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Take Two Shelves Manhunt 2

Posted by Zonk on from the not-surprising dept.

If you've been following this story so far, it shouldn't come as a shock that Take-Two has shelved Manhunt 2 for the moment, while they decide what to do next. The company is considering its options, and still fully supports the game as a 'work of art'. "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 ... 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." Analysts have already started weighing in, with some seeing this as unfairly targeting the GTA-maker for previous 'sins'.

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  1. loss by mastershake_phd · · Score: 5, Funny

    If take-two takes a loss on this game it could have a chilling effect on freedom of speech for years to come, and companies willingness to push the envelope.

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    1. Re:loss by unlametheweak · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm not even going to bother replying to him. People who don't like something will think up any excuse to get rid of it. His argument has no weight what-so-ever except to those who agree with him. The same with any other logical fallacies. They make good rhetoric for persuading the naive, but nothing more.

    2. Re:loss by Anpheus · · Score: 4, Funny

      I steal cars WHILE playing GTA!

    3. Re:loss by neonmonk · · Score: 2, Funny

      Over-exaggerate much?

      If it weren't for Manhunt I'd be out killing people RIGHT NOW.

      So if you ban Manhunt you're supporting MURDER. of INNOCENT PEOPLE maybe even CHILDREN

      WHY WON'T YOU THINK OF THE CHILDREN???

  2. perhaps take-two should.. by wamatt · · Score: 2, Funny

    show some goddamn spine and stick to their guns! :)

  3. Re:Dear Zonk by poopdeville · · Score: 1, Funny

    I don't really hope he dies. I was exaggerating for effect. If I had to characterize my hopes for Zonk, I'd say I'd like something mildly unpleasant to occur.

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  4. Re:Gosh... by Ryan+Mallon · · Score: 2, Funny

    Posting in this thread is a good start though.

  5. If you do the shit rain dance... by EWAdams · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... you really don't have anything to complain about when you're caught out in a shit storm.

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  6. Re:Arabic by Khaed · · Score: 2, Funny

    Throw in a few suicide bombers and it will be a smash hit.

    I dunno, it might bomb.

  7. Re:loss - MOD CHIPS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Once I purchase a console it's mine, d@mn it! I should be able to play whatever games I purchase for it It is like buying an operating system and being able to run it only on designated hardware! Wait, shit, I am going to be eaten alive here.