Microsoft reverses ‘Mature’ games ban in Euro Windows Store

Bioshock was banned in the European Windows 8 Store because of a ratings discrepancy.
(Credit: Bioshock)
After a U.S. vs. European ratings snafu, “mature” games will now be allowed in Microsoft’s European Windows 8 Store.
According to Gizmodo, the software giant announced today that it would reverse an earlier decision that banned all PEGI 18 games that also received a Mature rating from its European store.
The ban was instated when Microsoft outlined its Windows Store guidelines, which said that ESRB ratings of Adults Only would not be allowed in the U.S. and PEGI 18 ratings would be…

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