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Australia has always gotten screwed over when it comes to video games. Much like Germany (who, really, is just overcompensating), Australians are given overpriced games that, often times, are heavily edited. When it was announced that GTA IV

The Sydney Morning Herald (I assume this is a newspaper?) is reporting that Australians, fed up with having everything edited for teenage consumption, are hitting retailers where it hurts — in the wallet:

Many Australian gamers have cancelled their orders.

Already angered by the price of the blockbuster in Australia - $120 compared to $US60 ($64) in North America - gamers have reacted with outrage to news… that developer Rockstar has edited the game for Australia in order to obtain an MA15+ rating.

Many gamers said they cancelled their orders with Australian shops and will import a cheaper, uncut version, flouting the law.

Australia seems stuck in the 1950s when it comes to what content is allowed in their media, and it’s an assuring sign to see that the people of Australia are finally standing up and saying that they’ve had enough. Maybe this will be the driving force in forcing Australia to add a 18+ rating so that adults can actually play a damn game.

via Destructoid