Treat us like adults: rally for an R18+ rating, Brisbane
This weekend I attended and spoke at a rally organised by Ethan Watson in favour of the introduction of an R18+ rating for computer games. Many thanks to Ethan for organising the event, and thanks to the 50 or so people who turned up to show their support. Photos courtesy of Andrew Wade. You can […]
Rally for an R18+ rating for computer games, Brisbane, 11am
I will be speaking at a rally this morning for the introduction of an R18+ rating for computer games. The event has been organised for 11am at King George Square. Come along if you’re in Brisbane and have the time! The next step in lobbying on this issue is to push for the release of […]
Michael Atkinson replies to R18+ enquiries
A new six page form-letter from the South Australian Attorney-General, Michael Atkinson, on the topic of the lack of an R18+ rating for games has begun circulating. An EFA member has sent us the response he received; it seems almost identical to the ones available at both Kotaku and Reddit. [ ed: see also discussion […]
Weekend discussion at Ausgamers: Should the Classification Board attempt to establish precedent?
Steve Farrelly over at Ausgamers attempts to unravel the apparent inconsistency in two recent decisions of the Classification Board in rating computer games: refusing classification to Left 4 Dead 2, but granting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 an MA15+ rating, where in most other jurisdictions it was rated as suitable for adults only. Farrelly […]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Australia's lack of an R 18+ rating
Asher Moses is reporting on the outrage caused by leaked footage of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which allows players to play the part of a terrorist as part of a cut-scene. Once again, this story really shows how expressive video games can be. They’re constructed, like films, to elicit emotional responses in players, […]