Aussie FINALLY gets R18 rating

[Luk3us 63]

After years of back and forth political posturing and bickering, Australians will finally have the ability to legally purchase games intended for those over 15 years of age. Australia's R18+ video game classification, equivalent to the ESRB's "M" rating in the States and PEGI 18 in Europe, has passed the federal parliament.

 

"These are important reforms over 10 years in the making," Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare said, as reported by News.com.au. "The R18+ category will inform consumers, parents and retailers about which games are not suitable for minors to play and will prevent minors from purchasing unsuitable material."

 

The classification law now puts games on equal footing as movies and other media forms.

 

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/18/australia-f..inally-passes-r18-rating-for-games/

 

 

It only took forever to happen, but there you go.

[PurpleGaga27 40]

Glad to hear that, but it took way too long to do so.

[Doctor Destiny 41]

Haha, "important reforms." In this case, that's politician speak for we still don't give a **** but here you go so quit whining at us.