Comment Re:Walmart (Score 1) 149
That's pretty much it. aka the "chilling effect"
retailers don't like the regulatory system either, at least not in the way the US implements it. other countries behave like the ESRB & MPAA, and issue rating stickers before the product is on shelves. so the Walmart's of the world know whether the game is restricted or not. with the US system, you get hauled into court after the game is already on shelves, and face fines for a game you just sold. very ambiguous, so most retailers will just avoid the "edgier" games to keep things safe.
retailers don't like the regulatory system either, at least not in the way the US implements it. other countries behave like the ESRB & MPAA, and issue rating stickers before the product is on shelves. so the Walmart's of the world know whether the game is restricted or not. with the US system, you get hauled into court after the game is already on shelves, and face fines for a game you just sold. very ambiguous, so most retailers will just avoid the "edgier" games to keep things safe.
