Those living in Australia will now be able to play games rated 18+ after a bill was passed to end the country’s ban on such games.
The bill to lift the ban was brought up in February to the Federal Parliament and subsequently went through Australia’s House of Representatives and Senate without any changes made to it. The ban has been a divisive issue spanning 10 years and upon news of the bill’s passing, Jason Clare, Home Affair Minister stated “these are important reforms over 10 years in the making”.
Games in the land down under, will now be in line with classifications used for other forms of media such as TV and movies there.
For our friends in Australia who have been itching to have Mortal Kombat marathons, your day has come. Happy gaming!
(Via CVG)