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The '''BBFC''' 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 given an [[18 (BBFC)|18]] rating for every game in the series. Unlike [[Australia]], the ''BBFC'' has never refused classification for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] (in both its first and second editions).
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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.
   
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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.
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In July 31,2012 it was announced that [[PEGI]] will be the rating system in Britain replacing BBFC,which will not exist anymore.
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==BBFC Ratings==
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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.
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{| class="wikitable"
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| [[Image:BBFC Uc.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: Uc]]
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| '''Uc'''<br />''Universal Children''
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| 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]]
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| '''U'''<br />''Universal''
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| 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]]
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| '''PG'''<br />''Parental Guidance''
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| 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]]
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| '''12A'''
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| This means that the viewer/player has be over the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. 12A only applies to cinemas from 2002.
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| [[Image:BBFC_12_Rating.png|34px|BBFC Rating: 12]]
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| '''12'''
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| This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. This rating also applied to cinemas until 2002 but only applies to home media from 2002.
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| [[Image:BBFC 15 Rating.png|none|34px|BBFC Rating: 15]]
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| '''15'''
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| 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]]
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| '''18'''
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| 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]]
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| '''R-18'''<br />''Restricted 18''
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| 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".
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==18-Rated Games in the Grand Theft Auto Series==
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* [[Grand Theft Auto 1]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto 2]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto III]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]
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* [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]
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:'''Note 1:''' [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] was not rated by the BBFC as it did not feature material which [[PEGI]] does not cover. PEGI gave the game a rating of 16+, making it the lowest rating GTA game.
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:'''Note 2:''' The [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1961]] expansion pack does not have a rating as no retail version was ever made, it was never sold, only distributed for free via the official GTA London website.
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==See also==
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*[[ESRB]], the [[United States]] and [[Canada|Canadian]] computer and video game rating system
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*[[PEGI]], the [[Europe]]an computer and video game rating system
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*[[ELSPA]], the former [[United Kingdom|British]] computer and video game rating system, replaced by the PEGI ratings.
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*[[USK]], the [[Germany|German]] computer and video game rating system
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*[[OFLC]], the [[Australia]]n media rating system
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*[[OFLC (NZ)]], the [[New Zealand]] media rating system
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*[[CERO]], the [[Japan]]ese computer and video game rating system
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==External links==
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*[http://www.bbfc.co.uk Official BBFC Website]
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==References==
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<references />
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Revision as of 20:57, 13 May 2014

BBFC Logo

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.

Recently, the BBFC banned another Rockstar Games publication, Manhunt 2 in, the UK. [1] 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.

In July 31,2012 it was announced that PEGI will be the rating system in Britain replacing BBFC,which will not exist anymore.

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.

BBFC Rating: Uc
 Uc
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.
BBFC Rating: U
 U
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.
BBFC Rating: PG
 PG
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.
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 cinemas from 2002.
BBFC Rating: 12 12 This rating means that no one younger than 12 should view or purchase the film/game. This rating also applied to cinemas until 2002 but only applies to home media from 2002.
BBFC Rating: 15
 15 This rating means that no one younger than 15 should view or purchase the film/game.
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.
BBFC Rating: R-18
 R-18
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".
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Wikipedia has an article on: BBFC

18-Rated Games in the Grand Theft Auto Series

Note 1: Grand Theft Auto Advance was not rated by the BBFC as it did not feature material which PEGI does not cover. PEGI gave the game a rating of 16+, making it the lowest rating GTA game.
Note 2: The Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 expansion pack does not have a rating as no retail version was ever made, it was never sold, only distributed for free via the official GTA London website.

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ BBFC rejects Manhunt 2. MCV. Retrieved on June 19, 2007.
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