ratings
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R18+ Discussion Paper Heading Public, Doesn’t Guarantee An Adult Rating
After plenty of online commentary, bickering, arguments and maybe the odd fistfight, the battle for an R18+ rating for games may have taken a step towards existence today after the AGs from around the country failed to reach a unanimous decision regarding the R18+ discussion paper. According to Gamespot AU, instead of being caught up…
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Atkinson Fights The
GoodFight By Delaying Discussion On R18+ GamesAs another working week draws to a close and you begin to wonder what manner of horrible evils are lurking out there in the world to destroy the wonderful ideals of a handful of politicians, know that your children are just a tiny bit safer today thanks to South Australian Attorney General Michael Atkinson. Not…
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Study Shows Gamers Are Generally Adults And We Need An R18+ Rating For Games
Tell us something we don’t know: Bond University has just announced the results of its most recent study into gaming in Australia, and it turns out that South Australian Attorney General is an uneducated dingbat in his war against an R18+ rating for games: The average age of gamers in Australia is 30 years old,…
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If You Were Looking For A Reason Australian Needs An R18+ Rating For Games, Here It Is… (Updated)
If you were in the least bit unsure of why Australia needed an R18+ Rating for games (and yes, we’re talking to you South Australian Attorney General Michael Atkinson), ScreenPlay is reporting that GTA IV has been modified to obtain a MA15+ rating in Australia. Opposition to the rating will probably see this as a…