Tag Archives: Australian classifications
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 | 06:32 BST
AU: ALRC proposes overhauled classification framework
The Australian Law Reform Commission has released a 43 point discussion paper outlining a new framework for classification, proposing fundamental changes to the country’s archaic laws, including a lifting of classification requirements on games with mild content.
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Posted in: Australia, Trade
Tags: ALRC, Australian classifications
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 | 02:38 BST
AU House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Edition RC decision overturned
Following an appeal by publisher Sega Australia, the Australian Classification Board has awarded House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Edition an MA15+ rating in place of its earlier decision to refuse classification.
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Posted in: Australia, Horror, PS3, Sega, Shooter
Tags: Australian classifications, House of the Dead: Overkill: Extended Edition
Mon, Sep 05, 2011 | 00:52 BST
Mutation Station turns up on Australian classification database
A mysterious new listing on the Australian Classification Board’s database mentioned Mutation Station.
It’s described as a Microsoft-published, G-rated Xbox 360 title.
Joystiq spotted the listing, and speculates it may be a new Kinect suite tool, similar to Kinect Fun Labs.
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Posted in: Kinect, Microsoft, Xbox 360
Tags: Australian classifications, Mutation Station
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 | 03:25 BST
House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut refused classification in Australia
The Australian Classification Board has determined that The House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut is unsuitable for local retail.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 | 03:49 BST
Saints Row: Money Shot outed by AU classification
A classifications reference and mysterious screenshots suggest THQ has another downloadable tie-in title in the works – Saints Row: Money Shot.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, PSN, THQ, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: Australian classifications, Saints Row: Money Shot
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 | 04:36 BST
ALRC publishes draft classifications reform policy guidelines
The Australian Law Reform Commission has revealed draft principles which will guide ongoing classifications reform in Australia, placing a greater emphasis on new media than has historically featured in national classifications policies.
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Posted in: Australia, Trade
Tags: ALRC, Australian classifications, Australian Law Reform Commission
Fri, Aug 12, 2011 | 04:14 BST
Red Orchestra 2 passes classification uncut in Australia
TripWire Interactive has quelled concerns its hardcore shooter Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad would be softened for Australian release.
Fri, Aug 05, 2011 | 07:41 BST
Friday Shorts – The Tester casting call, Skylanders, Insanely Twisted DLC
The weekend is here, Australians! Swallow these last little nibbles and punch out.
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 | 15:15 BST
National R18+ category to be introduced in Australia
Although Australia’s attorneys-general failed to reach consensus at today’s standing committee, Australia will introduce an R18+ ratings category at the national level.
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Posted in: Australia, Legalities, Politics
Tags: Australian classifications, Greg Smith
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 | 10:10 BST
South Australia to sticker-over MA15+ games
South Australian attorney-general John Rau has explained how he intends to wipe out the MA15+ ratings category for games in his home state: stickers.
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Posted in: Australia, Legalities, Politics
Tags: Australian classifications, john rau
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 | 09:13 BST
Rau: South Australia to replace MA15+ ratings with R18+
Attorney-General John Rau has communicated that South Australia will drop the current MA15+ ratings category for video games in favour of R18+, regardless of national overhauls to the classifications system.
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Posted in: Australia, Legalities, Politics
Tags: Australian classifications, john rau
Thu, Jul 07, 2011 | 07:33 BST
Growing Pains: Australia’s struggle with new media
Australia is closer than ever to embracing the 21st Century and introducing an adult ratings category for gaming.
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Posted in: Australia, Legalities, Politics
Tags: Australian classifications, Brendan O'Connor
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 | 08:05 BST
Dead or Alive: Dimensions returns to Australian retail
Nintendo has been successful in obtaining an M15+ classification for Dead or Alive: Dimensions within Australia.
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Posted in: 3DS, Australia, Fighter, Koei, Legalities, Nintendo, Retail, Tecmo
Tags: Australian classifications, Dead or Alive: Dimensions
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 | 01:45 BST
We Dare facing classification review
The Australian Classification Board is rethinking its rating of controversial Ubisoft game We Dare after home affairs minister Brendan O’Connor lodged a request for review.
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Posted in: Australia, Casual, Legalities, Mini-games, Ubisoft, Wii
Tags: Australian classifications, We Dare
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 | 13:59 BST
Dead or Alive: Dimensions Australian rating revoked
After one of Australia’s famous media circuses, Dead or Alive: Dimensions has had its classification revoked and is at least temporarily off the market.
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Posted in: 3DS, Australia, Fighter, Koei, Legalities, Nintendo, Retail, THQ, Tecmo
Tags: Australian classifications, Dead or Alive: Dimensions
Fri, May 27, 2011 | 04:35 BST
Australia: Survey calls for feedback on R18+ draft guidelines
The Australian Government’s Attorney-General’s Department is seeking feedback on the recently released draft guidelines for a proposed R18+ ratings category for games.
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Posted in: Australia
Tags: Australian classifications, r18+, survey
Thu, May 26, 2011 | 02:29 BST
Sega to publish Aliens Infestation
A new game based on the Aliens franchise is on the way, according to an Australian Classification Board listing.
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Posted in: Sega
Tags: Aliens Infestation, Australian classifications, Way Forward, Way Forward Technologies
Wed, May 25, 2011 | 07:00 BST
Proposed Australian R18+ ratings category detailed
The office of Australian federal minister for home affairs, Brendan O’Connor, has released draft guidelines for proposed changes to Australia’s games rating system.
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Posted in: Australia, Legalities
Tags: Australian classifications, Brendan O'Connor, r18+
Wed, May 04, 2011 | 05:10 BST
The Witcher 2 altered to meet Australian classification requirements
The Classifications Board has allowed The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings to be released in Australia, after a hasty edit removed a reference to sexual rewards.
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Posted in: Action, Australia, CD Projekt, Namco Bandai, PC, RPG
Tags: Australian classifications, CD Projekt red, the witcher 2, the witcher 2: assassins of kings
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 | 06:05 BST
ACT may introduce R18+ ratings category independent of federal decision
Australian Capital Territory attorney general Simon Corbell has said he’s willing to introduce a territory-specific R18+ ratings category for video games if a federal classification is not afreed upon
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Posted in: Australia, Legalities, Politics
Tags: Australian classifications, Simon Corbell
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