L4D2 Banned in Aus

2009-09-17 03:04:00

#1

Rod Foxx: Warblgarbl; +78|6198|Perth, Australia

tldr; L4D2 Banned in Oz, Fuck you Michael Atkinson.

So it would seem the good ole OFLC has decided that L4D2 has too much "high impact vioilence" for an M15+ rating and so thanks to the wonderful Michael Atkinson the game has been refused classification. AKA Banned.

See here for original story

See here for explanation why it has been RC'ed

I realise this is a temporary thing and that i'm sure Valve and EA will get around it, but if they end up compromising with a modified version to what the rest of the world is using then i will be mightily pissed.

Last edited by Rod Foxx (2009-09-17 03:16:23)

2009-09-17 03:12:16

#2

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6367|what

We need an R18+ classification already.

2009-09-17 03:14:16

#3

13/f/taiwan: Member; +940|5913

Um, there is another way around this.

1 Download game via torrents.
2.Get a cd key from people selling them online.
3.Enjoy knowing how useless that ban is.

2009-09-17 03:16:35

#4

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6367|what

Or buy the game from the ebays.

2009-09-17 03:18:48

#5

Rod Foxx: Warblgarbl; +78|6198|Perth, Australia

12/f/taiwan wrote:
Um, there is another way around this.

1 Download game via torrents.
2.Get a cd key from people selling them online.
3.Enjoy knowing how useless that ban is.

The problem with that method is the game requires Steam. I would imagine that Steam would restrict the ability to play it for those of us in Aus.

2009-09-17 05:30:08

#6

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6653|King Of The Islands

AussieReaper wrote:
We need an R18+ classification already.

I like how there is no difference between MA15+ and R18+ in terms of "SORRY LITTLE BILLY, YOU CAN'T FUCKING BUY THIS", yet they argue that to have an R18 would mean kids would somehow be more exposed to violence and sexytime.

And they can't use the dumb parents excuse now that they got the ACMA to colour code the shit.

Christian values

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2009-09-17 05:33:31

#7

Lucien: Fantasma Parastasie; +1,451|6868

How come australians can't deal with internet and videogames?

2009-09-17 05:34:54

#8

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6653|King Of The Islands

Fuckwit politicians.

Also, Jesus.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2009-09-17 05:35:49

#9

Rod Foxx: Warblgarbl; +78|6198|Perth, Australia

Cheez wrote:
Fuckwit politicians.

Also, Jesus.

This.

2009-09-17 13:32:50

#10

Monkey Spanker: Show it to the nice monkey.; +284|6466|England

Seriously when the fuck did Aus lose its balls. I always thought it was a land of tough men & scared livestock, can't you send Bruce to fuck this guy over.

Quote of the year so far "Fifa 11 on the other hand... shiny things for mongos "-mtb0minime

https://bf3s.com/sigs/f30415b2d1cff840176cce816dc76d89a7929bb0.png

2009-09-17 13:33:58

#11

Spidery_Yoda: Member; +399|6484

Australia

Boycotting L4D2 so you don't have to.

2009-09-17 13:36:50

#12

Kez: Member; +778|5918|London, UK

lol

2009-09-17 13:40:13

#13

Doctor Strangelove: Real Battlefield Veterinarian.; +1,758|6683

I hope Valve calls out the OFLC on this one.

2009-09-18 04:16:24

#14

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6653|King Of The Islands

Doctor Strangelove wrote:
I hope Valve calls out the OFLC on this one.

This is the same organisation that thinks you can filter the Innernets, and blocking a mere 1300 websites is enough.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2009-09-18 04:56:03

#15

Flecco: iPod is broken.; +1,048|6879|NT, like Mick Dundee

smuder201 wrote:
Seriously when the fuck did Aus lose its balls. I always thought it was a land of tough men & scared livestock, can't you send Bruce to fuck this guy over.

Which Bruce?

You do realise that is the name of every white male born in Australia right?

Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.

2009-09-18 05:22:15

#16

h4hagen: Whats my age again?; +91|6567|Troy, New York

Rod Foxx wrote:
12/f/taiwan wrote:
Um, there is another way around this.

1 Download game via torrents.
2.Get a cd key from people selling them online.
3.Enjoy knowing how useless that ban is.
The problem with that method is the game requires Steam. I would imagine that Steam would restrict the ability to play it for those of us in Aus.

Get someone US to gift it to you.

2009-09-18 05:23:32

#17

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6653|King Of The Islands

h4hagen wrote:
Rod Foxx wrote:
12/f/taiwan wrote:
Um, there is another way around this.

1 Download game via torrents.
2.Get a cd key from people selling them online.
3.Enjoy knowing how useless that ban is.
The problem with that method is the game requires Steam. I would imagine that Steam would restrict the ability to play it for those of us in Aus.
Get someone US to gift it to you.

You fail to realise the issue.

Steam is regional.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2009-09-18 05:25:09

#18

h4hagen: Whats my age again?; +91|6567|Troy, New York

So it would just reject the game or something? Weird.

I wonder if they could release it as pay to play content for the already existing game for those users. I mean, wouldn't help if you didn't have L4D1, but whatever.

2009-09-18 11:53:41

#19

Monkey Spanker: Show it to the nice monkey.; +284|6466|England

Flecco wrote:
smuder201 wrote:
Seriously when the fuck did Aus lose its balls. I always thought it was a land of tough men & scared livestock, can't you send Bruce to fuck this guy over.
Which Bruce?

You do realise that is the name of every white male born in Australia right?

Exactly go fuck him over, do the no this a knife quote on him as well Bruce, just for the social stereo type giggles.

Quote of the year so far "Fifa 11 on the other hand... shiny things for mongos "-mtb0minime

2009-09-18 11:57:14

#20

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6737|...

Australiran
Aushina

2009-09-18 12:29:07

#21

teek22: Add "teek22" on your PS3 fools!; +133|6595|Bromley, London

I do not understand why they think banning games will stop people from committing crimes or turning out crazy mother fuckers. Retard theory is retarded.

2009-09-18 13:39:26

#22

Flecco: iPod is broken.; +1,048|6879|NT, like Mick Dundee

teek22 wrote:
I do not understand why they think banning games will stop people from committing crimes or turning out crazy mother fuckers. Retard theory is retarded.

It's a single dickhead from South Australia who has caused this. Go figure.

Despite public outcry against his decisions and everybody else on the board disagreeing with him, he still maintains that games shouldn't get an R18 rating.

Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.

2009-09-20 16:59:55

#23

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6661|Chicago, IL

teek22 wrote:
I do not understand why they think banning games will stop people from committing crimes or turning out crazy mother fuckers. Retard theory is retarded.

Silly Aussies, nobody listens to the video game ranters in the US.

And my age old argument: Hitler never watched TV

2009-10-22 14:34:06

#24

Spidery_Yoda: Member; +399|6484

Oh btw for you Aus folk. I'm afraid that the appeal didn't go through. You'll be getting an edited version of the game.

2009-10-22 18:54:27

#25

SplinterStrike: Roamer; +250|6626|Eskimo land. AKA Canada.

Spidery_Yoda wrote:
Oh btw for you Aus folk. I'm afraid that the appeal didn't go through. You'll be getting an edited version of the game.

What will it be... no swearing, no blood, no dismemberment, rubber rounds and cuddles instead of punches. You know those zombies need loving.

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