I just hope they're doing a European release at all with all the biggest markets here banning the game. =/

I agree with this normally. However, if the game is good and gets good press from those who play it, then the demand will go up and people will go out of their way to get it. We'll have to see how the reviews go, but as of right now it's considered a good game in it's won right (NGamer 92% review). IGN has also given it high praise, so we'll see how it works out when it is reviewed here. Word of mouth can really give the game legs in the long term.


-Darkness

“Against this background, the Board’s carefully considered view is that to issue a certificate to Manhunt 2, on either platform, would involve a range of unjustifiable harm risks, to both adults and minors, within the terms of the Video Recordings Act, and accordingly that its availability, even if statutorily confined to adults, would be unacceptable to the public.”

Isn't it funny that they would ban this but movies like Hostel and Saw don't get banned. I bet they look alot worse then Manhunt does.

Parokki said: I just hope they're doing a European release at all with all the biggest markets here banning the game. =/

Here in Holland you can already pre-order the game so it seems to me it will get released just as planned, except for UK and Germany.

 BTW the first Manhunt was actually banned in Germany as well, according to some sources this actually boosted sales for the game in Germany.

What a load of crap.... Stop censoring games and spend your time fixing much bigger problems stupid governments...

stof said: In other news, Ngamer Magazine gave the game a 92%

What, is issue twelve out already? stof, is it an american or pal release in the review?

 

Rockstars response, not completely unpredictable

http://www.gamesradar.com/gb/wii/game/news/article.jsp?releaseId=20070619165138892030&articleId=20070619165138892030&sectionId=1006

Rockstars response, not completely unpredictable

"We are disappointed with the recent decision by the British Board of Film Classification to refuse classification of Manhunt 2. While we respect the authority of the classification board and will abide by the rules, we emphatically disagree with this particular decision.

"Manhunt 2 is an entertainment experience for fans of psychological thrillers and horror. The subject matter of this game is in line with other mainstream entertainment choices for adult consumers.

"We respect those who have different opinions about the horror genre and video games as a whole, but we hope they will also consider the opinions of the adult gamers for whom this product is intended. We believe all products should be rated to allow the public to make informed choices about the media and art they wish to consume. The stories in modern video games are as diverse as the stories in books, film and television. The adult consumers who would play this game fully understand that it is fictional interactive entertainment and nothing more."

http://www.gamesradar.com/gb/wii/game/news/article.jsp?releaseId=20070619165138892030&articleId=20070619165138892030&sectionId=1006

EDit : sorry double post somehow

llewdebkram said: Is it likely to be illegal to import it into the country under an obscene publications act. Are we going to see arrests of people wanting to play a fantasy game just incase they mimic the actions in it.

I can just see it now.  Drug dogs at the airport sniffing lugage, trying to find illegal copies of Manhunt 2.

 

A couple of links regarding "Manhunt 2" ban including BBFC reasons.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/2007/06/19/manhunt-game-banned-89520-19320919/

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/0/5F0B91FB15D5B748802572FF003BE984?OpenDocument

This one relates to "Law and Order: Double or Nothing" ban or altered game to follow.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6768695.stm?lsm

LOL

Im not a fan of the original game but this is silly and I do expect this game to be heavily imported once it is released.