Via Kotaku Australia:

The OFLC's classification database is packed full of surprises, both sad and delightful. The most recent of these was not one, but two ratings for Silicon Knights' Too Human. Why would a game get two (or more) ratings? Most of the time it's because a game is released on multiple platforms, but not simultaneously, so the later release has to be classified separately.

However, this is not the case for the Xbox 360-only Too Human.

The first entry for the title is dated May 30, and smacks the game with an "MA 15+". Yet, the second entry on June 18 shows it with the softer "M". My first thought was "Ah damn, not more censorship!", so I contacted Microsoft to find out what the deal was.

According to the publisher, each rating is indeed based on a different build. While there was no official comment regarding the changes to the game, and the need for a revised rating, it stands to reason the earlier version contained stronger themes. Whatever those themes were, it was enough to push Too Human out of the rather heavy MA 15+ bracket and into the softer M, no doubt expanding the game's potential audience.

Now, before you get all excited, this new build was sent out to all regions, not just Australia. It's hard to piece together the sequence of events, but it looks like internationally, Microsoft had a build of the game classified and ready to go. Then, for some reason, Silicon Knights put together a new version with softer themes, which was sent out and - at least in Australia - reclassified.

So, what can we take away from this?:
1) Australia has the same version of Too Human as everyone else;
2) The OFLC classified two versions of the game, with the M-rated one sent to retail and;
3) Both entries are marked "Multi Platform". Does this mean a PC version is on the way?

Discuss what this could possibly mean for Too Human in the TooHuman.net forums.  

I do not know what the guys at 1Up are going to do when Too Human has been released.  These days, Denis Dyack and Too Human have seemed to be a biweekly topic of discussion.  This week in a massive three hour wrap up of the E3 conference, Dyack sits down to discuss his reaction to the demo release, his thoughts on the Unreal Engine, Garnett's recent comments about the game, and why it is never a good idea to set your pants on fire at an E3 party.

Dyack makes his appearance about halfway through the podcast.  After you've queued it up for a listen, sit back and join us for discussion in the TooHuman.net forums.  

Go ahead and mark me down for a 1000/1000.

All of the Too Human achievements outside of those listed as "secret" have been revealed.  There are some big numbers attached to many of these, but judging from the deomo, all will be obtainable through one play through of the game.  It is those hidden achievements that are likely to be the challenging ones.  Check out Inside MGC for the entire list.

 Check out the list and then return to visit us in the TooHuman.net forums.  

A third chapter in the 'Worlds of Too Human' articles from Games Radar is now officially live. Expect another cool video, more lush concept art, fresh screenshots, and a deeper impression of the relevance and history behind the area. Enjoy, and please visit the forums after, to discuss your thoughts.

Perhaps Denis Dyack and the crew at Microsoft have been keeping an eye on TooHuman.net, Team XBox, and now even the GAF.  One look at my friends list indicates the demo is a hot item, and the dozen or so unread messages in my Live message box indicate that everyone out there is wanting to talk about it.  The tide seems to have turned, and people are finally getting on board with what Denis and his team at Silicon Knights have been trying to prove all along.  TheGameReviews.com had this comment abou their recent exchange with Dyack:

TGR got the chance to sit down with Silicon Knights CEO, Denis Dyack, to talk about their upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive, Too Human. One of the questions posed by TGR asked how the response has been to the Too Human demo that was released on Xbox Live to the general public this Monday, to which he responded by saying he is “ecstatic” about the response Too Human has had. He didn’t give any specific numbers, but did ensure us that the demo has been downloaded “a lot.”

Join us back in the forums where things are really exploding with Too Human discussion.