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==Ratings== The rating for specific games may refer to localized versions, in which some elements of the game are changed in order to achieve a lower rating, or to ensure that the game may be legally sold at all. For example, the German version of Grand Theft Auto (since part three) has been edited in various parts, while the US-version of Grand Theft Auto received no rating at all (and may therefore only be sold to adults). The German, "USK 16" version features no head-shots, and is less gory, as well as having some weapons or their special effects removed. Additionally, civilians don't drop money when being killed and some missions are missing. This is a very common practice, especially for games that would usually receive a "USK 18" rating. A potential problem of this "self-censorship" is that the original ambiance of a game may get lost. In some cases, the whole plot of a game had to be changed to qualify for a lower USK rating. ===All (Without Restriction)=== [[File:USK-0.svg|40px]] Games with this rating are deemed appropriate for all ages and may be sold without restriction. There are no restrictions on the basis of the Jugendschutzgesetz on the sale of this game. The suitability for children, however, only relates to violent or sexual content - the difficulty or complexity of the game may still be unsuited to younger children. ===Restricted for those below the age of 6=== [[File:USK-6.svg|40px]] Games with this rating may be unsuitable for children under the age of 6. Games with this rating may be of an abstract or comical nature, may have a darker theme or may be too involving for children under the age of 6. ===Restricted for those below the age of 12=== [[File:USK-12.svg|40px]] Games with this rating may be unsuitable for children under the age of 12. Games with this rating may place a focus on wars or fighting of some description. The fighting should be in a historical or science fiction context and the violence should be kept to a minimum ===Restricted for those below the age of 16=== [[File:USK-16.svg|40px]] Games with this rating may be unsuitable for children under the age of 16. Games featuring frequent one-on-one gunfights and moderate violence will receive this rating. The game may cover adult themes. ===Restricted for those below the age of 18=== [[File:USK-18.svg|40px]] Games with this rating may be unsuitable for children under the age of 18. These games may contain scenes of brutal, moderately bloody violence, and they may glorify war or violation of human rights.
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