SEGA sends unfortunate word today that yet another high-profile title has been refused classification by the Australian Classification Board, Rebellion's
Aliens vs Predator.
The official statement from SEGA:
"SEGA Australia can today confirm that the initial submission of Aliens vs Predator has been Refused Classification by the Classification Operations Board of Australia. We will continue to investigate all options available to us, including the possibility of appeal".
Aliens vs Predator joins Left 4 Dead 2, Crimecraft, Risen and Necrovision on the 2009 RC list for Australians. Although a
disappointingly censored version of Left 4 Dead 2 was later given an MA15+ rating, the others are still unavailable for purchase in Australia.
AusGamers had an
early look at Aliens vs Predator at the E3 expo in June and it was shaping up to be a great title, it will be a major blow for Australian gaming if this one gets watered down as well, but perhaps more much-needed fuel for the R18 rating cause.
Aliens vs Predator is a revisit of the 1999 game of the same name, from the same independent developer, UK-based Rebellion Entertainment. The original game was classified MA by the Australian OFLC in 1999.
Aliens vs Predator was aiming at a February 2010 release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Stay tuned for more details as they develop.
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BONUS AUDIO
BONUS AUDIO #2
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its pretty silly though, seems like they've changed how they judge these games because they arent any more violent than what are already avaialble for sale within the Australian market under the MA15+ banner
So why change now?
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+1
thank good. rather them not even sell it here than make an edited copy
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Posted 11:25am 04/12/09
I knew there was a reason I had a twitch in my left finger wanting to decapitate people and keep their spines as a kid, must have been from watching all those predator movies.
*rolleyes*
Posted 11:32am 04/12/09
This also happens in the movies, and they only sport an M rating.
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Also. WTF Aust Govt. I'm voting Liberal next time. F*** !
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Atkinson accused of corruption over St Clair land swap (Sorry about the news.com.au link Trog!)
Also, it's finally come to light as to why AvP got the Banstick (in the form of the Classifications Board report):
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Posted 01:02pm 04/12/09
HELLO?! Ever heard of Ridley Scott or James Cameron, yeah? The one's whose films this game is based off, pretty sure they were violent too, they got a suitable rating... man, what's the point?
Posted 01:15pm 04/12/09
I loved the AVP game and this would have been a great addition to the franchise is au. Oh well spose i can ebay a copy or something.
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I'm not paying 25%+ more for a game simply because I live in Australia.
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^^ sounds awesome :D
Posted 01:58pm 11/12/09
In years to come we'll look back and see that AVP is nothing compared to what is out at the time. S*** like Night Trap, Carmageddon, Mortal Kombat and others all went thru the same s***.
This isn't like 50 years ago when people were stupid enough to believe War Of The Worlds. I think most people now are quite cluey and would know better.
Posted 02:46pm 11/12/09
And what do you expect to achieve by doing this?
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Posted 04:10pm 11/12/09
I get your point, although I'm kind of hoping that the new AvP game won't be as terrible as those movies from a general entertainment perspective.
I'm not certain anyone links banned material to actually being a quality product though, it's just an occasional coincdence - ban enough stuff and you are bound to ban something worthwhile eventually.
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I suppose there is a downside to dedicated servers lol.