View Full Version : Left 4 Dead 2 refused classification in Austrlia
thezombiemessia
17-09-09, 15:25
http://kotaku.com/5361301/left-4-dead-2-banned-in-australia-%5Bupdate%5D
"It notes that this violence is "inflicted upon ‘the Infected' who are living humans infected with a rabies-like virus that causes them to act violently". Remember, kids, these are the people refusing the game classification. People who think zombies with limbs missing and their guts hanging out are "living humans".
I find this quite interesting, and it all seems a bit...silly, really.
Australia really needs an 18+ rating, its kinda harsh that certain games will never see the light of day there because they are solely intended for adult audiences, and not children.
thezombiemessia
17-09-09, 16:00
I'd be interested to know their importation regulations though...are Australians allowed to import the "adult" titles?
It is all a bit ridiculous that the Australian Government still sees Games as Children's Toys...
Nabil Mishima
17-09-09, 16:00
Does Austrailia have a rating system? I thought they had their own? I'm confused.
That's so stupid. People of 18+ are grown up enough to play the games they want. I'm so glad I don't live in places like Germany, Australia and similar ones :)
Australia has always been stupid and too strict on certain genres of games, shame really i would move there because of hot weather but not if i couldnt play some top games!
Nabil Mishima
18-09-09, 15:33
Australia has always been stupid and too strict on certain genres of games, shame really i would move there because of hot weather but not if i couldnt play some top games!
You could always import. Or would it be a problem? Actually I want to know is it a problem to import 18+ games in Australia?
I think importing is fine, its only illegal to sell or publicly display it.