3 outlets - including TrueAchievements, Purexbox and Gamereactor UK - are covering this story.
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TrueAchievements
· Aug 10, 13:10 UTC
Microsoft introduces mandatory age verification for 18+ games on Xbox in Australia
Xbox users in Australia will need to verify their age before accessing games rated 18+
Purexbox
· Aug 10, 11:00 UTC
Xbox Rolls Out Mandatory Age Verification To Access 18+ Rated Games In Australia
Age verification needed for both Xbox and Microsoft Stores. The next time you're looking to buy a game on the Xbox Store, you may be prompted to confirm your age. Xbox is now asking users in Australia (and even some in New Zealand ) to veri…
Gamereactor UK
· Aug 10, 00:04 UTC
Australia implements age verification requirements for games rated 18+
You're probably aware that Australia has fairly strict regulations regarding a wide range of issues, which of course also affect video games through measures such as the censorship of violence, as well as gambling (something that recently a…