Halloween: The Game Gets Controversial Ban for a Surprising Reason

Halloween: The Game Gets Controversial Ban for a Surprising Reason

(Photo Credit: IllFonic) Halloween: The Game gets a controversial ban, and it is not driven by graphic violence. The Michael Myers game is based on the horror movie known for its gruesome on-screen deaths. However, the ban on the game is for a completely different reason. The game follows the same graphic violence in the gameplay. However, Australian players will not be able to legally purchase the game, according to The Guardian. The Australian…

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Australia Bans Halloween: The Game Because Marijuana Gives Players a Gameplay Advantage

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Australia has banned the upcoming video game Halloween: The Game from sale after regulators determined that a marijuana-related gameplay mechanic violates the country's classification rules. The Australian Classification Board has given the game an RC, or Refused Classification, rating, preventing it from being sold, advertised, rented or legally imported in Australia. The board said the deci…