However, the petition somehow amassed over 42,000 signatures and as a result, Target stores in Australia have pulled the game from their store shelves. Now, keep in mind that Grand Theft Auto V has technically been out for a year now and Target has been selling the game without any issue for all that time.
"We've been speaking to many customers over recent days about the game, and there is a significant level of concern about the game's content."
"We've also had customer feedback in support of us selling the game, and we respect their perspective on the issue."
"However, we feel the decision to stop selling GTA5 is in line with the majority view of our customers."
"We've also had customer feedback in support of us selling the game, and we respect their perspective on the issue."
"However, we feel the decision to stop selling GTA5 is in line with the majority view of our customers."
In short, Target stores in Australia pulled an R rated (18+) game that they have been selling for a year due to a factually incorrect and factually skewed online petition.
(via Australian Broadcasting Corporation)