By: Dale Dietrich
Previously banned in Australia, New Zealand has banned the Reservoir Dogs the video game – citing extreme violence. Unlike in Australia where it is merely illegal to sell the game in that country, it is illegal to even posses the game in Kiwiland. Hence, no imports or picking up the game while traveling allowed by New Zealand Gamers.
Sources: GameSpy | nzherald.co.nz | National Business Review | Stuff | Earth Times
The Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC), has refused to give official classification to Eidos’ video game – Reservoir Dogs, meaning that the game cannot be sold in Australian stores. According to a statement, “The Classification Board made this decision on the basis that Reservoir Dogs contains frequent depictions of violence that have a high impact.” Ironic, since the original movie played in Australian cinemas when it was released.
Sources: Gamasutra | GameIndustry.biz | EuroGamer | GameDaily.biz | joystiq | GameSpot | GamePolitics.com | Sydney Morning Herald | Ferrago | APC Start | Hexus | Team XBox | Earth Times | ITWire | vnunet.com | OFLC Media Release [pdf]