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@Death by Yeti
Australia killed the Dreamcast.
Also, Valve still loves you Australia, won't you give a little back?
Australia killed the Dreamcast.
Also, Valve still loves you Australia, won't you give a little back?
@crazyape69
O_o Umm eh? That's like saying it will be a sad day when it starts raining dog shit, it's not gonna happen so I wouldn't worry yourself.
O_o Umm eh? That's like saying it will be a sad day when it starts raining dog shit, it's not gonna happen so I wouldn't worry yourself.
@CRAZYAPE69
From what I can tell the UK currently has no classification laws and the fact that the UK government is looking to actively promote digital industry through the Digital Britain campaign, so I have strong evidence to support the contrary.
Do you have any evidence behind your supposition?
From what I can tell the UK currently has no classification laws and the fact that the UK government is looking to actively promote digital industry through the Digital Britain campaign, so I have strong evidence to support the contrary.
Do you have any evidence behind your supposition?
Whats really fucked is when something gets banned in Australia, and a company sends the heavily edited version to both Australia and NZ.
NZ's censorship laws are normal, yet we get fucked by Australias backwardsness.
What did it fail on exactly, and how has this oversight of censorship not been fixed yet???
NZ's censorship laws are normal, yet we get fucked by Australias backwardsness.
What did it fail on exactly, and how has this oversight of censorship not been fixed yet???
@Blacksunempire
The attorney general thinks violence in games is something the Australian people don't want. And anything more gruesome then what is suggestible for 15yearolds is nothing the public want a part in.
It has been banned because MA15+ is to low for it, and 18+ doesn't exist.
Why NZ have to suffer is due to distribution and publishing rights. You are simply to small, though steam might save you from this.
This is kinda becoming a silly loop.
The attorney general thinks violence in games is something the Australian people don't want. And anything more gruesome then what is suggestible for 15yearolds is nothing the public want a part in.
It has been banned because MA15+ is to low for it, and 18+ doesn't exist.
Why NZ have to suffer is due to distribution and publishing rights. You are simply to small, though steam might save you from this.
This is kinda becoming a silly loop.
@corican;
thanks man
@Blacksunempire:
the level of violence, the fact you're killing "infected humans", the potencey of the melee weapons and so on. I wrote up the reasons on my cblog.
thanks man
@Blacksunempire:
the level of violence, the fact you're killing "infected humans", the potencey of the melee weapons and so on. I wrote up the reasons on my cblog.
This is fucking amazing news!
I always wanted to not play things as intended. Hence why life is so boring!
I always wanted to not play things as intended. Hence why life is so boring!
"Utterly pathetic. "
What's more pathetic, the government or the apathetic gamers that don't try and change the system?
I vote the latter.
What's more pathetic, the government or the apathetic gamers that don't try and change the system?
I vote the latter.
@JamnOnTheOne: As if anyone listens to gamers.
This really sucks though.
I may complain about Europeans getting shafted a lot as I live in the UK, but it doesn't even compare to the shit that happens in Australia.
This really sucks though.
I may complain about Europeans getting shafted a lot as I live in the UK, but it doesn't even compare to the shit that happens in Australia.
Well from what I've heard, living in Australia is like paradise. All the women are beautiful, the climate and beaches are perfect, and the surfing is boss. I mean if you miss out on one shooter, but you get all that, doesn't seem so bad. Beats having Left4Dead and living here in Jersey.
well, the only thing that I can hope for, and this is a long shot, that Valve make this region free on the 360. I know that a small handful of games do it, so here's hoping that I can import it from the states and it'll work on my aussie xbox :)
however, I cannot see this happening.
Australia = fail
however, I cannot see this happening.
Australia = fail
@zombielifecoach
"From what I've heard", or "from what I've seen on Home and Away"?
Australia, like every country, has great places and horrible places. All countries have areas of beauty and hot women somewhere. I fail to see how that justifies ridiculous censorship.
"From what I've heard", or "from what I've seen on Home and Away"?
Australia, like every country, has great places and horrible places. All countries have areas of beauty and hot women somewhere. I fail to see how that justifies ridiculous censorship.
The sad thing its just some sad loser censor who decides if games violate the rules, so one person gets to ruin the experience of many, you would think in a free democracy people should be aloud buy the games they want.
@ CaptainBus
Not trying to justify anything. Censorship sucks. People should have the right to choose for themselves what the do or do not wish to see. The fact that Australia is limited from any gaming is terribly unfair to those who enjoy that medium. Sorry if my attempt at light-hearted banter was a FAIL.
I'll shuts up.
Not trying to justify anything. Censorship sucks. People should have the right to choose for themselves what the do or do not wish to see. The fact that Australia is limited from any gaming is terribly unfair to those who enjoy that medium. Sorry if my attempt at light-hearted banter was a FAIL.
I'll shuts up.
I was thinking about immigrating to Australia after getting the degree. This censorship will definatley factor in.
If it's so far gone in games, how does the rest look like?
If it's so far gone in games, how does the rest look like?
That is very unfortunate, especially since this (and Brutal Legend) are my two most looked forward to games this year.
@zombielifecoach
No need to shut up, my undead advisory friend. I understand what you're saying and I'm encouraged that you recognise the breach of freedom.
No need to shut up, my undead advisory friend. I understand what you're saying and I'm encouraged that you recognise the breach of freedom.
People keep giving me reasons the laws in this country suck this week. Basically, its all/mostly down to one man: Michael Atkinson. It's a pain in the arse, but I'm pretty sure we can still buy it on steam without any trouble (though I may be wrong).
There are no 18 year olds in Australia.
They kill their young at 17, so there's no need for an 18 rating.
They kill their young at 17, so there's no need for an 18 rating.
So, does this mean that that one kid is gonna have to raise more money for Gabe to hand deliver his copy?
Thank god my shitty government doesn't even know and don't care about vidjagaems.
Oh wait, this can't be good.
Oh wait, this can't be good.
Banned because when psychotic, diseased members of your own species try to eat you alive, you ought to lay down your gun and cuddle with your assailant rather than do anything that might hurt its feelings. Let this be a lesson to us all. Also:
Its clear the Aussie government are very backwards, by not allowing an 18 rating on games, probably in the mind that the lack of such a rating, stops all those evil violent games from being sold in Australia. I think this is the only reason they won't do it, because they think they are protecting people.
I say to my aussie cousins, fuck your up side down government and just import a copy of L4D2. That's why Play Asia or Play.com exist. Its possible L4D2 might be region free, since Orange Box was.
The other way Valve can get round this, is for Valve to give the 360 version to MS and offer it for download to aussie gamers 360 via Games on Demand. This would bypass their established dumb certification, giving gamers what they want (wishful thinking perhaps). Perhaps MS should think about selling all 18 rated games this way to Australia.
I say to my aussie cousins, fuck your up side down government and just import a copy of L4D2. That's why Play Asia or Play.com exist. Its possible L4D2 might be region free, since Orange Box was.
The other way Valve can get round this, is for Valve to give the 360 version to MS and offer it for download to aussie gamers 360 via Games on Demand. This would bypass their established dumb certification, giving gamers what they want (wishful thinking perhaps). Perhaps MS should think about selling all 18 rated games this way to Australia.
they need to add a zoey mod for the black chick i dont know the name of yet, maybe if its then reclassified as pornography it can get released.
You Aussies can still import games etc. Can't you?
If not.. I'm going to have to start me a business. I'm going to go find out what it costs to ship something to Australia.
If not.. I'm going to have to start me a business. I'm going to go find out what it costs to ship something to Australia.
@Dexter345: Considering some previous bans that have happened I'd say the adding of dismemberment would have been enough to push L4D2 over the edge.
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