Microsoft Begins Age Verification Checks for R-Rated Games in Australia
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Microsoft begins age verification checks for R-rated games in Australia
Microsoft will soon require Australian users to pass age verification checks to access R18+ games across PC and Xbox. The move is one of the first instances of Australia’s Age-Restricted Material Codes being applied to video games. Originally implemented on 9 March, following December’s underage social media ban, the new codes aim to prevent children from accessing age-inappropriate content. Pornography sites were among the first to comply, prev…
Surely you already know that Australia has quite strict regulations in many areas, which, of course, also affects video games through measures such as censorship of violence, as well as gambling (something that recently affected Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V). Now, Press Start reports that even more regulations are coming, which means that anyone who wants to play adult titles (from the age of 18) will have to check their age.
Australia implements age verification requirements for games rated 18+
You're probably aware that Australia has fairly strict regulations regarding a wide range of issues, which of course also affect video games through measures such as the censorship of violence, as well as gambling (something that recently affected Rockstar's {Grand Theft Auto V}). Now, Press Start reports that even more regulations are on the way, meaning that anyone who wants to play titles intended for adults (ages 18 and up) will need to ver…
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