F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin not allowed in Australia
By Jessica Citizen - Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:02pm
We all expected F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin to be shocking - as the sequel to one of the more terrifying games of the past five years it had a lot to live up to. That said, we didn't really expect the shock to come from the Australian Classification Board, which has considered the game to be unsuitable for Australian gamers, refusing it classification in this country.
While we have a copy of the RC statement, we're currently waiting to hear back from the Board about the details behind their decisions - as well as comments from publishers Warner Bros about what their plans are now. Did Alma get a little too bloodthirsty for Australian audiences?
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is the fifth game to have been refused classification in Australia this year - following Shellshock 2: Blood Trails, and Silent Hill: Homecoming which remain effectively banned, as well as Dark Sector and Fallout 3, both of which were later edited and resubmitted for a local release.
As Australia lacks an adult R18+ rating, the view of the Board is that anything unsuitable for a 15 year old is unsuitable for everyone in Australia. We are currently closely following this issue, and will bring you any news as it comes to light. Currently, a discussion paper for the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General is being edited for resubmission, due at the end of this month. If it is passed, we can expect to see this discussion paper published for public opinion "early next year".
EDITED TO ADD: We have since heard back from both the Classifications Board with the reasoning behind the decision, and from the publishers, who have announced they are "currently working through the appeals process".
While we have a copy of the RC statement, we're currently waiting to hear back from the Board about the details behind their decisions - as well as comments from publishers Warner Bros about what their plans are now. Did Alma get a little too bloodthirsty for Australian audiences?
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Classification RC Consumer Advice Category Computer Games Version ORIGINAL Duration variable Date of Classification 26 November 2008 Author WARNER BROS INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT Publisher WARNER BROS INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT Production Company WARNER BROS INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT Country of Origin USA Applicant WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT AUSTRALIA File Number T08/5201 Classification Number 55767200
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is the fifth game to have been refused classification in Australia this year - following Shellshock 2: Blood Trails, and Silent Hill: Homecoming which remain effectively banned, as well as Dark Sector and Fallout 3, both of which were later edited and resubmitted for a local release.
As Australia lacks an adult R18+ rating, the view of the Board is that anything unsuitable for a 15 year old is unsuitable for everyone in Australia. We are currently closely following this issue, and will bring you any news as it comes to light. Currently, a discussion paper for the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General is being edited for resubmission, due at the end of this month. If it is passed, we can expect to see this discussion paper published for public opinion "early next year".
EDITED TO ADD: We have since heard back from both the Classifications Board with the reasoning behind the decision, and from the publishers, who have announced they are "currently working through the appeals process".
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