Posted March 21, 2013 There's a message on the Wii U eShop that says that Nintendo have brokered a deal with the German USK ratings body. The 23:00-03:00 time restriction for 18 rated content has been lifted. 18 rated content can now be accessed at any time of the day! I tried it, it works. You can browse the Ninja Gaiden and ZombiU pages right now! Thank God they fixed it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) This message is also available to be seen on the 3DS eShop, I will try out the 18+ content and get back to you. Yep, all the 18+ content is working on the 3DS eShop aswell, time to rejoice. Edited March 21, 2013 by londragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 Yesss I'm glad they got this sorted out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 The Times, They Are A-Changin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 Nintendo in doing something right shocker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 Wow, I had been convinced that there was literally nothing Nintendo could do about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 Wow, I had been convinced that there was literally nothing Nintendo could do about this. I know, what with it being a German law that related to film/tv media distribution and not digital games media per say, but still law so obviously being in Germany there was nothing really they could do bar moving, and they wouldn't do that, so were should all have prepared for the worst.... whoever perpetuated that should eat some humble pie:heh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 I know, what with it being a German law that related to film/tv media distribution and not digital games media per say, but still law so obviously being in Germany there was nothing really they could do bar moving, and they wouldn't do that, so were should all have prepared for the worst.... whoever perpetuated that should eat some humble pie:heh: The message says that they consulted with the governing body for it and managed to agree that standard parental controls are sufficient Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 Maybe I should have made a new thread instead of posting it in both Wii U eShop and 3DS eShop threads Here's the full message which explains that they were waiting for the USK, the German Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body to finish their analysis of the Parental Controls...the reason it took so long was cause the USK took so long to get back to them. The restriction was prolly just Nintendo being overly cautious to avoid any possible fines while they waited for the USK to get back them http://www.n-europe.com/news/nintendo-lifts-eshop-restrictions-on-content-rated-18 "Dear Customer. Nintendo has lifted the access restrictions to content rated 18+. Adults can now browse and buy all games at any time of the day. Following analysis of the Parental Controls system on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in cooperation with USK, the German Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body, it was deemed that Nintendo's Partental Control system is of very high quality and offers a remarkable level of protection for children. Nintendo's Parental Control system was found to have proved itself in practice. Nintendo always encourages parents to make use of Parental Controls to control access to content they deem inappropriate for their children. Nintendo eShop Team" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 Im so glad this got fixed, it just made Nintendo look really silly when you dont know the reasons why it happend, and even then, still didnt seem to make a lot of sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2013 And there was much rejoicing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2013 Here's the full message which explains that they were waiting for the USK, the German Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body to finish their analysis of the Parental Controls...the reason it took so long was cause the USK took so long to get back to them. The restriction was prolly just Nintendo being overly cautious to avoid any possible fines while they waited for the USK to get back them Then, why didn't Nintendo clarify this situation in full to its consumers at the time when perpetual rumours about their treatment of the aforementioned 'core gamers' was put into question? They only needed to say, "We're on the case, but the USK are so slow...blah, blah...". This would have alleviated many a sleepless night for those so inclined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2013 Then, why didn't Nintendo clarify this situation in full to its consumers at the time when perpetual rumours about their treatment of the aforementioned 'core gamers' was put into question? They only needed to say, "We're on the case, but the USK are so slow...blah, blah...". This would have alleviated many a sleepless night for those so inclined. Because they're Nintendo, they like to dick around with "hush hush" type stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2013 lol, im downloading asassing creed now. the price cut did it for me lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 22, 2013 Then, why didn't Nintendo clarify this situation in full to its consumers at the time when perpetual rumours about their treatment of the aforementioned 'core gamers' was put into question? They only needed to say, "We're on the case, but the USK are so slow...blah, blah...". This would have alleviated many a sleepless night for those so inclined. Nintendo: "Hey USK could you do us this solid?" Nintendo: "HEY WORLD USK IS SUPER SLOW ABOUT CHANGING THEIR STUPID DECISION. WE'RE WITH YOU THOUGH, IT'S ALL THEIR STUPID FAULT, THOSE STUPID SLOW BASTARDS." USK: "Denied." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 23, 2013 Nintendo: "Hey USK could you do us this solid?"Nintendo: "HEY WORLD USK IS SUPER SLOW ABOUT CHANGING THEIR STUPID DECISION. WE'RE WITH YOU THOUGH, IT'S ALL THEIR STUPID FAULT, THOSE STUPID SLOW BASTARDS." USK: "Denied." LOL. True. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
