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Australia boycotts Left 4 Dead 2

Gabe Newell may be going to Australia, but his latest game, Left 4 Dead 2, is not. The Australian government has refused classification to the upcoming zombie shooter’s “realistic, frenetic and unrelenting violence.” Because the Australian ratings system doesn’t offer an 18+ rating for games, Left 4 Dead 2 joins the growing list of games banned by the government.

While Valve is unlikely to look upon this decision favorably, it can turn this ban into a marketing bullet point. The first game received a MA15 rating, meaning Left 4 Dead 2 must have a totally noticeable and sequel-worthy increase in violence. Doesn’t that warrant another $60 purchase (for those of you outside Australia)?

[Thanks, Jake and Dai!]

Australia boycotts Left 4 Dead 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australia boycotts Left 4 Dead 2