Yes, StarCraft II will be sold only to adults in Korea, an area that lives and breathes the original StarCraft on a daily basis. Korea's Games Rating Board, a division of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism laid down their verdict just a few days ago. No specific reasons were given for the adults-only rating.
A spokesperson for Blizzard said that they don't have any official position on the matter just yet. They are currently evaluating their options as to what to do. Previous versions of the game were evaluated to be 15+ from the board, but the latest version earned an 18+, or adults-only rating. Why the change of heart from the Games Rating Board?
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A spokesperson for Blizzard said that they don't have any official position on the matter just yet. They are currently evaluating their options as to what to do. Previous versions of the game were evaluated to be 15+ from the board, but the latest version earned an 18+, or adults-only rating. Why the change of heart from the Games Rating Board?
"Considering that 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,'' said an official from the Games Rating Board.
"However, this rating is not final, as Blizzard will get the chance to object to it.''
"However, this rating is not final, as Blizzard will get the chance to object to it.''
We will have more on this story as it develops.