BBFC awards 'GTA IV' 18 rating

After spending months battling to get Manhunt 2 onto UK shelves following its BBFC ban, developer Rockstar is celebrating after the body announced it has given Grand Theft Auto IV the go-ahead.

Although the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title is expected to incorporate controversial scenes, the British Board of Film Classisification has awarded the title an 18 rating.

Rockstar is said to be especially pleased with the news given the fact that games have been under so much scrutiny since last week's Byron Review.

The BBFC confirmation allows the game to be published n April 29 as previously announced.