"Manhunt 2" banned in UK and North America
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive announced the suspend of the release of Manhunt 2 due to a violence ban in the United Kingdom and a ratings controversy in North America.
The launch on the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP settled for July 10, Manhunt 2 is facing a mandatory delay after the ESRB rated the game AO for adults only.
The AO rating would likely cripple game sales because stores such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Target refuse to carry video games with an AO rating. Publisher Take-Two stated it believes the game should have received the M rating – and is now exploring possible options to get the game rating changed.
"Take-Two Interactive Software has temporarily suspended plans to distribute Manhunt 2 for the Wii or PlayStation platforms while it reviews its options with regard to the recent decisions made by the British Board of Film Classification and Entertainment Software Rating Board," a representative told GameSpot. "We continue to stand behind this extraordinary game. We believe in freedom of creative expression, as well as responsible marketing, both of which are essential to our business of making great entertainment."
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