Another game banned in Aussie

[Happy Ronin NZ]

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/g...1212-kpkl.html

Alien v Predator refused classification. Probably means another watered down version for us in New Zealand!

[Parkera]

mightyape say that they are getting the normal version in.

[Brianemone]

Originally Posted by Parkera

mightyape say that they are getting the normal version in.

Mighty Ape are talking out of their arses at the moment. It hasn't even come back from being classified by the NZ censor.

[fahrenheit]

There will be no watered down version. Anywhere.

[flappersack]

Hasn't the only game to be watered down here cos of aussie been gtaiv anyway? :S

[Brianemone]

Fallout was changed everywhere because of Oz wasn't it?

[fahrenheit]

^ Yip, they removed the reference to Morphine from every version of the game because it stopped the game from passing its first submission in Aus.

[JaeViBE]

Crazy Australians they stop you from playing games but make movies like Romper Stomper! Go figger.

[loose_unit]

Originally Posted by JaeViBE

Crazy Australians they stop you from playing games but make movies like Romper Stomper! Go figger.

They have an MA18+ rating for Movies and Music, but none for video games.

[Newsboy]

Or anime.

[EBoNZies]

Found this this morning.

Australia consults public over 18+ rating

The Australian government has begun a period of public consultation concerning the possible implementation of a mature 18+ age rating for video games, with citizens being asked to submit their views on the subject.

The Attorney-General's Department has issued a submission paper featuring a short questionnaire, whose statements participants are able to agree or disagree with on a five point scale.

A sample statement reads: "Computer games should be treated differently from films given the specific, negative effects of interactivity on players, particularly their participation in violent and aggressive content".

A second discussion paper sets out the arguments for and against a rating in more detail, explaining that because Australia has no 18+ rating for games (unlike the situation with DVDs) violent games are often refused a rating in the country.

This generally leads to the publisher issuing a censored version specifically for the Australian market (as with Left 4 Dead 2) or to a title not being released (as with the forthcoming Aliens vs Predator).

The discussion paper indicates that the consultation is being made now because research by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) "indicates adults are increasingly consumers of computer games."

The date for public submissions will end on February 28, 2010 after which the various arguments will be collated and discussed by the State and Federal Attorney-Generals.

[Antony]

Mint, new AVP game. Liked the first two, hopefully you can get some decent online connections for multiplayer.

[loose_unit]

Originally Posted by EBoNZies

Found this this morning.

Australia consults public over 18+ rating

The Australian government has begun a period of public consultation concerning the possible implementation of a mature 18+ age rating for video games, with citizens being asked to submit their views on the subject.

The Attorney-General's Department has issued a submission paper featuring a short questionnaire, whose statements participants are able to agree or disagree with on a five point scale.

A sample statement reads: "Computer games should be treated differently from films given the specific, negative effects of interactivity on players, particularly their participation in violent and aggressive content".

A second discussion paper sets out the arguments for and against a rating in more detail, explaining that because Australia has no 18+ rating for games (unlike the situation with DVDs) violent games are often refused a rating in the country.

This generally leads to the publisher issuing a censored version specifically for the Australian market (as with Left 4 Dead 2) or to a title not being released (as with the forthcoming Aliens vs Predator).

The discussion paper indicates that the consultation is being made now because research by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) "indicates adults are increasingly consumers of computer games."

The date for public submissions will end on February 28, 2010 after which the various arguments will be collated and discussed by the State and Federal Attorney-Generals.

Ummm... the bill has been passed before, but it get's blocked by one particular senator (Cbf finding his name)

[EBoNZies]

Originally Posted by loose_unit

Ummm... the bill has been passed before, but it get's blocked by one particular senator (Cbf finding his name)

that would be Michael Atkinson

[fahrenheit]

Originally Posted by EBoNZies

that would be Michael Atkinson