EB Games launches R18+ petition

Friday, February 5th, 2010

As previously mentioned on this site a while back, the government’s proposed Internet filter would deal with games that are rejected by the Classification Board. With this in mind, it’s hardly surprising to find a growing number of companies lobbying for an R18+ rating for video games.

EB Games is the latest company to join the fight for the rating. The company decided to launch a petition not because customers asked them to, but because it is an issue the company feels strongly about. Managing Director Steve Wilson told Games.On.Net:

“With the release of the Government’s discussion paper, we knew as a company that we needed to act on this issue as it continues to cripple our industry and cost local jobs. …. Our customers have sent us a message loud and clear that this is an issue that needs to be addressed and we only get one shot at this. Once this Government paper is closed, it could be many years before we get another chance to voice our opinion on this issue. The time to be heard is now … This is not a call for violent video games, but rather a call for a better classification system that brings Australia in line with the rest of the world and other Australian entertainment industries, such as films.”

Even if you submitted a response to the discussion paper, it is important than ever to voice your opinion on the issue. You can drop by your local EB Games store or sign their petition at their web site.