Twitch bans Adult Only rated games
However, streamers are still able to play ESRB Mature-rated versions of Adult Only games, without fearing any sort of penalty.
Twitch made the new rules known via an announcement on their official blog:
“Previously, we made game-specific decisions about which games would and would not be available for broadcast – sometimes due to overtly sexual content, sometimes due to gratuitous violence. This is unsustainable and unclear, generating only further confusion among Twitch broadcasters. We would like to make this policy as transparent as possible.
“Today, we’re updating the RoC with regard to Adult Only (AO) games. Simply put, AO games are not welcome on Twitch. Please refer to the ESRB’s Ratings Guide and list of Adults Only games for more information.”
In total, there are only 26 games rated Adult Only by the ESRB, but there are some popular titles within the list, such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Thankfully, after a clarification by Twitch, it turns out that ESRB Mature-rated versions of AO games will still be allowed to be streamed.
“If a game’s US version is rated Adults Only by the ESRB, you should not broadcast that game on Twitch. However, ESRB rated Mature versions of Adults Only titles are permitted for streaming, such as Mature versions of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy.
“Games rated 18+ by other rating systems are fine to stream, so long as they are not rated AO by the ESRB, and they don’t violate the standard language of our RoC and ToS."
What's your take on the new rules?
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Source: http://www.pcgamesn.com/twitch-bans-adult-only-rated-games-we-would-like-to-make-this-policy-as-transparent-as-possible
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TricksPosted:
I see this because I bet a good majority of people who are on Twitch are less than 18. I wouldnt think they would want these types of games all over their site.
GhostPosted:
I can see why the have banned Manhunt, but GTA Sanandreas is no different to any GTA.
If they're going to ban any game being played it should be something stupid.
If they're going to ban any game being played it should be something stupid.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
RoyaI Kind of defeats the whole purpose of Twitch, doesn't it?
Not really, most Twitch streams that are games, are M/T, I personally have never seen an AO rated gaming being streamed, but I don't think it defeated the purpose of Twitch as all the games that are normally streamed are still allowed, now if they made it where only E content was allowed, then I could see it defeating the purpose of Twitch.
1989Posted:
RoyaI Kind of defeats the whole purpose of Twitch, doesn't it?
I think they did it because of little kids being influenced by these games what not. Its a loss for twitch and they will probably end up regretting it.
FortyTwoPosted:
this has to be so stupid Everyone one plays 18+ Games (who cares what the age restriction it is)
MickersPosted:
Pryzel Damn, not that I ever watched that much SA but this is a pity, people should be allowed to stream what they want really.
I agree man, like they have age's set on profiles already so just enforce them if at all.
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