The perpetually
banned Manhunt 2 will finally be released in the UK, after a lengthy battle against the BBFC. David Cooke, president of the BBFC stated: "As I have said previously, we never take rejection decisions lightly, and they always involve a complex balance of considerations. We twice rejected
Manhunt 2, and then pursued a judicial review challenge, because we considered, after exceptionally thorough examination, that it posed a real potential harm risk.
"However, the Video Appeals Committee has again exercised its independent scrutiny. It is now clear, in the light of this decision, and our legal advice, that we have no alternative but to issue an '18' certificate to the game."
Rockstar must be relieved that their game can finally be released -- however, after all the legal battles, we wonder if anyone will buy the poorly-
reviewed title.
[Thanks,
Bill!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-14-2008 @ 10:32AM
Random Hangman said...
Although, according to the BBC website, it's going to be a "cut version"...
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3-14-2008 @ 10:33AM
Michael K. said...
All this press could possibly help sales, but then again maybe people just don't care about it anymore after hearing so many people fight over it, I was getting tired of hearing about it.
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3-14-2008 @ 10:42AM
Mills and Boom said...
If it doesn't get sales it'll be because of reviewers and players alike saying that it's a bad game. All this controversy aside the gameplay is absolute rubbish and should be banned for being a bad game alone.
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3-14-2008 @ 10:45AM
strike said...
Good to hear, i played on my mates hacked version, uncensored, and it was fun. hope it does come out. you can stab people with pens, how cool is that?
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3-14-2008 @ 11:23AM
thissceneisdead said...
it's actually not that bad of a game.
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3-14-2008 @ 1:37PM
Mills and Boom said...
It might be a good game, I just value gameplay too much to touch this game ever again.
3-14-2008 @ 2:25PM
alpha4 said...
Why wouldnt they just import it if they wanted it bad enough
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3-14-2008 @ 3:56PM
bryansurvive said...
i dont regret buying the game but its sucks that i wont be touching it again. i wonder howmuch gamestop is buying for. oh i finally bought jeanne darc. so far so good.
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