Mr Bungle Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 why is everyone complaining so much.. if mortal kombat was released here it would cost $99 or $109 aussie. buy a cheap US console (i got mine for $94 aussie and $45 aussie postage) buy the game from america (i bought it for $44.00 aussie) so yeah.. i buy every game from the states... screw Australia and its inflated prices and laws Someone stated this above: Importing the game is illegal in Australia, with any copy found at the border being seized, and its recipient possibly receiving as much as a A$110,000 fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Is it any wonder why I never come across Ozzie's on XBL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickspawn Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Someone stated this above: wow sorry i totally missed that.. my apologies. although they cant/wont open every package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bungle Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 wow sorry i totally missed that.. my apologies. although they cant/wont open every package Ha. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaptheChaos Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 The whole violence in video games theory is complete BS if you ask me. The most violent thing a video game has ever made me do is throw my controller across the room. To think that a person, be it a child or an adult, will commit a violent act because they played a game is ludicrous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otsego Amigo Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I know after reading this that it's been going on for quite sometime, I was genuinely oblivious to this going on in australia and germany. Sounds horrible, hope they eventually sort it n you can play games freely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Donut Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 http://au.gamespot.com/pages/news/story.php?sid=6310534&skipmc=1 Here ya go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowercomSODMG Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 So I just found out that MORTAL KOMBAT is now banned in Australia! http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1152075p1.html I'm sorry for this rant, but I've had enough of Australia's lack of "maturity" We can't even get an R18+ rating. Do they not realise that half (if not more) of the pecentage of Australian gamers are "mature" gamers. By my knowledge - we are they only country that does not have a adults game rating system! First Left 4 Dead 2 (they could of at least kept the "blood and gore" like the first one but nope!) and now this! As I said I'm sorry for this rant. I suppose we just like to ban anything. I don't see a Hannah Montana 2 passing through our ratings board after this!! Don't get upset bro.. it's not only in Australia.. the same shit happens in Germany too. Gears of War 1+2 BANNED, Left 4 dead is CUT, Medal of Honor is CUT, COD: Modern Warfare 2 CUT, BLACK OPS cut,.. That's why I try to buy my games from UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrAgMaStEr666 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 wow, this post is all about needless bitching. You can still get the game. The NTSC ver of MK will play in PAL 360s and the PAL MK will play in NTSC 360s. So whats the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exo-apollo Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 http://au.gamespot.com/pages/news/story.php?sid=6310534&skipmc=1 Here ya go I think he has since clarified that statement - http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/04/john-rau-spokesperson-r18-reports-are-misleading/#more-444119 Can you imagine if one state had different content laws than the rest? Advertising, different ratings, publishers would have to make two copies of the game and one version would only be for a minority market.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonsGoMOO Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 The whole violence in video games theory is complete BS if you ask me. The most violent thing a video game has ever made me do is throw my controller across the room. To think that a person, be it a child or an adult, will commit a violent act because they played a game is ludicrous. You'd be surprise how strong psychology can be. Little kids play games and they imitate it because it's cool or because the game makes it seem cool or good, and the characters get up without being damaged, and many other reasons. That's why there are rating systems for the games. I hate people who buy their kids Halo Reach who are 8 years old. I saw a little kid at Target whining to his mother about getting it, and the mother said no because it was rated M or whatever (I don't even know) I liked that mother, but I bet she caved in after I left. I have 4 siblings, me being oldest. Video games make them violent. It never really impacted me like that, I don't know why, but I like that. Anyway, crazy shit is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bungle Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 wow, this post is all about needless bitching. You can still get the game. The NTSC ver of MK will play in PAL 360s and the PAL MK will play in NTSC 360s. So whats the problem? Once again: Importing the game is illegal in Australia, with any copy found at the border being seized, and its recipient possibly receiving as much as a A$110,000 fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xshadowscreamx Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 http://au.gamespot.com/news/6310771.html?utm_source=gamespot&utm_medium=twitter good things could be coming,check this link out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kievah Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 wow, this post is all about needless bitching. You can still get the game. The NTSC ver of MK will play in PAL 360s and the PAL MK will play in NTSC 360s. So whats the problem? Clearly, you didn't read too closely.. what this is actually about is the issue of censorship, and how Australia simply bans violent games instead of addressing the issue with a sensible ratings system. It's not just whinging that MK9 is banned. Furthermore, if you would've read this thread, then you would know that importing this game can actually lead to criminal charges if it's discovered at customs. This is certain in WA, as far as I know. In other words, the nonsense response this country is taking with games that have mature content that is not appropriate for children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bungle Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 http://au.gamespot.com/news/6310771.html?utm_source=gamespot&utm_medium=twitter good things could be coming,check this link out. I believe exo-apollo found an article where the news is actually false. Could be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I'm sick of us aussies getting dicked over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niko da bos Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 See I've always dreamt of living in Aus, but I'm doubting it now lol lol creepy i was thinking the same thing! i always thought the people/weather/beach/wildlife would be so exciting to live around. im from chicago, so ive pretty much been around big buildings lots of people all the time . i would LOOOOVE to go surfing over there, i have only been to the beach in new jersey (by beach i mean ocean, not lake michigan). i cant belieev they would ban that game! or censor other titles for that matter. i cant see any logical reasoning, especially if they are saying because of the "maturity" or adult rating. lol honestly? do they think AUS is run by children under 17!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exo-apollo Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I believe exo-apollo found an article where the news is actually false. Could be wrong... It is just a very misleading article really. What the guy (Rau) said was that South Australia would be going ahead with the R18+ in SA (and he worded it in a way that sounded like they were going it alone). What he meant was that if an R18+ rating was approved by the Federal Government, then SA would be behind it and would change their ratings system accordingly, along with the rest of Australia......So he essentially said nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydrosugar Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 this whole thing's the biggest load of bs. why the fuck would you fine someone $10 for trying to import a game, never mind $110,000!!!!!. i was gonna import it but then a friend told me customs checks for it now. don't they have better things to do, like, you know...NATIONAL SECURITY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poida Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 It is a big load of bullshit, wish they would just put the fucking R rating in for games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Importing isn't really an issue. They're not likely to check your package unless it's suspicious, and you're not going to get a 110k fine unless you're getting a whole bunch of copies (ie intent to sell). If you're really paranoid about it just request that whoever you buy the game from ships the disc inside a Spongebob game case or something. I imported Left 4 Dead 2 from NZ with no problems. Customs don't seem to open gamecase sized packages. Just larger stuff. Someone overseas sent me a mic recently and that got opened for inspection but they've never done it with a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Not only do you aussies get games banned, you get them late and at a ridiculously inflated price. Let's not get started on the fun that is computer hardware shopping. If there are things that would keep me from living in your beautiful country, it is these things. Yes I enjoy my games and my electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer52314 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 2 words MORTAL KOMBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arduous Wolf Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I have loved Australia since I was little and always had dreams of one day moving there, but as I am well and truly a gamer if I every got the opportunity I would have to think twice. It's so stupid that they don't recognise adult gamers and issue mature ratings. Most games nowadays are not for kids, come on get a clue and stop banning/editing games just because of mature content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exo-apollo Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I have loved Australia since I was little and always had dreams of one day moving there, but as I am well and truly a gamer if I every got the opportunity I would have to think twice. It's not real a deal breaker for me living here. The only time it has really been an issue is with Left 4 Dead 2 being censored and lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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