Graffiti Game Banned in Australia

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday February 15, 2006 @08:25PM from the think-of-the-children dept.

afaik_ianal writes "The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that 'Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure' has been banned in Australia. The game involves battling the authorities to overthrow corrupt officials using only street fighting skills and graffiti. From the article, "The decision was endorsed last night by the Federal Attorney-General, Philip Ruddock, who had asked the board to review of the game's MA15+ classification after local councils and state governments voiced concerns that the game would promote graffiti.""

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Re:More Stupid Censorship and Irony by Cabby · 2006-02-15 23:24 · Score: 1, Redundant

Clockwork Orange was never banned in the UK - the BBFC proposed cuts to make it meet a 18 certificate release which Kubrick objected to and withdrew the film from distribution. It wasn't actually banned.

In any case, it's certainly available now.
Re:More Stupid Censorship and Irony by Thwomp · 2006-02-16 00:14 · Score: 0, Redundant

Clockwork Orange was banned in the U.K. up until Kubrick's death in 2000. Also, I'm pretty sure this ban was of Kubrick's own choosing and not down to the government of the day.