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June 19th, 2007, 04:29 PM | #1 | ||
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Manhunt 2 Banned In The Uk (censorship Fucking Sucks)
UK, June 19, 2007 - Manhunt 2 on Wii and PlayStation 2 has been banned after the British Board of Film Classification refused to give the game a rating due to its "unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone... which constantly encourages visceral killing with exceptionally little alleviation or distancing".
Speaking about the ban, BBFC director David Cooke director said that to issue a certificate to Manhunt 2 "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". He went on to explain that it was a decision that hadn't been taken lightly and normally the board would "try to consider cuts or, in the case of games, modifications which remove the material that contravenes the BBFC's guidelines." However, because the violent themes run so deeply throughout the game the BBFC couldn't recommend cuts that would allow Manhunt 2 a UK release, although Rockstar does have the right to appeal against the decision. Cooke said: "Manhunt 2 is distinguishable from recent high-end video games by its unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone in an overall game context which constantly encourages visceral killing with exceptionally little alleviation or distancing. There is sustained and cumulative casual sadism in the way in which these killings are committed, and encouraged, in the game." The ban may come as a suprises to some, considering the original Manhunt game - which courted much controversy and also featured violent themes and brutal killings - was given an 18 certificate by the BBFC in 2003. However, David Cooke said that the sequel couldn't be viewed in the same context. "The game's unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying and the sheer lack of alternative pleasures on offer to the gamer, together with the different overall narrative context, contribute towards differentiating this submission from the original Manhunt game," he explained. Carmaggedon is the only other videogame to be refused classification by the BBFC. The ban was overturned in 1997 after publisher SCi and developer Stainless Games appealed against the decision and the humans - which you ran over in the game - were replaced with zombies to make the experience less visceral and offensive. Rockstar has yet to comment on the ban despite several attempts to contact them. We'll keep you updated with further developments throughout the day.
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June 20th, 2007, 12:31 PM | #2 |
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lame.
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June 20th, 2007, 03:15 PM | #3 |
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So lame.
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June 20th, 2007, 07:40 PM | #4 |
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it gets worse
Sony, Nintendo forbid AO-rated Manhunt 2: Console-makers confirm policies preventing licensed third parties from releasing Adults Only games on their systems, effectively banning the Rockstar title. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6172800.html http://www.gamespot.com/news/6172830.html |
June 21st, 2007, 02:15 PM | #5 |
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who cares if its "lame" it's not affecting us here in the u.s.
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June 21st, 2007, 02:26 PM | #6 | |
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uh yes it is, the U.S. is gonna follow their lead in not releasing it with and AO ratign |
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June 21st, 2007, 05:55 PM | #7 |
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was carmegeadon that taxi game where they put drugs in the city's drinking water and everybody was trying to kill you but you have to go on missions and stuff...a friend of mine had that one...
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June 22nd, 2007, 12:57 AM | #8 |
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UK is doing themselves a favour!
that show sucks
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June 22nd, 2007, 01:04 AM | #9 | |
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Do you have any idea what we're even talking about? |
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June 22nd, 2007, 01:23 AM | #10 |
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^^ apparently not
lol I just read the title theres an extremely sucky reality show called manhunt Last edited by Kamehameha : June 22nd, 2007 at 01:36 AM. |
June 22nd, 2007, 03:32 AM | #11 |
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Never heard of it.
Manhunt 2 is a rediculously violent video game. |
June 22nd, 2007, 04:51 AM | #12 |
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it's prob also a prono as well...
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