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Monkeying around with SEGA

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

A recent advertisement for the SEGA game, Samba de Amigo, featured a live chimp to showcase their latest game. The advertisement is linked below… I’m not to sure if they’re saying the game is that easy to play, even a monkey can pick it up or they are implying that only people with monkey-like brains will enjoy this game. I’m pinning it on the latter.

Apparently PETA had an issue with them using a live monkey for the advertisement, and sent them a letter to explaining their views on the matter-

We explained how involuntary chimpanzee “actors” are taken away from their mothers when they are just a year or so old and forced to perform confusing and repetitious tricks. We also explained some of the horrible methods that chimpanzee “trainers” use, such as electric shocks with shock collars and prods, isolation, beatings with sawed-off pool cues and slapjacks, and food deprivation. Then, at the ripe old age of just 8, the chimpanzees reach puberty and their showbiz careers are over—and they end up being dumped at dismal roadside zoos or sold to laboratories for experimentation.

Since receiving the letter, SEGA has pulled the ad.

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Dumbfounded

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The farcical situation involving R18+ classification for video games has just taken a turn for the worse.

The introduction of an R18+ rating for computer games has been delayed indefinitely after South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson withdrew his support for a discussion paper and public consultation process.

Censorship ministers in March agreed “in principle” to canvas public opinion on the proposed introduction of a R18+ classification for games and release a discussion paper on the issue, but Mr Atkinson has refused to agree to make the report public, effectively shelving it.

The draft discussion paper, simply titled “R18+ for computer games” was sent to ministers last month and details the “pros and cons” of introducing an adults-only rating for games.
The paper would have been available to the public on the internet and provided to interested parties such as games industry groups and family associations to seek their views.

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This is some bullshit. How can one Attorney General hold the rest of the states and territories to ransom, so to speak, over this issue? Michael Atkinson only seems to worried about his personal agenda and not what the rest of the nation would like to see implemented.

BUT WHO WILL THINK OF THE CHILDREN?!?

I really hope this situation is resolved, along with Australia’s other retarded policy at the moment, quickly and efficiently. If both of these issues drag out any longer, the public backlash will be immense and the noise too deafening for the powers that be to ignore it. We are quickly becoming the laughing stock of the IT world.

Power to the people *raises fist to the sky*

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Games ratings debate continues

Monday, October 27th, 2008

In yet another blow to the government’s staunch refusal for a R18+ rating for video games, this week another report released by Dr Jeffrey Brand from Bond University on behalf of the IEAA, provided some updated information on the average age of gamers in Australia.

A new study has revealed the average Australian gamer is aged 30, spurring renewed calls for a “fairer” classifications system in Australia.

The study, Interactive Australia, was conducted by Bond University for the Interactive Entertainment Association of Australia (IEAA).

It found the average age of Australian gamers is now 30 – up from the previous study’s 28 – challenging the stereotype of video games as a kid’s medium.

This finding could have repercussions for Australia’s classifications system, which does not have an adult rating for games, as the highest possible classification is MA15+.

One of the most interesting points of the article is-

The study found that 70 per cent of parents play video games and 92 per cent were aware of what games were being played in their household. 91 per cent of respondents – both gamers and non-gamers – said they supported an R18+ rating for games, up from 88 per cent an earlier study.

Simply, these facts are a middle finger salute to previous comments made by Michael Atkinson, in reference to parents not even knowing what type of games their children play and the statistics backup the support for an R18+ rating for video games by gamers and non-gamers alike.

Michael Atkinson, it is time to emerge from the dark ages and embrace the video game revolution.

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UPDATE: The full Interactive Australia 2009 report.

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Silent Hill silenced

Monday, September 29th, 2008

New Enthusiast has received word from the Classification Board on the ruling of Silent Hill: Homecoming.

It was refused classification due to the high impact violence throughout the game. From the scenarios used as examples, usually accompanied by copious amounts of blood, it is clear that the violence would never warrant an MA15+ rating, hence the refusal of classification. Here is an example of a scene described in the report:

“The violence is considered highly impactful in such scenes as where an electric drill is explicitly forced through Alex’s right eye socket, remaining there for an extended period as Alex screams and blood sprays from the wound. There are several scenarios in which this means of death is used, on one occasion the drill being wielded by a zombie-nurse and on another by a woman named Margaret. In an alternative scenario, Alex turns the drill on his attacker and the drill is explicitly forced up through the woman’s chin until she falls to the floor with the drill embedded in her skull.”

Local distributors, Atari Australia, have yet to comment on what their next step will be regarding this classification ruling.

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Another one bites the dust…

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Silent Hill: Homecoming is the latest title to feel the wrath of The Classification Board, with news that the horror title has been refused classification in Australia.

The game, which was due for release on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in November, features a soldier who returns from war to search for his missing brother. It is distributed in Australia by Atari, who last had classification difficulties with the controversial Marc Ecko’s Getting Up.

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The Classification Board DB entry

Silent Hill: Homecoming was to be the sixth installment in the Silent Hill survival horror video game series, currently being developed by Foundation 9 studio, Double Helix Games, and published by Konami.

This makes it the fourth game this year to be refused classification by the Board. I’m still waiting to see how the government is going to allow the public to voice their concerns over the lack of a R18+ classification for video games. I, for one, will be front and centre, making as much noise as possible.

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JT disbarred

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

It has finally happened… the Florida Supreme Court has affirmed a referee’s recommendation to permanently disbar controversial Miami attorney Jack Thompson.

The action, which takes effect in 30 days, means that Thompson will no longer be licensed to practice law and may not apply for reinstatement. Ever.

In citing a litany of offenses, the Court noted Thompson’s extensive pattern of misconduct and cited a “complete lack of remorse.”

The Court also upheld a fine of $43,675 against Thompson.

For his part, Thompson offered his standard-issue bluster, announcing his disbarment in an e-mail which carried the subject line “Now the Fun Begins.” Thompson has also filed a request with the U.S. District Court for an emergency stay of the FLSC’s order disbarring him.

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Sweet, steaming justice.

Of course, naysayers are crawling out of the woodwork to exclaim that once Thompson is gone, he may be replaced by another more competent lawyer, slinging mud on video games. Surely, I jest… a competent lawyer… in America?

Previous JT Bar trial.

UPDATE 26/09/08: Impromptu disbarment parties are now starting to surface. This time, the cake is no lie…

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