Report: F.E.A.R. 2 banned in Australia (Update)

Update: It’s true. See here.

Gamasutra’s reporting that F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin’s been refused classification in Australia.

The ruling effectively means the game has been banned from sale.

The OFLC’s website doesn’t show that the game’s been rated as yet: do a search and see for yourself.

The shooter sequel’s scheduled for European launch next February for PC, PS3 and 360.

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9 comments

ecu
26/11/08, 2:48 pm

I thought this game came out a year ago. o_o

deftangel
26/11/08, 4:38 pm

There were FEAR expansions a year ago, this is the direct sequel.

dQuarters
26/11/08, 4:53 pm

Makes you wonder why Jack Thompson hasn’t moved to Australia yet.

Alpha Male Stu
26/11/08, 5:43 pm

And looking like one of the best shooters of 2009 it has to be said!

Doomsayer
26/11/08, 6:02 pm

How can they bann it if its not even out yet ? This shit reminds me a lot of the stuff which is goin on in Germany. Guess i have to move soon, suckerz……

Alpha Male Stu
26/11/08, 6:06 pm

Games don’t get certified AFTER they’ve been released. The game has to be submitted prior to it’s release.

Smartypants
26/11/08, 10:29 pm

Australia LOL

Gamoc
26/11/08, 10:48 pm

You probably couldn’t concieve how happy I am to not be living in Australia.

Esha
27/11/08, 8:55 am

Playing Devil’s Advocate for a moment…

How are test scores in Australia? From what I could tell with a moment’s research, they’re actually some of the highest at the moment. I haven’t seen a comparison with the UK yet, so I can’t say for sure there. But Australia can point and laugh at most countries when it comes to how educated the average person is.

I wonder if there’s any correlation?