A revised version of Fallout 3 has been submitted to the OFLC, and the result is a squeaky clean MA15+ product. The OFLC has decided that the Australian public is now allowed to view the "Strong Violence, Drug References and Coarse Language" of the successor of one the most influential games in years, but at what cost? No doubt the drug references will have been toned down. Originally the game labelled one of its health renewal mechanic as morphine, this posed too strong a reference to drug addiction, and showed morphine as beneficial in an every day environment. Most likely the mechanic has taken on a "Med Pack" status now, similar to that of most FPS titles available today, however the exact changes have not yet been released, these should be made public in the coming days if not hours.
 
This gamer however will still be importing the Collector's Edition from Play-Asia (USA classified version) and I'll proudly display my Fallout 3 bobblehead on my desk. We live in a democratic society where free speak and such is the norm, so therefore we should not be censored from what we wish to view in entertainment. The game portrays a post apocalyptic environment that is far from reality, and should not in any persons mind be considered realistic everyday activities. Enough discussion has been made about the subject on many different sources, and enough pure facts have been stated to create an R18 classification for games. If recent events continue, we should expect to have the new classification instated in the near future.
 
An interesting article on Gameplayer outlines some of the 'classification hypocrisy' applied to Fallout 3, with an engaging list of previously released and uncensored games of the past.

According to EB Games, Fallout 3 will be available in stores from October 17 on PC, Xbox 360 and Ps3 .

[Article by Daniel C.]