Re-releases normally piss me off, since developers often use them as a mechanism to bypass discounting by retailers. Publishing at a lower RRP on a label like “Essentials” or “Ultimate Edition” can be a great tool to milk an extra $10 from gamers. Mortal Kombat is the exception to the rule though, after the Classification Board banned the reboot of the franchise. Read More »
Last month Lollipop Chainsaw hacked its way onto shelves, reviving, among other things, the great debate about the portrayal of women in video games. While the general crudeness of the game was echoed throughout the community, some critics and gamers took offence to the blatant female sexism on display, citing it as the latest in a string of sexist games. But does this string really exist? Previously, perhaps. But today, not so much. Read More »
It’s happened. The R18+ classification for video games has finally been passed in Australia. Time to rejoice, right? Well not entirely. As some of you may have guessed, R18+ has once again hit a few walls at the state level, which might actually see the classification missing the projected January 1st implementation date. Read More »
