Alien vs. Predator Banned in Australia...

Some of you may or may not be aware that Sega was planning to release an Aliens vs. Predator game for 360, PS3 and PC in February of next year. It seems at this point Australia will not be receiving that game. It has just been refused classification by the OFLC and Sega decided not to attempt to tone down the violence factor for a similar case with German censors. Refusing classification means that the game will not be able to be sold on Australian shores.

The OFLC claims up close and gruesome decapatation and other violent acts are the reason for the ban. Some of the things in the game definitely sound worthy of an R 18+ rating, which of course Australia does not have. In our next podcast we will be discussing a few things to do with R 18+ ratings and the OFLC, and gamers' favourite Attorney General, Michael Atkinson.

If you're interested in the game or the ban, be sure to check out this report.

Rumour: Blu Ray Coming to 360?

It is now obvious that Blu Ray has defeated HD-DVD, there are now rumors that 360 will join its PS3 rival in using Blu-Ray to enhance games and movies being played on the console and so on...

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer has been quoted saying that we will be able to play Blu-Ray movies on the 360 'soon'.
The CEO was quoted after being quizzed on if Blu-Ray was coming to 360 or not and added 'I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there—you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories'

For more information on the rumor visit Gadgetreview.com

I personally think this will be great idea as it would save me from having to buy a blu ray player.

What do you guys think?


Update: The Xbox 360's go to guy, known as Major Nelson has cleared up the rumour, stating comments made in an interview were made in regards to PC accessories. He also said there were "no plans for Blu-ray on 360". His statement can be found here.

Additional pwning by Mark.