‘Halloween’ game banned in Australia and New Zealand but not over violence | NME
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A survival horror game based on the Halloween series has been banned in Australia and New Zealand due to the inclusion of a controlled substance, not violence. Fans speculate that the ban relates to in-game mechanics involving cannabis, despite it being legal in both countries.
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SPAG90
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| SPAG | Coherent | Objective | Sourced | Concise |
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