had its ban overruled in 1997.Manhunt 2 was later released on psp and ps2 with a 18 rating

	==BBFC Ratings==		==BBFC Ratings==

Gtabot: Renaming category, per discussion AWB

2008-07-28T01:14:02Z

Renaming category, per discussion AWB

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	[[Image:~~Bbfc_logo~~.gif\|right]]		[[Image:Bbfc logo.gif\|right]]
	The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed. Recently, the BBFC banned another Rockstar Games publication, Manhunt 2 in, the UK. <ref name="Manhunt">{{cite web \| url= http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27545/BBFC-rejects-Manhunt-2 \| title=BBFC rejects Manhunt 2 \| work= MCV \| accessdate= June 19 \| accessyear= 2007}}</ref> It is currently the only game to have been banned by the BBFC, after Carmageddon had its ban overruled in 1997.		The '''BBFC''' ('''British Board of Film Classification''') is a film and video game classification system used in the [[United Kingdom]]. All [[Grand Theft Auto]] games have been scrutinized by the ''BBFC'' and each one has been given an '''18''' rating. No Grand Theft Auto games have ever been re-rated or considered for re-rating, unlike in [[Australia]] where the [[OFLC]] re-rated [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle. The first edition of the game was also re-rated in the [[USA]] where the [[ESRB]] decided that an AO rating was needed. Recently, the BBFC banned another Rockstar Games publication, Manhunt 2 in, the UK. <ref name="Manhunt">{{cite web \| url= http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27545/BBFC-rejects-Manhunt-2 \| title=BBFC rejects Manhunt 2 \| work= MCV \| accessdate= June 19 \| accessyear= 2007}}</ref> It is currently the only game to have been banned by the BBFC, after Carmageddon had its ban overruled in 1997.

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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC_Uc~~.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: Uc]] \|\| '''Uc'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.		\| [[Image:BBFC Uc.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: Uc]] \|\| '''Uc'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC_U~~.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.		\| [[Image:BBFC U.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: U]] \|\| '''U'''<br />''Universal'' \|\| This should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC_PG~~.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ~~‘PG’~~ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.		\| [[Image:BBFC PG.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: PG]] \|\| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance'' \|\| Fit for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC_12A~~.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player should be over the age of 12. An adult may wish to accompany the child.		\| [[Image:BBFC 12A.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12A]] \|\| '''12A''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player should be over the age of 12. An adult may wish to accompany the child.
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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC_12~~.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player should be over the age of 12. An adult is not required to accompany the child.		\| [[Image:BBFC 12.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 12]] \|\| '''12''' \|\| This means that the viewer/player should be over the age of 12. An adult is not required to accompany the child.
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	\| [[Image:~~BBFC_15~~.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 should view the film/game.		\| [[Image:BBFC 15.jpg\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 15]] \|\| '''15''' \|\| This rating means that no one younger than 15 should view the film/game.
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	\|[[Image:~~BBFC_18~~.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game can receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or play the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.		\|[[Image:BBFC 18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: 18]] \|\| '''18''' \|\| This is the highest rating a film or game can receive, and means that no one under the age of 18 should view or play the game/film. The entire Grand Theft Auto series is rated 18 in the UK.
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	\|[[Image:~~BBFC_R18~~.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: R-18]] \|\| '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' \|\| This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic moves may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to buy a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults".		\|[[Image:BBFC R18.png\|none\|34px\|BBFC Rating: R-18]] \|\| '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18'' \|\| This rating is only awarded to films in exceptional circumstances, and is only shown in licensed cinemas showing pornographic movies, or in licensed sex shops where pornographic moves may be bought or rented. Obviously the viewer must be at least 18 years of age to buy a film with this rating. The BBFC itself says the rating is given to "explicit works of consenting sex between adults".
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[ESRB]], the [[United States]] and [[Canada\|Canadian]] computer and video game rating system		*[[ESRB]], the [[United States]] and [[Canada\|Canadian]] computer and video game rating system
	*[[PEGI]], the [[Europe~~\|European~~]] computer and video game rating system		*[[PEGI]], the [[Europe]]an computer and video game rating system
	*[[ELSPA]], the former [[United Kingdom\|British]] computer and video game rating system, replaced by the PEGI ratings.		*[[ELSPA]], the former [[United Kingdom\|British]] computer and video game rating system, replaced by the PEGI ratings.
	*[[USK]], the [[Germany\|German]] computer and video game rating system		*[[USK]], the [[Germany\|German]] computer and video game rating system
	*[[OFLC]], the [[Australia~~\|Australian~~]] media rating system		*[[OFLC]], the [[Australia]]n media rating system
	*[[OFLC (NZ)]], the [[New Zealand]] media rating system		*[[OFLC (NZ)]], the [[New Zealand]] media rating system
	*[[CERO]], the [[Japan~~\|Japanese~~]] computer and video game rating system		*[[CERO]], the [[Japan]]ese computer and video game rating system

	==External ~~Links~~==		==External links==
	*[http://www.bbfc.co.uk Official BBFC Website]		*[http://www.bbfc.co.uk Official BBFC Website]

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