Jan 31, 2013

With Safer Internet Day fast approaching – next Tuesday 5 Feb, our Ambassador Stephanie Brantz has some great tips for parents on keeping their kids safe when they play online games.  To view the piece, click here. Share...

Jan 22, 2013

On 16 January, the Govt released this statement:   Social Networking Sites have agreed to continue promoting user safety as well as undertaking education and awareness raising about antisocial behaviour online under new guidelines announced by the Prime Minister. The Cooperative Arrangement for Complaints Handling on Social Networking Sites commits...

Jan 11, 2013

First R18+ video game announced to hit Australian shores Sydney, Australia – 11 January 2013 – The first R18+ classified video game is set to hit local shores after Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge was given an adult rating by the Classification Board today.   The announcement is welcomed by the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association after more...

Jan 11, 2013

To view the PDF Click here 11 January 2013 MEDIA RELEASE   ‘Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge’ first R 18+ computer game in Australia     The Director of the Classification Board, Ms Lesley O’Brien announced today that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge was the first computer game in Australia to be classified R 18+ in the newly created adult...

Jan 8, 2013

A recent study undertaken by QUT was discussed on ABC news.  The study shows that children are actually better off playing video games than watching TV. To watch the video click here. Share...