I didn’t think it was possible to find a comedic angle to the whole R18+ rating for games situation in Australia. Yet, Alexander Gabbott managed this tricky feat with the above clip, produced as part of a TAFE film & TV diploma. While there are some Zero Punctuation overtones, for the most part, Alex has produced something unique (and smirk-worthy). If you feel like being entertained and informed at the same time, hit play!
Alex gets bonus points from me for squeezing in a reference to Tony Martin’s last radio show, Get This. R.I.P.
R18+ and Video Games: A History of Violence [YouTube, thanks Alex]
Pezz
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 12:40 PMBiggest loss to radio ever having Get This axed. I’m still suckling at the podcasts i have like a wombat suckling at it’s dead mothers teet on the side of the road….
SEAN
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 2:50 PMbah……..ive had it with aus ratings and prices. Im no longer getting anything here in australia, im going to order online for $60 an [uncensored] game.
tsengan
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 3:26 PM‘Inspired’ by Zero Punctuation? I think his course hasn’t got to the ‘rip off’ class yet.
James C
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 3:35 PMLoved it. Great work! To be fair though, it’s not the classification board’s fault; it’s those damn thugs in the scallop industry.
Nick
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 8:39 PMI can personally reassure you that “his course” has had a class deal with (quote) ‘rip off’ (unquote) of the works of others.
Personally I think Alex has done a wonderful job, all power to his arm!
thespacemonkee
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 8:49 PMOn the YouTube page he says this in the description.
“And yes, I was inspired (heavily. Sorry Yahtzee!) by Zero Punctuation. Go and watch all his videos! The Burnout Paradise review is awesome!”
Always steal from the best.
Ben Abraham
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 9:21 PMASSAULT! ASSAULT! Sorry Officer, you touched me.
R.I.P. Get This indeed.