F.E.A.R. 2 Blocked in Australia

TheMailMan78 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:01 PM

Sucks to be you guys as gamers. My heart goes out to ya.

The Australian Classification Review Board has refused to classify Monolith's spooky shooter sequel F.E.A.R. 2, a move that effectively blocks the uncensored game from sale within the continent.
It was not publicly stated why the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 shooter was refused, but it is likely to continue in the tradition of other once-blocked games--Fallout 3, Silent Hill: Homecoming--with a censored version that resolves the board's complaints.
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stinger608 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:03 PM

Man, that is a real bummer!!! I guess all of the AU citizens will have to have someone in another part of the world purchase it, and ship it to them! Of course the shipping then becomes an issue

timta2 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:05 PM

That does suck but I'm sure it won't be difficult for Australians to acquire it if they want.

ShadowFold · Nov 26, 2008, 11:05 PM

Australia gets shafted again.. That sucks

I can see the games piracy levels go up already..

Triprift · Nov 26, 2008, 11:09 PM

Why does this not suprise me.

We here in oz need an r18+ rating for games but while we have Michael Atkinson as are Attorney General were doomed not to have it.

Check out this interview with Michael on Goodgame this guy is unreal

scroll down to the great r18 debate in the streaming vids at the top. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/goodgame/video/

Pinchy · Nov 26, 2008, 11:21 PM

Buy CD key online, download game.

Done.

James1991 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timta2

That does suck but I'm sure it won't be difficult for Australians to acquire it if they want.

it shouldn't be too hard to "acquire" it

Triprift · Nov 26, 2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinchy

Buy CD key online, download game.

Done.

Then one fingered salute to government.

James1991 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triprift

Then one fingered salute to government.

hell yeah. if they are going to ban it then i say just "acquire" it

, instead of paying for it

Melvis · Nov 26, 2008, 11:44 PM

That is crap, always us Australian's getting the roar end of the deal again

O well im glad i have the internet

and a few other programs etc etc hehe

TheMailMan78 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:47 PM

Not to turn this to political but the government would have less control if y'all wouldn't have scrapped your gun rights IMO.

James1991 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melvis

That is crap, always us Australian's getting the roar end of the deal again

O well im glad i have the internet

and a few other programs etc etc hehe

oh, you wouldn't do anything ilegal there would you

just like i "wont"

Triprift · Nov 26, 2008, 11:48 PM

Oh yeah and dont forget the ala china like internet filter we got coming soon anyone want to come to Oz beleive me its great.

Melvis · Nov 26, 2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James1991

oh, you wouldn't do anything ilegal there would you

just like i "wont"

LOL of course not

i mean i would use MSN and Google talk to ask my GF that lives in the states to send it over to me

hehe

TheMailMan78 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triprift

Oh yeah and dont forget the ala china like internet filter we got coming soon anyone want to come to Oz beleive me its great.

Damn I hate to see this kind of crap happening to you guys. You're heading right down police state road.

James1991 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

Not to turn this to political but the government would have less control if y'all wouldn't have scrapped your gun rights IMO.

we still have the right to have guns, only if there is a reason though. eg. vermin control on a farm............. i wonder if The Australian Classification Review Board counts as vermin

spearman914 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:51 PM

Wait so you can play FEAR but not FEAR 2?

James1991 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triprift

Oh yeah and dont forget the ala china like internet filter we got coming soon anyone want to come to Oz beleive me its great.

am i missing something here............... we do not seriously have some stupid F***ING internet filter on it's way do we

TheMailMan78 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James1991

we still have the right to have guns, only if there is a reason though. eg. vermin control on a farm............. i wonder if The Australian Classification Review Board counts as vermin

This is BS. The government should be afraid of you. Not you of the government. You guys are always welcome over here. We got plenty of room and the neatest toys

Triprift · Nov 26, 2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James1991

am i missing something here............... we do not seriously have some stupid F***ING internet filter on it's way do we

Yep and theres no opt out clause you can have the full on draconian filter or the semi bad one.

Melvis · Nov 26, 2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

This is BS. The government should be afraid of you. Not you of the government. You guys are always welcome over here. We got plenty of room and the neatest toys

O trust me in about 5yrs or less if this country doesn't get its act together me and my GF plan to move back to the states and live there, its just WAY better in all areas.

James1991 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

This is BS. The government should be afraid of you. Not you of the government. You guys are always welcome over here. We got plenty of room and the neatest toys

as of midnight last nite if you are found with an illegal gun(even if you have no firing pin or bullets) you can be put in jail for 15 years

TheMailMan78 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James1991

as of midnight last nite if you are found with an illegal gun(even if you have no firing pin or bullets) you can be put in jail for 15 years

God Bless America.

Has your crime gone up yet? Or down?

James1991 · Nov 26, 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triprift

Yep and theres no opt out clause you can have the full on draconian filter or the semi bad one.

hmmmmm............. how far is it to the USA and how much would it cost for a cable that long

Melvis · Nov 26, 2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James1991

as of midnight last nite if you are found with an illegal gun(even if you have no firing pin or bullets) you can be put in jail for 15 years

*packs up all his stuff and moves to the states right now*

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