Aliens Vs Predator Refused Classification In Australia


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Sega may not have bothered to submit upcoming shooter Aliens Vs Predator for classification in Germany. But they did in Australia. And we?ve just heard this morning that those efforts appear in vain.

A statement from Sega reads:

?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.?

We have contacted the Classification Board to obtain their report and will update you when we know more. Hint: it might have something to do with what happens next in the screenshot above.

Source: http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/12/aliens-vs...n-in-australia/

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Boo! So over our classification stupidities.. I heard L4D got dumbed-down too? No blood or anything lmfao what the hell?

Aren't games such as these classified as 'stylised violence' however we freely play the movie version with a M15 rating which I doubt is rarely upheld by the parents..

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Boo! So over our classification stupidities.. I heard L4D got dumbed-down too? No blood or anything lmfao what the hell?

Aren't games such as these classified as 'stylised violence' however we freely play the movie version with a M15 rating which I doubt is rarely upheld by the parents..

You can blame Atkinson for that since he said that games are far more 'interactive' than movies... :(

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As much as I would like to place all the blame on Atkinson, I really think the law as a whole has to take the blame. Atkinson only has those powers because he is allowed them under an outdated system. He has every right to perform his role to his own moral code...the law should just stop one persons moral objection stalemating a decision that involves many others.

Convincing him to change is rather pointless as he simply won't shift...people should shift their attention away from him and at the bigger issue of this one man having too much power.

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Hint: it might have something to do with what happens next in the screenshot above.

If I'm thinking correctly, theres no way you could rate the game MA15+. Its an R. Not much the classification board can do.

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Why Alien vs. Predator was Refused Classification in Australia

By Steven Perdikis - Fri Dec 4, 2009 12:09pm

Earlier today, it was confirmed that Alien vs. Predator was refused classification. Sega issued a statement shortly after the Classification Board announced the decision, and now we've got our hands on the Classification Board report outlining the reasons for the RC decision.

In short, the game has been refused classification for high levels of violence, which the board deemed cannot be placed within a MA15+ rating, which is currently the highest rating available for video games in Australia.

The Board's official report states that the game is incredibly violent, with the description definitely not for the feint hearted:

The game contains first-person perspective, close-up depictions of human characters being subjected to various types of violence, including explicit decapitation and dismemberment, as well as locational damage such as stabbing through the chest, throat, mouth or eyes. Characters can be stabbed with a Predator's wrist blade or an Alien's tail in depictions reminiscent of impalement.

The Predator collects "trophies" by explicitly ripping off human heads, their spinal columns dangling from severed necks. Heads can be twisted completely around in order to break a character's neck. Eyes can be stabbed through or gouged, leaving empty, bloodied eye sockets. It is noted that a player is able to combine manoeuvres together in quick succession, which further increases impact; for example, a Predator can stab a character through both eyes with its wrist blade, and then rip off their head, with spinal column still attached. Extensive post mortem damage, including decapitation and dismemberment, is also possible.

Depictions of violence such as the above are accompanied by copious amounts of blood and gore, include ample wound detail and visible skeleton.

Alien vs. Predator is the sixth game to be refused Classification in Australia this year. With the game refused classification, it is effectively banned in Australia, with the sale and distribution of the game not possible, unless the decision is appealed, or the game is edited to make it suitable for the MA15+ rating.

We will keep you informed as we learn more about the status of Alien vs. Predator.

http://games.on.net/article/7570/Why_Alien...on_in_Australia

Here is the reason for it being banned in australia. Hopefully atkinson will voted out at the next election. Kinda getting out of hand.

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So in essence, because there isn't a classification high enough to put this game in, they're not classifying it all? That's just ridiculous.

Well what else can you do? Even countries with an R Rating will surely have rules about what can fall into that R rating. Sega can edit and resubmit it so it meets the recommendations. In all honesty though they surely saw this coming given they have already indicated they wouldn't even bother submitting it in I believe Germany due to them thinking it won't pass. Either this will lead to an edit and germany may also get to play it or both countries will miss out.

It really is a shame, but the OFLC can't really do anything about it (besides maybe be more consistent in how they rate things).

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  • 2 weeks later...
Aliens vs. Predator un-banned

After the OFLC refused classification of the anticipated Aliens vs. Predator game, thus preventing its release and sale in Australia, SEGA Australia has announced today that the decision has been overturned.

According to Darren Macbeth, Managing Director of SEGA Australia, the Australian Classification Review Board has overturned the RC (Refused Classification) rating, without any cuts made to the game.

In his words, "It is with great pleasure that we announce the success of our appeal. We are particularly proud that the game will be released in its original entirety, with no content altered or removed whatsoever. This is a big win for Australian gamers. We applaud the Classification Review Board on making a decision that clearly considers the context of the game, and is in line with the modern expectations of reasonable Australians."

The game has been re-rated as MA15+.

Source > Palgn.com.au

Way to go Sega! :)

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It's still probably going to suck. Rebellion's last game was Rogue Warrior.

Oh well, at least now we can see if it sucks first hand, rather then just hearing about it :p :laugh:

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