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Naughty Dog's The Last of Us gets an R rating 
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by David Hollingworth  |  16 May 2013  |  Comment now
Sorry kids, but this bleak look at a blasted future over-run by psychopaths and mutant monsters is not for you.
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association on R18: it's not over yet 
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The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association on R18: it's not over yet View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  19 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
Ron Curry, CEO of the iGEA, is pleased that R18 legislation has passed the Senate, but aware that the journey isn't quite over.
Australian Senate passes the R18+ legislation 
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Australian Senate passes the R18+ legislation View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  18 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
At last, we're going to get an R18 rating for games. Come January 2013, gaming grows up in Australia.
South Australia's Attorney General still messing with game ratings 
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South Australia's Attorney General still messing with game ratings View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  3 Apr 2012  |  Comment now
So much for a ratings system for games that's in line with other media. Why for you hate logic, South Australia?!
A step away from R18+ 
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A step away from R18+

by William Maher  |  20 Mar 2012  |  Comment now
The argument is more choice for adult gamers, but more protection for kids who play games.
R18+ bill introduced to parliament, expected to come into law in 2013 
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R18+ bill introduced to parliament, expected to come into law in 2013 View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  15 Feb 2012  |  Comment now
Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Jason Clare, has introduced the long-awaited R18+ bill to federal parliament. Woot.
Channel Seven, IGEA and an odd day for gaming 
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Channel Seven, IGEA and an odd day for gaming View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  4 Nov 2011  |  Comment now
As the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association applauds new Guidelines for the classification of computer games, one attorney general talks about wanting to ban GTA... huh?
NSW Attorney backs R18 rating! 
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NSW Attorney backs R18 rating! View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  10 Aug 2011  |  Comment now
Essential linkage: It's good news gamers hoping for a more mature and sensible rating system for video games, as NSW Attorney General's office backs an R18 rating.
Responses to the Oslo massacre and violent gaming 
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Responses to the Oslo massacre and violent gaming View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  26 Jul 2011  |  Comment now
Essential Linkage: The recent massacre in Oslo was a downright tragedy, but already its drawing the same old comments from the anti-game-violence brigade. Thankfully, there's some wisdom prevailing...
R18+ decision looks set for more delays 
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R18+ decision looks set for more delays View all Atomic Articles

by Ewa Grygier  |  19 Jul 2011  |  Comment now
Essential linkage: The introduction of an R18+ rating for video games this Friday is looking increasingly unlikely. Boo!
R18+ draft guidelines released 
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R18+ draft guidelines released View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  25 May 2011  |  Comment now
MP Brendan O'Connor has released his draft guidelines to adopting an R18 rating - we've had a look, and reads bloody well!
Warner to appeal Mortal Kombat's RC status 
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Warner to appeal Mortal Kombat's RC status View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  2 Mar 2011  |  Comment now
By now you've all heard the kerfuffle over Mortal Kombat's 'refused classification status - here's Warner's local response.
That old R18+ chestnut: now with new flavour? 
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That old R18+ chestnut: now with new flavour? View all Atomic Articles

by Nathan Lawrence  |  6 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
The Australian gaming community is closer than ever to receiving an R18 rating for games - but will we get there?
SA Attorney General to step down 
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SA Attorney General to step down View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  22 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
Everyone's favourite SA politician, Michael Atkinson, resigns from the front bench. Can has R18 now, plez?
The “Save Fallout 3” petitions have begun 
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The “Save Fallout 3” petitions have begun View all Atomic Articles

by David Field  |  14 Jul 2008  |  Comment now
Which dotted line you should sign
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