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Australia Approves R18+ Rating for Video Games

by Susana Polo | 4:02 pm, December 5th

The Australian government has approved a proposal to implement an R18+ rating for video games, which, if approved by state and territory governments, could pave the way for a lot of popular video games to finally appear on shelves in the country.

Currently, games must be rated by Australia’s system in order to be sold in the country. No rating: no shelf space, physical or virtual. The biggest problem with this for Australian gamers has been that the country has no rating above MA15+, so a game is effectively banned if it is not considered appropriate for a fifteen-year-old.

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Australian AG Michael Atkinson Resigns

by Susana Polo | 12:56 pm, March 21st

Attorney General of the state of South Australia Michael Atkinson, shown here being metaphorically attacked by the animated alter-ego of a prominent Australian gamer, has resigned his post as AG as of today. Or, maybe yesterday. Today in Australia. We’re not really sure how the International Date Line works.

Atkinson has drawn much criticism in Australia and from gamers around the world for his stance on mature games. Specifically, his refusal to allow a R18+ rating for games. The Aussie rating system’s most mature level is currently MA15+, and anything that is deemed too violent or sexualized for that is considered beyond the system. Since unrated games cannot legally be sold, this effectively bans the game nationwide.

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