Am I right guys? [Awkward silence]. Most likely you are already well aware that Syndicate has been refused classification in Australia but this new trailer, which showcases the game’s co-op amongst other things, hardly reveals anything to suggest the game is more violent than any other shooter on the market.
Of course, we’re not seeing the full picture, and if the report from the classification board is accurate, it seems like the game does not deserve to pass under an MA15+ rating. Regardless, here’s hoping that an R18+ rating can be pushed through quickly at some point in 2012. We might get the chance to play this game at some point.
Thanks Machinima
Matthew K
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 9:42 AMThis game comes out in March, right? Unless we have an R18+ rating before then, I don’t think we have any chance of EA resubmitting it for classification. they said themselves that even if we get a rating in the future there’ll be no point resubmitting because the game will be long forgotten.
If it reviews well, there’s always ozgameshop. So far we haven’t really been missing anything worthwhile on games that get RC’d, so I’d like a Syndicate reboot to be the first exception to the rule.
Glenn
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 9:55 AMHaven’t been missing anything worthwhile… Mortal Kombat?
Matthew K
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:00 AMI stand by my statement.
Richard Smack Version 2
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:43 AMand you would be wrong.
Matthew K
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:57 AMWell, I guess I’ve been told then.
Richard Smack Version 2
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:58 AMsomeone had to because you’re wrong :D
InformedGamer
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:19 PMI’m with Matthew on this one.
Oh well, Gerry Harvey can keep complaining because my money will be going overseas for this game if its half decent.
Australian retail, good night, sweet prince.
TechaNinja
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 2:56 PMYou were right, Mortal Kombat was shit. Utter casual scrub shit. Count yourself lucky you didn’t waste money on it.
Chazz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 3:50 PMNot a fan of the Mortal Kombat series I take it?
doubleDizz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 5:34 PMMortal Kombat was amazing, you are a muppet.
TechaNinja
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:33 PMAnd you are no doubt 12, whoah isn’t it past your bed time?
Chazz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:46 PMYou have my pity, troll.
Chazz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:47 PMSigh at comment lineups. That was meant for “TechaNinja”
Chazz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:54 PMOnly one thing is the perfect response to what you just said;
http://i44.tinypic.com/14si1j4.gif
Poida
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:48 PM“haven’t really been missing anything worthwhile on games that get RC’d”..
Everyone missed out when Left 4 Dead 2 was RC’d in this country… everyone.
L4D2 (AU Cut) is the perfect example why we need an R18+ rating, and not just for the fact we’ll all be saved from experiencing these shitty game edits.
MrBS
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 9:42 AMI have to get around to looking at some material for this game to see if I want it. In the wonderful world of digital PC releases getting one’s hands on this is simply a non issue.
Marathon
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:00 AMMay have to import just hope Origin doesn’t block it from their end.
Knuxx
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:38 PMRegion locks.
The Horror.
Lobo
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 9:44 AMI’m of two minds about this.
While I’m all for adult games for adults, this just seems like violence for violence sake in the guise of a title that the new breed of shooter fans might have heard of but probably never played.
Sam Timmins
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:11 PM…you’re younger than those of us who played the original, aren’t you?
SAME content, MORE realistic humans.
The same bloody OFLC/ACB argument.
Poida
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:12 PM..the same mindless blockheaded knockdowns we’re all dealing with.
Dero
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:08 AMI notice that the RC report makes no mention of drugs, something that has caused classification issues in the past (Fallout 3). Presumably, this confirms that this is a Syndicate game in name only. :-(
Choc
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:12 AMDero it has drugs, but not real name drugs
thats where the RC kicks in, when it has the same name.
Dero
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:15 AMThanks, Choc. Obviously another perfectly sensible guideline they’re following!
Sam Timmins
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:13 PM“No Billy, no weed for you! Weed is evil! However, here! Have some deeW!”
Poida
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:34 PMBut prescription drugs and alcohol abuse… COME ON DOWN!! Fully endorsed and proudly supported!
Jt
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:29 AMas a 30 year old im sick of being told what I can and cannot have access to.
Radar
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:35 AMNo one said you can’t have access to this game – just that you have to import it!
In politics two wrongs make a right ^.^
allanon10101
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:34 AMIt’s illegal to import it to, mate. They can confiscate it in customs and send you a fine for almost a grand if they catch it
Richard Smack Version 2
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:52 AMand the chances of that are 00001% i got mortal kombat in very easily and so did everyone i talked to. Also you don’t get fined you get a warning first so…. WRONG
Chazz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:55 PMYou get a warning first. Instant fines are only for bulk imports.
Knuxx
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:32 PMNo.
You are allowed to own any RC product in Australia as long as you don’t sell it.
You can only be fined for importing 10 or more copies of the game, as this shows intent to sell.
They cannot fine you for 1 copy of the game.
Knuxx
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:39 PMActually, I think it’s less than 10.
Let’s go with more than 3
Mojo Jojo
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:14 AMI was vaguely interested in the title, but now I’m going to import it out of pure spite, as I do with every game that gets banned in Australia.
Ah, Dark Sector, still in your shrink wrapped packaging.
Doraiya
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:19 AMThats another victory for the pirates.
allanon10101
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:33 AMExcept games that are RC prior to the release of the R18+ rating are not going to be reviewed under the new rating. an RC is still gonna be an RC unless a new version is released and re-submitted
Richard Smack Version 2
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:48 AMExactly right and lets not forget even if the R18+ game comes in there will still be games getting banned so…. its pointless
Chazz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:56 PMThe addition of DLC makes a game a new version. Even something as simple as a weapon skin pack I believe.
Nate
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:21 PMIt makes no difference really if its RC or not (other than principal) anyhow. Who buys games locally anymore?
Sam Timmins
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:15 PMI’m trying hard, but I feel like a sap buying $20-60 games for $80-120!
chrobaciky
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:24 PMA chick called Akuma…. man those Street fighter fans are gonna flip their shit AHAHAHAHA
I don’t usually play FPS but because this ones banned.. I’m starting to feel the need to get it.
Sam Timmins
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:16 PMYou realise that’s a common Japanese name right?
Like Japan’s Sarah.
(Well, that’d be Sara actually, but you get the idea!)
Chazz
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:30 PMSo one of SF’s big bads was given a girl’s name?
Chris M
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:15 PMWho said anything about buying it? Sorry but if the government want’s to deny me my adult right to buy/play/watch whatever I want, then fuck the government and sorry EA, but I will be obtaining it by other methods. The government has a helping hand in hurting the gaming and sales industry sometimes I swear.
Knuxx
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:35 PMWhy do you think we pay $100+ per game when the US gets them for about $69.95
Robert
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:27 PMThis is exactly why I own US consoles and import all my games.
To hell with these dictators and their shambles of a rating system that nobody wants or understands.