Aliens vs Predator Aussie Ban Reversed!

In a surprise move the Australian Classification Review Board has overturned the original decision to Refuse Classification for Aliens vs Predator and has given it an MA15+ rating.

Originally to be banned by the Aussies, there has been a complete about face on the title. Furthermore, Aussie gamers will be glad to know that no content has been removed from the game to bring it under the MA15+ threshold.

SEGA are obviously delighted with the news:

“It is with great pleasure that we announce the success of our appeal. We are particularly proud that the game will be released in its original entirety, with no content altered or removed whatsoever. This is a big win for Australian gamers. We applaud the Classification Review Board on making a decision that clearly considers the context of the game, and is in line with the modern expectations of reasonable Australians”, Darren Macbeth, Managing Director, SEGA Australia

The furore over Australia's outdated and draconian classification has been building in recent months, with the controversial stripping of Left For Dead 2's content. Perhaps this successful appeal by SEGA could be the start of progressive change or much needed reform of the Australian classification system, which only faces opposition from one lone state attorney general.

Keep it Locked to NZGamer.com where we will have more news on Aliens v Predator as it becomes available.

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