Post: Mortal Kombat Banned in Australia
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02-26-2011, 08:33 AM
#1
NextGenTactics
Banned
Warner Bros’ upcoming Mortal Kombat will not release Down Under, making it the latest title to get the axeYou must login or register to view this content. in the island nation.
According to reports, the Australian ratings board has refused to give the game a rating, which means it will not make it to store shelves.
A statement provided to IGN from the publisher relates the struggle, and says it is exploring all options to get the game to market in Oz.
Originally posted by another user
“We are extremely disappointed that Mortal Kombat, one of the world’s oldest and most successful video games franchises, will not be available to mature Australian gamers.
Originally posted by another user
“WBIE would not market mature content where it is not appropriate for the audience.
We understand that not all content is for every audience, but there is an audience for mature gaming content and it would make more sense to have the R18+ classification in Australia,”
We understand that not all content is for every audience, but there is an audience for mature gaming content and it would make more sense to have the R18+ classification in Australia,”
Originally posted by another user
“As a member of the iGEA, WBIE is reviewing all options available at this time.”
Mortal Kombat is due out in North America on April 19 and on April 21 in Europe.
02-26-2011, 02:02 PM
#11
dela_tiges12
14U2NV
i was really looking forward to this. they cant stop me from buying it though, ill just buy it cheap on the internet
02-26-2011, 08:32 PM
#16
ZoneHD
Shiver do you lift?
Originally posted by NextGenTactics
Warner Bros’ upcoming Mortal Kombat will not release Down Under, making it the latest title to get the axYou must login or register to view this content. in the island nation.
According to reports, the Australian ratings board has refused to give the game a rating, which means it will not make it to store shelves.
A statement provided to IGN from the publisher relates the struggle, and says it is exploring all options to get the game to market in Oz.
reads the statement.
Mortal Kombat is due out in North America on April 19 and on April 21 in Europe.
Never really been a Mortal Kombat Fan
02-26-2011, 09:15 PM
#18
TryCatchMe
Like A Boss
I feel sorry for australia, mortal kombat is a Beasty game
02-26-2011, 09:59 PM
#19
Gotham_Shadow
Do or Do Not, There is No Try
Well it sucks to be them. Though this just excites me more. I am so ready to play this on release day 
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