Bully slated for 2006 release

Unfortunately that doesn't quite work against the current classification guidelines - some of the things they consider are whether the content encourages interactivity (although normally in the context of sex and drugs rather than violence - ironic that, I'd prefer my kids having sex that shooting each other in the head or arm) - and there's a lot more interactivity in a game than in a book.

They also talk about the different nature of elements depending on how it is presented.

Impact may be lessened where reference
to a classifiable element is verbal rather than visual. For example, a verbal reference to sexual violence is generally of less impact than a visual depiction

A game that provides has both visual (you watch it) and interactive (you cause it) violence, and where that violence is rewarded is a long way from a book - especially because it involves children.

I reckon this one might not make it - not because the classification board will refuse it but I reckon the appeals board will deny it after complains from the Attorney-General, schools, parents, teacher's unions etc.