The Sims 4 gets adults only rating in Russia because it depicts same-sex relationships

Russia has given The Sims 4 an 18+ rating because it allows for same-sex relationships. The Sims' Russian Twitter account first announced the rating earlier this week. When a fan asked why The Sims 4 was given an 18+ rating while 2009's The Sims 3 did not, The Sims' Russian Twitter account explained that it was complying with Russian law number 436-FZ, "On Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health and Development." In 2013, this law was amended to also make "propaganda" in ...