Unlike many of us, who have the luxury of buying any game we want ? when we want it, ?Australian?s have it the worst.
Previously, the highest rating for computer games has been MA15+, meaning overseas adult-only games are usually banned in Australia or given a lower classification, allowing children to obtain them.*
Join me after the break to hear the good news for Australians!
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However those living in ACT will now be able to buy R-18+ games!
ACT, or the?Australian?Capital Territory, is now the first territory to start selling R-18+games.
According to ABC News:
All states and territories have agreed to allow games with the new rating to be sold in Australia, but the ACT is the first jurisdiction to make it law.
The bill passed with tri-partisan support, though the Canberra Liberals failed in a bid to boost the penalty for inappropriate display or distribution of material rated R18+.
Attorney General Simon Corbell says it will help authorities regulate adults-only material.
?This is about making sure that adults are able to view and play and read what they wish as long as it does not do harm to others,? he said.
?An R18+ classification ensures that adults can access adult material in computer game form, but at the same time protecting children under the age of 18 from that material.?
This truly awesome for all of the Australian gamers out there. Though I could not?empathize, I sympathize. Good on you today, Australia.
* [Source: ABC News, ABC News]
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