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R18+ for games means more sex and gore?

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http://www.itwire.com – The Christian Lobby believes the argument for the introduction of an R18+ Classification for video games is being spun into a pro-child protection requirement.  The fear is that once Australia has a new R18+ Classification for interactive entertainment that the market will be flooded with all manner of smut and extreme material.  Do they have a point? (IT news)

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