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Aussie Government announces Loot Box and Gambling content classification changes - Vooks (www.vooks.net)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Kelly to c/[email protected]

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The Australian Government has announced changes to the way video games are classified in Australia. Starting from September 22nd, 2024, two new rules will apply to games that include “in-game purchases with an element of chance,” such as loot boxes [now M], and games that feature “simulated gambling,” like casino games [now R18+].

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

So real gambling is M, fake gambling is R18+. Makes sense.

[–] Kelly 3 points 3 months ago

To be honest M can still be sold to anyone of any age. But the text descriptions usually highlight the more highly classified content so sports games with loot boxes will see changes like this: