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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is heading for a more mature rating than Remake and Rebirth, and I'm willing to bet Cid's ceaseless swearing has something to do with it
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is anticipated to receive a Mature 17+ ESRB rating, a step up from the Teen ratings of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This change is speculated to be due to the inclusion of Cid, a character known for his strong language, as a permanent party member, potentially bringing the game closer to the original's more explicit content.
Marvel’s Wolverine Studio Doesn’t Want to Surprise Players Who Have Disabled Gore
Insomniac Games is implementing gore and dismemberment toggle options in Marvel's Wolverine to accommodate players with different sensitivities. Creative director Marcus Smith and head of technology Mike Fitzgerald detailed the complex systems involved in disabling these mature content features. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5 on September 15th.
Marvel’s Wolverine Might Be Continuing Hugh Jackman’s Infamous Bare Butt Tradition
Marvel's Wolverine for PlayStation 5 is expected to feature partial nudity, including brief depictions of exposed buttocks, according to its ESRB rating. The game will also contain blood, gore, drug references, and strong language, earning it a Mature 17+ rating. This follows precedents set by other PlayStation titles like Ghost of Tsushima.
Dungeons & Dragons 2027 Roadmap Features Mature-Rated Expansion That Comes Shrink-Wrapped With a Warning For Its Violence, Sex and Nudity
Dungeons & Dragons is set to release a mature-rated expansion in 2027, which will be shrink-wrapped to conceal its content. The expansion is noted to contain significant violence, bloodshed, nudity, and sexuality.
D&D reveals long-awaited Dark Sun revamp, and it's an 18+ gore-fest
Wizards of the Coast is revamping the post-apocalyptic Dungeons & Dragons setting Dark Sun, set to launch in early 2027 with an 18+ rating for mature content including gore, sex, and bleak atmosphere. The reboot will include two core books, a Dungeon Master Screen, and a map pack, introducing a new Psion class and addressing past controversies.
Roblox Reveals 18+ Game Plans
Roblox is launching an incubator program to develop six new games rated for 18+ audiences. This initiative aims to expand the platform's content offerings by partnering with developers for a six-month program, with one revealed project being an extraction game.
Persona 6 appears on Steam, Atlus and Sega accidentally say something interesting for once in wishlist announcement
Persona 6 has appeared on Steam, allowing players to wishlist the upcoming JRPG. The Steam page includes a slightly updated mature content description compared to Persona 5 Royal and confirms the use of Denuvo Anti-tamper DRM. Atlus and Sega are emphasizing the game's standalone nature and its setting in modern-day Japan, suggesting it will be accessible to newcomers.
Persona 6 rated by the Australian Classification Board
Persona 6 has received an 'M' for Mature rating from the Australian Classification Board, indicating the presence of violence, nudity, and coarse language. While a release date remains unconfirmed, this rating suggests the game is nearing completion.
Hellraiser: Revival Plays Like A Very Horny Resident Evil
Hellraiser: Revival is a forthcoming survival horror game that draws heavy inspiration from the Resident Evil series, featuring similar gameplay mechanics like crafting, puzzle-solving, and resource management. The game is notable for its explicit sexual content, which the developers have ensured remains uncensored to retain its Mature rating. It is scheduled for release this year on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
Marvel's Wolverine Looks Brutal and Bloody Brilliant in First Proper PS5 Gameplay
Insomniac Games has revealed new gameplay footage for Marvel's Wolverine, showcasing a mature action-adventure experience on PlayStation 5 with significant blood and gore. The game follows Logan as he hunts the Reavers militia group and will feature other X-Men characters like Jean Grey and Sabretooth. The title is set for release on September 15th.
When Grand Theft Auto started to blow up, Shigeru Miyamoto figured it was Nintendo's "duty to produce…
In a 2003 interview, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that Nintendo's duty was to produce games within moral and ethical borders, contrasting with the success of mature titles like Grand Theft Auto 3. He emphasized his goal to create games for both children and adults, believing game designers have a responsibility for the impact of their creations, especially on young people.
OG God of War actor has a message for "all you men": He thinks the sex scenes will be back in the Greek…
Original Kratos voice actor T.C. Carson believes the controversial sex scenes from the initial God of War trilogy will be included in the upcoming remakes. Carson, who is reprising his role, expressed this sentiment during a panel at MegaCon Orlando, sparking discussion among fans about the inclusion of mature content in the remasters.
Blood West rated for Nintendo Switch 2
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has rated Blood West, a retro-style open world stealth shooter, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game received an M for Mature 17+ rating due to blood and gore, violence, and partial nudity. A release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 has not yet been announced by the publisher.
Clive Barker’s Hellriser: Revival rated for Nintendo Switch 2
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has rated Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival for the Nintendo Switch 2, assigning it a Mature 17+ rating. The action-horror game is planned for release this year and features intense violence, gore, nudity, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.
Alanah Addresses God of War's Sex Scenes
Former Sony Santa Monica writer Alanah Pearce has discussed the sex minigames featured in the earlier God of War titles. Pearce, who worked on God of War Ragnarök, provided insights into the inclusion of such content in the series.
‘We Had to Take Nothing Out’ — Extreme Horror Game Hellraiser: Revival Gets Its ESRB Rating - IGN
The upcoming survival horror game Hellraiser: Revival has secured its ESRB rating without any content needing to be removed. Chief creative officer Tim Willits confirmed that the game's extreme violence, gore, and BDSM-themed content are fully intact. Saber Interactive is currently working with international rating boards to ensure global release.
