Just like every other violent video game with intentions of releasing in Australia, Rebellion's upcoming Alien vs. Predator relaunch has also received the perverbial axe in the land where toilet water flows backwards. But we feel more than just the water is ass-backwards in Australia, we would throw the folks who make up the ratings board into the mix. Because really, what's the difference between a violent video game and a violent movie? Oh yea, nothing really. If you boil it down, violence is violence. So why are only video games being banned?
In a response to the Australian ban-hammer on AvP, Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley has issued this statement:
“Rebellion is disappointed that its upcoming title Aliens vs. Predator has been banned in Australia. However, as we understand the law in that country the authorities had no choice as we agree strongly that our game is not suitable for game players who are not adults.
The content of AvP is based on some of the most innovative and iconic horror movies, and as such we wanted to create a title that was true to the source material. It is for adults, and it is bloody and frightening, that was our intent. We will not be releasing a sanitized or cut down version for territories where adults are not considered by their governments to be able to make their own entertainment choices."
Wa-zing! Well played Rebellion. For the rest of the free world who want nothing more than to impregnate a human with baby alien to watch them burst forth from teh chest region, or blow off the head off something with the Predator's Plasma Caster, Alien vs. Predator launches worldwide February 2010.
