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Apr 6, 2008 • Comments Closed Grand Theft Auto IV was classified MA15+ last year, but the question remained whether it had to be cut to meet that rating. Well the crappy news is in. SMH has now confirmed Rockstar will release an edited version of the game for Australian audiences. Adults in Australia are not allowed to play the same...
When Eros announced they agreed with the Australian Christian Lobby’s stance that the Government should abandon plans to consult the public on whether to introduce an R18+ games classification, they did their own cause more harm than good. It’s hard to believe Eros forgot that nearly all of the groups who oppose an adult games...
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Mar 28, 2008 • There’s still no R rating for games, but today’s meeting between federal, state and territory censorship ministers has at least made some progress. Despite being opposed to an adult games classification, South Australia has agreed there should be a public consultation process on the classification of games. That may mean good news if a 2005...
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Mar 28, 2008 • Comments Closed Australia’s Censorship Ministers are gathering today for their first SCAG meeting of 2008 to discuss amongst other issues, whether Australia needs an R18+ rating for games. Of course, SA Attorney-General Michael Atkinson already stated he will veto the proposal. So if you’re having trouble understanding the way our censorship system works and how one man...
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Feb 14, 2008 • The censors have Refused Classification on the PS3 and Xbox 360 game Dark Sector, saying it’s violence ‘exceeds strong’ and therefore cannot be rated MA15+. Gaming website IGN says the Classification Board report calls it a violent and sometimes gruesome game with a sinister storyline and ominous outcome. “The violence and aggression inflicted upon the...
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Jan 29, 2008 • Grand Theft Auto IV will be released worldwide on April 29, but it’s unknown if Rockstar/Take 2 had to tone down the Aussie version of the game to appease Australian censors. This addition to the series is classified as MA15+ for its strong violence, strong coarse language, and drug and sexual references. The OFLC banned...
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Jan 26, 2008 • Introducing an R18+ rating for games is a priority for Ron Curry, the newly appointed CEO of the Interactive Entertainment Association of Australia. In an interview with The Age, Ron said that the association has not yet had the opportunity to meet with the Rudd Government to discuss the issue, but stressed the real blockade...
