Video: Hatred, and why it wanted that 'Adults Only' rating
AO, listen what I say oh.Some games just love to court controversy, and Hatred certainly has done just that since it was first announced in October last year. Last week, the game was slapped with a rare "Adults Only" rating by US ratings board the ESRB. That's going to limit Hatred's distribution options - but the resulting media exposure has probably been worth it, and most likely what developer Destructive Creations was after all along...
Will you support Eurogamer?
We want to make Eurogamer better, and that means better for our readers - not for algorithms. You can help! Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. Subscriptions start at £3.99 / $4.99 per month.