Aussie GTA IV doesn't show hooker dry humping
- May 05, 2008 15:38 PM PST
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In compliance with local law, the Australian version of Grand Theft Auto IV doesn't show player outercourse, though the lewd act remains implied with "car rocking" visuals and potty mouth dialog.
A "working woman" from GTA IV
According to GameSpot, "in Australian versions of GTA IV, Niko can indeed pick up prostitutes, but once he takes said sex worker to a secluded area, the game camera shifts to a tight shot of the rear of the vehicle the pair are in and cannot be moved."
Prostitution upgrades resulting in superior player health have also been removed from the Australian version.
The U.S. and international versions of GTA IV take the implied sexual act a step further, however, by showing fully clothed dry humping (also called frottage) scenes that simulate the motions of intercourse. There is no nudity in the Mature rated game, however, only scantily clad women.
As an alternative to traditional food power ups found in video games, Grand Theft Auto III introduced the concept of prostitution power-ups in 2001, something that has since -- in addition to the series' portrayed violence and profanity -- resulted in widespread controversy.
"We believe the mature audience for Grand Theft Auto IV is more than sophisticated enough to understand the game's content," said Rockstar in response to criticisms.
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- May 05 2008 at 02:09:40:PM PST
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NEW YORK TIMES HEADLINE: No Dry Humps Down Under; aussie version of GTA 4 get shafted. lol jk
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Damned Whores! Renting out their orifices to the highest bidder! Good for you Australia.
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I can't find a hooker in the game. Do i earn it or somethin. The restaurants are pretty far when i need them.
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If any of you are interested , I have a BRAND NEW COPY OF GTA4 PS3 for sale on ebay. Its under biggmonkeymike. Just throwing other since we are on the subject of whoring.
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