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Left 4 Dead 2 Unedited Version Final Verdict: BANNED

23 October 2009 / Delayedflight posted in Australia, Censorship, Gaming, Software, Tech / No Comments

The Classification Review Board (the Review Board), after reviewing Left 4 Dead 2 has come to the conclusion that it could not accomodate Left 4 Dead 2 within the MA 15+ bracket and has classified Left 4 Dead 2 as RC (Refused Classification).
This was due to same issues that arose when the game was originally rejected for classification – the depiction of dismemberment and ‘graphic’ violence pertained within the game.

Apparently though the modified version that is classified as MA15+ will only be sold in Australia so we won’t be getting the unedited and ungimped version.

Check out the media release here for more information about the rejection of the unedited version.

Yay, for outdated classification laws diluting another highly anticipated game.

Windows 7 Released in Australia

22 October 2009 / Delayedflight posted in International, Microsoft, News, Software, Tech / 2 Comments

You heard it right Windows 7 is now available from your closest retailer in Australia.
For once Australia gets something early thanks to our position on the International Date Line.

Unfortunately the prices are fairly steep compared to the rest of the world.

Product	AU	US (AU)		UK (AU)
Windows 7
Upgrade
Home premium	$199	$119.99	($129)	£79.99	($141)
Professional	$399	$199.99	($216)	£189.99	($336)
Ultimate	$429	$219.99	($236)	£199.99	($354)
Standalone
Home premium	$299	$199.99	($216)	£149.99	($265)
Professional	$449	$299.99	($322)	£219.99	($389)
Ultimate	$469	$319.99	($345)	£229.99	($407)

The above table (source) shows that we pay a fair amount more for our software than our counterparts in other parts of the world, in some cases it is claimed that we pay five times more for our software.
Personally I think it’s because our market in general is smaller than the likes of the US or the UK meaning overall less units will be shipped so retailers have to make up losses somehow, though having worked in the field of computer retailing I’ve seen my fair share of dodgy pricings.

Anyway, good to see Windows 7 being rolled out and thus far I’m pretty happy to part with my hard earned cash for this release of Windows.

How to run TF2 & L4D in Triple Monitor Glory

26 May 2009 / Delayedflight posted in Gaming, Multi-Monitor, Software, Team Fortress 2, Tech, Tutorial / 4 Comments

Okay so I had a question about how to get TF2 running on three monitors and since Youtube doesn’t give me enough room to explain it I’ll post here.
I’ll include lots of pics for your enjoyment too.

First you need to download a copy of SoftTH from the creator’s site here.

Download the latest release which is 1.08b during the time of writing.
After downloading you should end up with a zip file that resembles something like this.

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