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Case Study: Australia's Computer Games Audience and Restrictive Ratings System

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  • Jeffrey E. BRAND

    (Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)

  • Jill BORCHARD

    (Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)

  • Kym HOLMES

    (Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)

Abstract

Computer and video games are big business in Australia, just as they are in many other developed economies. However, Australia is unique among developed states because there is no R18+ or "Adult" rating for computer game content in Australia. The present case study represents a snapshot of a larger national audience study of 1614 homes and 4852 individuals within those homes. The research presents demographic, behavioural and attitudinal data by which the largely functioning ratings system may be judged. The data show that the typical gamer is 30 years of age, often a parent and actively engaged in content selection and exposure. By presenting these data in the context of the unique regulatory regime in Australia, this report seeks to demonstrate that consumer power exceeds the control of the state and such control may function to enhance rather than stifle the health of the computer games industry.

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  • Jeffrey E. BRAND & Jill BORCHARD & Kym HOLMES, 2009. "Case Study: Australia's Computer Games Audience and Restrictive Ratings System," Communications & Strategies, IDATE, Com&Strat dept., vol. 1(73), pages 67-80, 1st quart.
    • Handle: RePEc:idt:journl:cs7303
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    Keywords

    Computer Games; Ratings; Audience; Australia.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • L82 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Entertainment; Media
    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
    • O56 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Oceania
    • J19 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Other
    • Z10 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - General

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