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    Donutta: Okay, I'm not bashing Rebellion for their decision. I'm not even Australian. I, however, do not like their reasoning. [W]e wanted to create a title t... more »
    Crankyhobo: I stand by them 100%, in fact i would probably pay double for the game here just so that they could stand by their decision to lose money in australia... more »
    stanleyknife: The situation here in Australia is sad. I sent a calm, considered letter to the SA attorney-general and all i got was some copy+paste bullshit about h... more »
    Verno77: "We will not be releasing a sanitised or cut down version for territories where adults are not considered by their governments to be able to make thei... more »
    Atheist Jew: Awesome. Way to go, Rebellion. more »
    Str8_Jihadin: I just hope they "sanitize" it so that it isn't like Rogue Warrior more »
    KazeEternal: I wasn't planning on buying this game originally, but as an american who can appreciate a company that tells Australia's government to stick it; I may... more »
    UsernameOfTheDead: Good for them. Can't someone in Australia just go online and buy an uncensored digital copy of the game? more »
    -MasterDex-: Amen, Rebellion, amen. It's bad on Australian gamers but at least the option to import is there and if more developers take the stance that Rebellion ... more »
    Jon Q: Good for them, I'm against banning a game because of its content. You don't see people making a big deal out of nude art. or even gory art for that ma... more »
    FP_slomo788: "Rebellion" Oh I get it. more »
    MarkoPolos: Fuck Australia. Bunch of dicks anyway. more »
    lolgreg: Atta boy, Rebellion. Stickin' to your guns... and blood and guts. more »
    Blastarr: I still find it funny that a Country with one of the highest Violent crime rates on the planet takes issue with a Video game because it has Xenomorphs... more »
    Pretty Sneaky Sis: I doubt very much that this will be the trigger for Australian protests or activism. It's a sign of the issue, but not a part of the solution. Maybe a... more »
    Taggart6 wishes you happy holidays!!!: And since they can just grab it on Steam or have it "imported" it makes Aussie's little ban useless. more »
    Chester Coat Sleaves: I was commenting about this with an Australian gamer on this very site the other day. Saying how sad it would be to see them be left out of something ... more »
    Zombeezee: Otherwise they'd be called Conforming. more »
    WhatTheFrag: Nice to see them them take a stand and all. Buut honestly I really hope this is going to be better than the recent offerings and it's been a while sin... more »
    mariospants: My respect for Rebellion has gone up immeasurably. So... are the Alien movies banned in Australia too? Because otherwise that's a double standard. I m... more »
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