In response to the controversy, Rockstar Games was forced to release a patch that removed the hidden mini-game from the game. The company also re-rated the game, changing its rating from M (Mature) to AO (Adults Only).

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The "Coffee Mod" (commonly referenced as Hot Coffee 2.5 Grand Theft Auto IV

One of the most vocal critics of the mod was Jack Thompson, a lawyer and anti-video game activist who had previously targeted the GTA series. Thompson claimed that the mod was evidence that the game was more violent and explicit than its rating suggested, and he began to campaign for the game to be re-rated or banned.

Often compatible with other popular 1.0.7.0 mods like FusionFix and ZolikaPatch .

, led to an rating and massive legal headaches for the company. By the time Grand Theft Auto IV