South Korea rates StarCraft II for Adults Only

Following close in the heels of the recent implementation of the new midnight ban policy among South Korea’s underaged gamers is the South Korean Minsistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s decision to rate StarCraft II with an Adults Only rating.

Following close in the heels of the recent implementation of the new midnight ban policy among South Korea’s underaged gamers is the South Korean Minsistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s decision to rate StarCraft II with an Adults Only rating.

Reports the Korea Times, originally, Blizzard was hoping for an “over-12” rating and so resubmitted the most recent build of the game for rating. However, it still failed to hit that goal, with the game now being limited to 18 and above players.

According to the decision, “Considering the RC version of the game is closer to what will be sold on the shelves compared to the beta versions, we looked more carefully at the content.” The ruling did say however that “this rating is not final, as Blizzard will get the chance to object.”

Blizzard, meanwhile, has released their official statement via their South Korea reps, saying, “We have nothing to say at this point. We are discussing our official position on the matter as well as what would be the right action.”

Via [Joystiq]

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