Comments on: Rockstar Speaks On Australia GTA IV Edits, R18+ Classification

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:13:23 +0000

Why is there so much being done about the content of adult video games yet children are allowed to recieve emails containing porn links and pictures. With filters and purchased software, i still cannot prevent this. Where is the priorities?

By: M.

M. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:19:34 +0000

NZ definately got the same version as us. Bad luck.

By: REMOKAYS

REMOKAYS — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:23:44 +0000

THE NEW ZEALAND VERSION IS THE SAME AS THE AUSSIE ONE
http://www.kotaku.com.au/games/2008/04/new_zealand_oflc_confirms_its_gta_iv_same_as_australias.html

By: Kuda

Kuda — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:37:11 +0000

Folks,

I would advise anyone who hasn’t placed their preorder already from a NZ store to not do so.

http://www.gtagaming.com/gtagaming/news/comments.php?i=1281

Apparently our Kiwi friends are getting the same cut version as we are 

Since the UK is also PAL, I for one have ordered my xbox360 copy from http://www.gamemetal.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=313

I just pray for the day when the Att Gen approves an R18+ rating for games here in Oz but I won’t hold my breath and until that day comes I guess I will just have to keep ordering my games from overseas.

By: Mooty

Mooty — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:49:38 +0000

ey guys instead of winging about games costing $40 more in Australia than in the US why don’t you buy it at JB Hifi for AU$85 instead of AU$65 +postage +insurance Online. That’s only $20 more and less after postage, if your talking about it costing $40 extra at EB Games than you should know never to shop at that rip-off merchant. The only thing EB is good for is price matching games, playing for a week then getting a refund, they are crooks.

By: Mariah

Mariah — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:57:05 +0000

OFLC obviously hasn't heard of the concept of a global market, and more-specifically; the increasing need to protect and foster local business.

I have just placed my order for a PS3 UK Pal version for $40 cheaper than local retail and uncensored.

I would have preferred to support local business but the OFLC in treating me as a child (I've been playing video games since Pong) has ensured another $74 has left the Australian economy.

Wake up OFLC - you're not representing Australia's interests.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:15:31 +0000

Dunno about you guys but if you actually check the classification website,
"http://www.classification.gov.au/special.html?n=46&p=156&sTitle=grand+theft+auto&sProductionCompany=rockstar+games&sMediaFilm=1&sMediaPublications=1&sMediaGames=1&sDateFromM=1&sDateFromY=1970&sDateToM=4&sDateToY=2008&record=224873"

you will notice under "version" it states that it is ORIGINAL.

"Classification MA 15+ (Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian)
Consumer Advice Strong violence, Strong coarse language, Drug and sexual references

Category Computer Games
Version ORIGINAL
Duration variable
Date of Classification 11 December 2007

Author ROCKSTAR NORTH
Publisher ROCKSTAR GAMES
Production Company ROCKSTAR GAMES
Country of Origin UK

Applicant TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE
File Number T07/6147
Classification Number 5273444B "

By: LordLeckie

LordLeckie — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:50:42 +0000

So much for “The artist should not fear the censor” i keep thinking that phrase everytime i hear about the Oz gov and games as its almost always bad (only one good article when they were considering R but that was quickly shot down by captain fuckwit and his motlet SA crew)

By: Reuben

Reuben — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:09:46 +0000

And the Collectors Editions?

By: DONAR

DONAR — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:12:47 +0000

@ Georgio

Yup, NZ is PAL, so it'll work on your 360. For the record, the UK is PAL too, just in case the Kiwis run out of copies from exporting them all here.