After months of waiting we're about due to get an answer.

VIOLENT computer games have no "greater impact" on players than movies or music videos, government research has found just days ahead of a decision expected to allow the sale of R18+ games.

Attorneys-general will meet in Canberra tomorrow to discuss an R18+ gaming classification, like films and literature.

Both the gaming community and family groups believe the adult rating is almost a certainty after Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor yesterday released a research paper into their impact on encouraging violent behaviour.

The Attorney-General's Department report found "there is no conclusive evidence that violent computer games have a greater impact" than other violent media.

Mr O'Connor backed the finding, saying research rejected claims of a strong link between aggression and violent computer games.

"We need a classification system that protects young minds from any possible adverse affect, while also ensuring that adults are free to make their own decisions about what they play," he said.

The impact on us will be minimal, if any, 'when' it goes through. All it does is align game media with other forms of media that require classifying. Don't expect "Rapelay" to hit the stores ... *looks at Atkinson*

Tip of the beanie to The Daily Telegraph for the info.