The Australian classification website has updated, with a selection of brand new ratings that show Sierra is still somewhat alive - The Incredible Machine and a sequel to 3D Ultra Mini Golf are coming to what we can assume are Xbox Live Arcade and possibly the PlayStation Network.

The Incredible Machine for Xbox Live Arcade had been revealed a long time ago - in fact, it was announced back in June 2006 during Vivendi Game's investor presentation along with Mega Force (which we also haven't heard from) and Red Baron Arcade (which now seems to be PSN exclusive). Since then we've not heard a peep about the game, until now.

While not particularly considered a good game by many reviewers 3D Ultra Mini Golf ended up being a star of the Xbox Live Arcade, being the 6th best selling title of 2007, and the best selling Sierra title on the platform (Ed. note: should have been Switchball). It's no wonder that Sierra green lit a sequel, but it seems a bit odd considering Activision have released their own golf game Golf: Tee It Up for the XBLA as well. Can the two coexist? Could it possibly use Avatar support like Wii Sports? Hopefully something pops up soon.

These entries into the Australian Classification database specifically mention both Sierra Online as well as Activision Blizzard - so these were not set in place by the old Vivendi Games that got its games cut down to size. These games I assume are also being made by Wanako Studios or other internal development studios unlike Terminal Reality, who are creating the Ghostbusters 2009 title.

It's great to know that The Incredible Machine is still on track for something. I can't wait to throw a bowling ball into a cat to smash a fishbowl.

Finally, as a side note, a 3rd entry did pop up in the classification site - Secret Service. This title didn't mention Sierra, but is also a sudden pop up for the classification website. Activision does have a series titled Secret Service - a 2001 "Activision Value" title that got some pretty bad reviews, but that's already been rated. Does Activision intend on bringing the brand back via downloadable title? It's all speculation at this point.

Source: OFLC - The Incredible Machine, 3D Ultra Mini Golf 2, Secret Service