Date: Thursday, September 17 @ 11:02:47 UTC Topic: Gaming
Well it has happened again. The Australian Censorship Board has refused to classify a game due to excessive violence, Highlighting a need for a R 18+ Classification for games in the land down under.
The Australian government has refused classification to the upcoming zombie shooter's "realistic, frenetic and unrelenting violence." Because the Australian ratings system doesn't offer an 18+ rating for games, Left 4 Dead 2 joins the growing list of games banned by the government.
While Valve is unlikely to look upon this decision favorably, it can turn this ban into a marketing bullet point. The first game received a MA15 rating, meaning Left 4 Dead 2 must have a totally noticeable and sequel-worthy increase in violence.