Quote:The ban on controversial video game Manhunt 2 in the UK has been lifted and the game will now go on sale.
The Video Appeals Committee upheld an earlier decision that the game could be sold, following a nine-month battle between makers Rockstar and UK censors.

The British Board of Film Classification had taken the fight to ban the game to the High Court, saying the game "went too far".

An edited version of the title will be released with an 18 certificate.

The game was first banned in June 2007 and an edited version of the game was later rejected by the BBFC.

David Cooke, director of the BBFC said: "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."

Developers Rockstar Games has always maintained that the content of Manhunt 2 is no different from other 18-rated entertainment products, such as the film series Saw.

In a statement, the company said: "We are pleased that the VAC has reaffirmed its decision recognizing that Manhunt 2 is well within the bounds established by other 18+ rated entertainment.

"Rockstar Games is committed to making great interactive entertainment, while also marketing our products responsibly and supporting an effective rating system."

Source: BBC NEWS

Finally This will enter the UK but more than likely have the kill sensor activated.
But as i remember it wil also be for the wii aswell as the ps2
If this is anything like the uncut beta i have which was leaked online
then it will be a very good game.

squee666 Wrote:An edited version of the title will be released with an 18 certificate.

Still sucks for people in the UK.

They're probably getting some nerfed-down, blood free, censored version or some dumb shit.

I'll enjoy my lovely blood 'n gore right here in the US of A, thanks.

actually the current version released for consoles in america has censored killscenes
but the beta doesnt :D also you can edit an iso backup for the psp to remove the censor and certain wii homebrew software and modchips can remove the censor

lol
Manhunt is a very crazy game...

Since it's news worthy, I have moved it to Gamer News.

Even if it's censored, at least the UK will have the game..It's better than nothing IMO. As for bypassing the censored stuff, yeah that's usually the only way to do it unless you manage to get your hands on a original copy of the uncut version which is unlikely to happen in most cases..

btw why cant i post in the news section
the soul reason it was posted in general was because i cant post in news

Well because sometimes the news is blatantly a rumor or contains inaccurate information which would be best suited for General Gaming or the other sections if it applies to a console there.

What I might do is moderate the new threads that are made here, and if I approve of it, then it will appear. This is currently not enabled. I'll make an announcement when this has been implemented.