[QUOTE=UnknownDude;28279989]Why can't Australia launch a vote about it? According to the Democracy Index, Australia is one of the most democratic nations in the world, why don't they want to keep their reputation?[/QUOTE]
From what I've read, they have held votes over an R 18+ rating for video games many times and each time it gets shot down by some asshole who thinks if violent video games were sold at all everyone would be killing each other.
The greatest irony is that movies already have this rating over there; they're simply refusing to do it for video games.
Is anybody surprised by this?
[QUOTE=SSBMX;28280227]Is anybody surprised by this?[/QUOTE]
yes
Australia is backwards.
Damn and I thought the US had censorship issues. Sorry Aussies
Only NOW !? WHAT !
Can't they just do this?
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMcxzyJUDhg&NR=1[/media]
:patriot:
[quote]The game includes over 60 fatalities (some of which are noted above) which contain explicit depictions of dismemberment, decapitation, disembowelment and other brutal forms of slaughter. Despite the exaggerated conceptual nature of the fatalities and their context within a fighting game set in a fantasy realm, impact is heightened by the use of graphics which are realistically rendered and very detailed. In the opinion of the Board, the game contains violence that exceeds strong in impact and is unsuitable for a minor to see or play. The game should therefore be Refused Classification pursuant to item 1(d) of the computer games table of the National Classification Board.[/quote]
[quote]contains violence that exceeds strong in impact and is therefore unsuitable for persons aged under 18 years to play.[/quote]
Cos Mortal Kombat is clearly a kiddie game right?
[b]FINISH HIM[/b]
*shakes hands with opponent*
[b]GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP[/b]
[QUOTE=-n3o-;28275163][img_thumb]http://media.kotaku.com.au/mt/michael%20atkinson%20mugshot.jpg[/img_thumb]
Michael Atkinson's evil smile because of lack of R18+ for video games here in Australia.[/QUOTE]
He has got the kind of face you just want to punch
Australia should've earned more koins so they could purchase Mortal Kombat.
Poor Australia.
[QUOTE=Novangel;28275108]Censored Mortal Kombat :v:[/QUOTE]
Do you know how long it will take to take out that unrealistic blood!?
But goddamn this is stupid, I wish this Country will start getting smart.
Actually Atkinson isnt the AG in south Aus anymore, but the new guy listened to his ultra conservative christian electorate and vetoed the vote YET AGAIN, I mean who really gives a fuck about South Australia, and why does the fucking middle of nowhere get to decide the fate of ALL of Australias classification system? fuck those cunts.
Don't worry eventually it will get to the point where thay ban banning things, then you guys will be good.
Nah the new guy just wanted to think this through don't even ask why.
[QUOTE=Hesychasmos;28286995][B]FINISH HIM[/B]
*shakes hands with opponent*
[B]GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP[/B][/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://images.wikia.com/mk/images/6/60/Cage.jpg[/IMG]
:3:
now that has to suck....
I don't see why an R18+ rating isn't good. Julia Gillard totally supports it and the AG's can't be fucked agreeing.
If this keeps up Australia will be ruining what it always says, we never go backwards.
life must be bland in australia to not be cultured in ' I'M GOING TO RIP YOUR FUCKING HEAD OFF AND STICK MY SPINE UP YOUR ASSHOLE UNTIL YOU BLEED OUT OF YOUR TITS'
[QUOTE=Moose;28290360]life must be bland in australia to not be cultured in ' I'M GOING TO RIP YOUR FUCKING HEAD OFF AND STICK MY SPINE UP YOUR ASSHOLE UNTIL YOU BLEED OUT OF YOUR TITS'[/QUOTE]
I'd say it's a lollipop paradise full of pretty ponies and it rains sweeties.
How does this banning actually work? Is this all simply not being given a classification and therefore not being allowed to be sold legally or is it actually illegal to own a copy of this game?
[QUOTE=Jsm;28290591]How does this banning actually work? Is this all simply not being given a classification and therefore not being allowed to be sold legally or is it actually illegal to own a copy of this game?[/QUOTE]
Cannot be sold legally, you won't go to jail for owning a copy though.
Sorry, we banned this, but not Bulletstorm? I hate my country sometimes.
[QUOTE=xDrTran;28290604]Cannot be sold legally, you won't go to jail for owning a copy though.
Sorry, we banned this, but not Bulletstorm? I hate my country sometimes.[/QUOTE]
Ah that makes sense, thanks for clearing it up.
So solving this really would be as simple as sticking a new classification on the end for adult only content like nearly every other country on the planet has?
[QUOTE=Jsm;28290658]Ah that makes sense, thanks for clearing it up.
So solving this really would be as simple as sticking a new classification on the end for adult only content like nearly every other country on the planet has?[/QUOTE]
Pretty much.
We had a vote for it not long ago, and there was a majority saying yes, but one old guy who is power hungry, said no, and apparently his word is more powerful than the majority.
Hey aussies join the rest of the world atm, Start a riot.
[QUOTE=CubeManv2;28290683]Hey aussies join the rest of the world atm, Start a riot.[/QUOTE]
Best idea ever.
Who shall lead this uprising!?
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