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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. | ||
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| [[Image: | | [[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: | | [[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: | | [[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: | | [[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: | | [[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: | | [[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: | |[[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: | |[[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 | *[[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 | *[[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 | *[[CERO]], the [[Japan]]ese computer and video game rating system | ||
==External | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.bbfc.co.uk Official BBFC Website] | *[http://www.bbfc.co.uk Official BBFC Website] | ||
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[[Category: Rating | [[Category:Rating Systems]] | ||