Entries in 'r18+' (62)
Classification Department schedules authorised assessor sessions on R18+ amendment
In preparation for the introduction of an R18+ rating for games in Australia come the 1st of January, the Classification Department is holding information sessions in mid-November.
Jeff Brand on R18+: We haven't made any progress at all
In ‘The Ethics of Game Design’ panel at Freeplay, Digital Australia author Jeff Brand questioned the R18+ virtues.
SA Attorney General now supports R18+
Following on from the public release of the R18+ guidelines last week, South Australia Attorney-General John Rau has changed his position.
New R18+ guidelines emerge
The classification guidelines which will dictate the Classification Board's decisions regarding R18+ games have been released today.
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ACT passes R18+ bill
The first state to pass an R18+ bill in preparation for the federal law being enacted on 1st January 2013 is Australia's Capital Territory.
Some specific on the R18 rating from the Attorney-General's Department
At the recent Game Tech conference, Jane Fitzgerald, Assistant Secretary at the Classification Operations Branch, spoke on R18.
R18+ bill passes through the Senate with flying colours
Bipartisan support has been enjoyed by the R18+ bill at the senate, with the iGEA announcing its successful passing today.
INTERVIEW: Ron Curry talks about the global industry after E3
Ron Curry, CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association spoke to MCV about the global future of the games industry.
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The dead will not be walking to Australia and New Zealand
Telltale Games' highly anticipated next series The Walking Dead will not be releasing in Australia and New Zealand due to 'rating laws'.
South Australia to warp MA15+ age rating once R18+ is introduced
John Rau, Attorney-General for South Australia, has announced plans to make MA15+ games available only to those over 18.
ACT the first state to progress an R18+ bill
The first steps are being taken to prepare Australia's Capital Territory to introduce R18+ games when the bill is passed.
R18+ passes through House of Reps unscathed
Further to last week's news that the R18+ bill was enjoying healthy discussion in parliament, it has very few stops left before it becomes law.
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R18+ bill debated in parliament
As the R18+ bill is debated in parliament this week, it becomes increasingly clear that years of hard work is paying off for the iGEA.
Mortal Kombat for Vita refused classification
The Australian Classification Board has refused classification for Mortal Kombat: Game of the Year Edition for Playstation Vita.
Smooth sailing so far for the R18+ rating
An inquiry has been made since the R18+ bill was submitted to parliament, finding that it should move ahead without further public consultation.
R18+ due by 1st January 2013
GameSpot is reporting that the new Federal Minister for Home Affairs is predicting an R18+ rating by next year.
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R18+ rating bill to be introduced to parliament in 2 weeks
After excessive debate, changes and moral panic, an R18+ rating bill is set to be introduced to parliament in 2 weeks time.
OPINION: Syndicate wasn't rated fairly in Oz
The last big piece of bad news for Aussie gamers fell very late in the year with the news that the Syndicate re-boot had been refused classification.
Minister for Home Affairs replaced
Brendan O'Connor, the most outspoken ministerial proponent of an R18+ classification for games, has been replaced in a cabinet reshuffle.
Home Affairs Minister states why the govt supports R18
Brendan O'Connor has written an article for The Punch outlining the reasons why the AU government should support an R18+ rating.
iGEA responds to the new R18+ guidelines
Ron Curry, CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) has welcomed the new R18+ guidelines and express some concerns.
University of Queensland study believes violent games reduce humanity
A new study from the University of Queensland's School of Psychology suggests that players reduce the humanity of their opponents in violent videogames.
NSW Attorney General wants MA15+ content banned after R18+ is here
Channel 7 news ran a story last night which declared that New South Wales Attorney General Greg Smith would see games like GTA IV banned, even with an R18+ rating.
GAME 3 Day Event in full swing
Day two of the Macquarie University GAME 3 day event is underway, and is playing host to a series of very interesting talks and discussions about videogame policy and effects.
iGEA backs AU's first National Cultural Policy in almost 20 years
Senator Kate Lundy is set to chair a public policy consultation which will directly impact the digital media and interactive entertainment sector.
