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+ | |[[File:Australian Classification Board - E.svg|50px]] |
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− | |General |
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+ | |'''''<span style="color:gray;">Exempt</span>''''' |
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− | |Very mild, highly recommended for young children. |
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+ | |N/A |
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− | |[[Mario Tennis Open]] |
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+ | |Exempt from classification. |
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+ | |''[[Art Academy]]'' |
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+ | |[[File:Australian Classification Board - G.svg|50px]] |
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− | |Parent Guidance |
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+ | |'''''<span style="color:green;">General</span>''''' |
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− | |Quite mild, but some children requires adults's help. |
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+ | |Very Mild |
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− | |[[Mario Party 7]] |
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+ | |All Ages. |
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+ | |''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' |
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− | |Mature |
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+ | |'''''<span style="color:yellow;">Parental Guidance</span>''''' |
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− | |May include mild language and mild violence but not considered to strong for young children. |
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+ | |Mild |
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+ | |Parental guidance is recommended for younger audiences under 15. |
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+ | |''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' |
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− | |Mature (15+ restricted) |
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+ | |'''''<span style="color:blue;">Mature</span>''''' |
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− | |Most weakest restricted rating. May include violence, strong language. Only suitable for children over 15+ age. |
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+ | |Moderate |
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+ | |Recommended for Mature Audiences 15 and over. |
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+ | |''[[Fire Emblem Awakening]]'' |
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+ | |[[File:Australian Classification Board - MA.svg|50px]] |
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+ | |'''''<span style="color:red;">Mature Accompanied 15+</span>''''' |
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− | |Only suitable for adults (18+). May include sex references, nudity, fatal violence, and extremely bad language. |
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+ | |Strong |
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+ | |Restricted to those under 15 unless accompanied by an adult guardian. |
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+ | |''[[MadWorld]]'' |
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+ | |High |
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+ | |Adults only. |
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+ | |''[[Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge]]'' |
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+ | ==Significant Changes to the System== |
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+ | In late [[2012]], Australia finally added an 18+ rating so certain mature games would not have to be censored or not released in the region at all. The first game to get such a rating was [[Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge|''Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge'']]. |
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+ | In August [[2014]], legislation was passed to revamped the board to make it more modern. This changed how games were rated completely. It greatly reduced both the time and the cost for a game's ratings. Free apps are also required to be rated as well. This allows eShop games to come to the region much easier. |
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Revision as of 19:16, 14 May 2020
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The Australia Classification Board (ACB) is the statutory classification body of Australia. It was formerly known as Office of Film & Literature Classification (OFLC) until 2006.
Game Ratings
Icon | Meaning | Impact | Description | Example |
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Exempt | N/A | Exempt from classification. | Art Academy | |
General | Very Mild | All Ages. | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D | |
Parental Guidance | Mild | Parental guidance is recommended for younger audiences under 15. | Super Smash Bros. Brawl | |
Mature | Moderate | Recommended for Mature Audiences 15 and over. | Fire Emblem Awakening | |
Mature Accompanied 15+ | Strong | Restricted to those under 15 unless accompanied by an adult guardian. | MadWorld | |
Restricted 18+ | High | Adults only. | Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge |
Significant Changes to the System
In late 2012, Australia finally added an 18+ rating so certain mature games would not have to be censored or not released in the region at all. The first game to get such a rating was Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.
In August 2014, legislation was passed to revamped the board to make it more modern. This changed how games were rated completely. It greatly reduced both the time and the cost for a game's ratings. Free apps are also required to be rated as well. This allows eShop games to come to the region much easier.