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Fallout 3 - AU Classification Details

by Dhruin, 2008-07-10 22:52:54

According to Kotaku AU, the realistic depiction on the use of (the proscribed drug) morphine is at the core of the Refused Classification status of Fallout 3 in Australia.  From the report:

The game contains the option to take a variety of "chems" using a device which is connected to the character's arm. Upon selection of the device a menu selection screen is displayed. Upon this screen is a list of "chems" that the player can take, by means of selection. These "chems" have positive effects and some negitave effects (lowering of intelligence, or the character may become addicted to the "chem"). The positive effects include increase in strength, stamina, resistance to damage, agility and hit points.

Corresponding with the list of various "chems" are small visual representation of the drugs, these include syringes, tablets, pill bottles, a crack-type pipe and blister packs. In the Board's view these realistic visual representations of drugs and their delivery method bring the "science-fiction" drugs in line with "real-world" drugs.

The report says the violence and gore are compatible with an MA15+ rating, so a few tweaks (perhaps even as little as a name change?) should achieve classification.


Source: Blues News

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Fallout 3

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Post-Apoc
Genre: Shooter-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released


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