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CardJoe · 26th Jun 2008, 12:45

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/06...low-releases/1

Electronic Arts has voiced concerns that the new rating systems outlined by the Byron report may cause delays in UK releases.

liratheal · 26th Jun 2008, 12:47

Oh, yeah, Because everyone REALLY cares about stiffing the UK gamers.

That said - Australians have it even worse for pointless release date gaps :/

sotu1 · 26th Jun 2008, 12:50

any excuse for a pic of bryon...hehe

liratheal · 26th Jun 2008, 12:51

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Originally Posted by sotu1

any excuse for a pic of bryon...hehe

I was keeping quiet about that.. Worried it was just me >.>

cjoyce1980 · 26th Jun 2008, 13:09

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Originally Posted by sotu1

any excuse for a pic of bryon...hehe

seriously, she aint hot... so you need to get out more and try logging of facebook now and again... reality ain't that bad

The Infamous Mr D · 26th Jun 2008, 13:09

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Originally Posted by sotu1

any excuse for a pic of bryon...hehe

I was keeping quiet about that.. Worried it was just me >.>

Hell no. She is mighty fine, as doctors go :P

Makes a very welcome change seeing her lovely visage grace the gaming news posts. Beats that ugly Thompson goit hands down.

Timmy_the_tortoise · 26th Jun 2008, 13:10

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Originally Posted by liratheal

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Originally Posted by sotu1

any excuse for a pic of bryon...hehe

I was keeping quiet about that.. Worried it was just me >.>

It's EVERYONE.

Flibblebot · 26th Jun 2008, 13:22

There's nothing wrong with PEGI, it just needs to become mandatory and legally enforceable.

liratheal · 26th Jun 2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Timmy_the_tortoise

It's EVERYONE.

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Originally Posted by The Infamous Mr D

Hell no. She is mighty fine, as doctors go :P

Makes a very welcome change seeing her lovely visage grace the gaming news posts. Beats that ugly Thompson goit hands down.

No argument there!

LeMaltor · 26th Jun 2008, 13:47

Gorgeous lady ^_^

Baz · 26th Jun 2008, 14:14

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Originally Posted by sotu1

any excuse for a pic of bryon...hehe

How to make gamers agree with you - use a hot lady!

naokaji · 26th Jun 2008, 14:44

agree with her? nah... not really, it goes more in the direction of accepting the lesser evil.

Timmy_the_tortoise · 26th Jun 2008, 14:54

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agree with her? nah... not really, it goes more in the direction of accepting the lesser evil.

I think she's very agreeable.

MrMonroe · 26th Jun 2008, 15:11

On the actual topic....

Like EA is actually worried it will slow down their process. They're just saying this now to prime the games journalists for when they blame their already late releases on the ratings system.

banshee256 · 26th Jun 2008, 15:24

I would prefer option number 3: No rating system at all. Though I'm not from the UK, but from Denmark, so I couldn't care less. I've never even glanced at the rating of a game, movie and/or book before buying it. Hell, I haven't looked at the ones I have on the shelves. And I think it's a complete waste of time and money. You should be able to judge the contents of the game from the cover, description on the back and/or talking to the clerk at the store. If you buy online, then what's your excuse for not going to the official site, that every game has now-a-days and see for yourself?

DXR_13KE · 26th Jun 2008, 15:29

great.... more red tape! just what we need.

the woman in the picture has some huge teeth.... or a crocodile smile....

Timmy_the_tortoise · 26th Jun 2008, 15:33

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

the woman in the picture has some huge teeth.... or a crocodile smile....

Huge teeth...

All the better for chewing up all of EA's release date plans.

WildThing · 26th Jun 2008, 19:16

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Originally Posted by The Infamous Mr D

Hell no. She is mighty fine, as doctors go :P

Makes a very welcome change seeing her lovely visage grace the gaming news posts. Beats that ugly Thompson goit hands down.

Lol! +1

supaste · 26th Jun 2008, 19:27

Here they go again, trying to make another tiresome and pointless process to further piss off and worry the gaming community. I'm sick of government officials who think they know it all and have never touched a video game in their life claiming that they corrupt our minds.

Why can't they have a go at dicking all over something else. I could swear that by allowing your children to watch Big Brother you are lowering their IQ.

devdevil85 · 26th Jun 2008, 20:49

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Originally Posted by cjoyce1980

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Originally Posted by sotu1

any excuse for a pic of bryon...hehe

seriously, she aint hot... so you need to get out more and try logging of facebook now and again... reality ain't that bad

I'd do'er.....

26th Jun 2008, 12:45	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,940	EA: New rating systems could slow releases http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/06...low-releases/1 Electronic Arts has voiced concerns that the new rating systems outlined by the Byron report may cause delays in UK releases. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

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26th Jun 2008, 15:11	#14
MrMonroe Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 195	On the actual topic.... Like EA is actually worried it will slow down their process. They're just saying this now to prime the games journalists for when they blame their already late releases on the ratings system.

26th Jun 2008, 15:24	#15
banshee256 Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 34	I would prefer option number 3: No rating system at all. Though I'm not from the UK, but from Denmark, so I couldn't care less. I've never even glanced at the rating of a game, movie and/or book before buying it. Hell, I haven't looked at the ones I have on the shelves. And I think it's a complete waste of time and money. You should be able to judge the contents of the game from the cover, description on the back and/or talking to the clerk at the store. If you buy online, then what's your excuse for not going to the official site, that every game has now-a-days and see for yourself? __________________ Future Dell Inspiron 531 DT owner

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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,461	great.... more red tape! just what we need. the woman in the picture has some huge teeth.... or a crocodile smile.... __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

26th Jun 2008, 19:27	#19
supaste Minimodder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Teesside, UK Posts: 48	Here they go again, trying to make another tiresome and pointless process to further piss off and worry the gaming community. I'm sick of government officials who think they know it all and have never touched a video game in their life claiming that they corrupt our minds. Why can't they have a go at dicking all over something else. I could swear that by allowing your children to watch Big Brother you are lowering their IQ.