1) I’ll bet the market for this game was just miraculously boosted by stores banning it.
2) My kids are definitely in the tiny minority having parents who strictly stick to the certificate ratings. Most parents seem to think that you can subract 4 or 5 from an age rating and it’s OK. This includes a huge number of parents who DO take in interest in what their kids are doing and take very seriously their parental responsibilities. I agree though, that while the finger is pointed at the gaming industry, the four fingers pointing back at the parent tend to get ignored.