Blizzard has appealed the South Korean classification board’s recent decision to rate StarCraft II Adults Only.
In a move that could prove disastrous for Blizzard given the franchise’s popularity in the country, the nation's ratings body said earlier this week that the title’s level of violence, foul language and depiction of drug use meant it was unsuitable for players under the age of 18.
Blizzard PR representative Bob Colayco told ShackNews that the company has already submitted a newer build of the game to "address the Game Ratings Board’s concerns”, while lead producer Chris Sigaty said this shouldn’t delay the title beyond its targeted mid-year launch.
The original StarCraft has an active professional competition circuit, particularly in South Korea, where it’s the star of the country’s e-sports scene.
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