classification
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Here’s How Many Games Were Classified (Or Refused) In Australia This Year
31Throughout the year it’s inevitable that a couple of games will run afoul of the Australian Classification Board, but rarely do we see the true scope of what goes through their doors. Here’s a little look at a year’s worth of games for the good ol’ classification board.
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Mortal Kombat X Receives An R18+ Rating In Australia
Last time a major Mortal Kombat game was released it wasn’t. At least not in Australia, where the game was refused classification. In fact, Mortal Kombat may have been the most high profile RC in video game history. Now Warner Bros. has announced that Mortal Kombat X will be released in Australia under the R18+…
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Ban On R18+ Games Under Consideration In Western Australia
We can all agree that classification is a complex issue and despite an R18+ rating for video games getting the go-ahead early last year, its existence and application will continue to be discussed (and potentially legislated) for years to come. Western Australia is the latest state to reconsider the ramifications of the rating, with a…
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The Government Is In The Process Of Changing How We Classify Games
Recognising the way we currently classify games in Australia is antiquated, the Federal Government has taken on board recommendations from the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) and the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) and is in the process of legislating towards a new, streamlined approach to video games classification.