Left 4 Dead 2 Banned

Skeithex · Post by **Skeithex** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:11 am

Thanks to the Australian Classifications Board (and by way of Kotaku), Aussie gamers have one more game to cross off their lists for the time being - Valve's highly-anticipated Left 4 Dead 2. The zombie-survival shooter has just been refused classification, preventing the title from being sold on Australian shelves.

The original Left 4 Dead was rated 'MA 15+' by the Board.

At this stage, we're seeking the full report from the ACB, but EA Australia has issued the following statement: "[We] are still working through the submission process with OFLC and want to explore all opportunities before making any comment."

UPDATE: News.com.au has a copy of the board report. The PDF file indicates that the game was refused classification due to 'high impact violence' against 'living humans infected with a rabies-like virus' that is unsuitable for minors under the age of 18.

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Post by **froggyboy604** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:59 am

That sucks for the aussies, but this will just cause people to import/smuggle the games from other countries.

Skeithex · Post by **Skeithex** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:28 am

I do feel sorry for the aussies, they always get the bad end of the stick in the gaming world.

Azza12342 · Post by **Azza12342** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:18 am

Funny thing is, as we speak someones email is probably getting spammed full of petitions for this, I hope they end up letting us have it as L4D2 looks great!

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Post by **froggyboy604** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:40 pm

I hope you guys get this game, too. I wonder does this mean this block download purchase of this game.

Logan18 · Post by **Logan18** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:31 pm

Wow, sorry all Australians! That really sucks! I hope you can get it, also.