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Starfield gets R18+ rating in Australia, thanks to drug use

Starfield isn't the first Bethesda title to face harsh criticism from the Australian Classification Board.

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Games with loot boxes could require R18+ rating in Australia

Australian MP Andrew Wilkie is looking to redefine loot boxes under Australian law.

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Inscryption set for consoles, PS4 version rated in Australia

Inscryption may be set for a wider console release, should a recent Australian Classification Board rating be any indication.

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Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition refused classification in Australia, NZ

A developer has confirmed the game is currently caught up in a classification nightmare.

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Australian government set to change loot box classification

A re-elected federal government would reportedly look to update Australia's classification code in future.

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RimWorld has been removed from Steam in Australia

The removal follows an apparent attempt to classify a console version of the game in Australia.

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Disco Elysium videogame ban overturned following Classification Board review

The game was refused classification in March 2021, but the decision was successfully challenged by Estonian developer ZA/UM.

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Critically acclaimed videogame Disco Elysium refused classification in Australia

The lauded role-playing game, often praised for its genre-defying ideas, has had its upcoming re-release blocked by the Australian Classification…