SEGA
sends word that their previously refused classification motion-controlled rail-shooter House of the Dead: Overkill - Extended Cut has now been flagged with a retail-friendly MA15+ rating after successfully navigating the appeals process with the Australian Classification Board.
“It is with great pleasure that we announce the success of our appeal. We are proud to confirm that the game will be released in Australia in its original entirety, with no content altered or removed in any way. We were confident of successfully appealing the Board’s original decision to refuse classification and appreciate that the Classification Review Board has made a decision that complies with the current guidelines and framework” says Darren Macbeth, Managing Director SEGA Australia.
Extended Cut will now head to Australian shelves on October 27th 2011, exclusively for PlayStation 3.