Games banned in australia list

It can be tough for a gamer in Brazil. Consoles are ludicrously expensive and certain games are banned for ridiculous reasons. Bully was restricted from sales because of its setting and depiction of violence at schools. The game's anti-bullying message didn't matter when it came to the content at face value.

In addition to the cult-classic Rockstar Games title, EverQuest was also banned for many years. Both of these were eventually lifted, though the former remained outlawed until Australia often makes headlines for their strict censorship laws and occasional bans. These almost always involve the game's violence or depiction of drug use.

Because of its depiction and celebration of graffiti, the nation thought it would be a bad influence on the youth. It initially got on shelves with a fifteen plus rating, but an appeal caused its outright ban.

What could possibly be so bad about Mass Effect? Was it the violence, drug use, or foul language that got it forbidden in Singapore? It turns out it was none of the above. The human to alien affairs and depiction of lesbian carnal relationships did the trick. Internet access is filtered and many websites and apps are blocked in Iran, and according to officials in the country, the developers failed to get permission for the game so it was banned because of security concerns.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons quickly became a favorite Nintendo Switch game for many players around the world. From gamers, to people that bought a Switch just for the game, to A-list celebrities, just about everyone has embraced the game. Part of the game involves being able to make custom patterns that can be placed on clothing, around the island, and in players' houses. After people used this to create politically-themed patterns, the game was banned in China.

Dead Rising 2 is a zombie game in which the player controls Chuck Greene, a former star of Fortune City before the zombie apocalypse happened. Now, Chuck has only 72 hours to save his daughter. The player takes on missions and kills zombies, all while making sure to give Chuck's daughter her daily dose of Zombrex. Because of the level of graphic violence in the game, it was banned in Germany.

The game involves slaughtering a ton of zombies that are now trapped in the mall with some creative weapons, but this was simply too much for German officials. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is a game that was released in and follows a group of 16 people who have been kidnapped and trapped inside a school, forced to try to solve a mystery in order to make it out alive. The impetus to call out false reporting in the classification forms falls upon the players instead of the government.

Australia has been known for strictly rating video games, resulting in the removal of scenes from Saints Row 3 and the banning of Hotline Miami 2 and 's Mortal Kombat. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news gamespot. Also, it's not uncommon for a refused classification ruling to come good. Some studios modify their games to conform to the laws, whether globally or regionally.

Whatever the case, you can still pre-order The Medium on Steam at the time of writing. The game is scheduled to release on December