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Manhunt 2 Rejected By BBFC Again, Rockstar Appeals Again

Posted by Zonk on from the round-and-round-we-go dept.

Gamespot is reporting that, for a second time, the UK's British Board of Film Classification has declined to assign a rating to Rockstar's Manhunt 2. And, again, Rockstar is appealing that decision. "As for why the edits weren't to the BBFC's liking, the board stated that the 'reduction in visual detail in some of the execution kills' was still not enough to bring the title in line with an 18 rating. The director of the BBFC, David Cooke, also said the organisation had suggested further changes to the game be made, although some requests were ignored. Rockstar responded with a statement shortly after the announcement, stating that it would also be appealing this decision, and that the extra changes it was requested to make were 'unacceptable.'"

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  1. Well then... by Otter · · Score: 5, Funny

    As for why the edits weren't to the BBFC's liking, the board stated that the 'reduction in visual detail in some of the execution kills' was still not enough to bring the title in line with an 18 rating.
    Frankly, if they're reducing visual detail "in some of the execution kills", I'm not buying the game anyway! Certainly not when I can instead go the mall and watch iPod users' pants catch on fire.
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  2. F&*! the nanny state by Neon+Aardvark · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Not the kind of game I would normally be interested in, but this ban makes me want to obtain this by other means, and donate a fair price to Rockstar (if this is somehow possible).

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    1. Re:F&*! the nanny state by meringuoid · · Score: 4, Insightful
      Hold on, how is this a Nanny-state situation?

      Because the BBFC are a government body whose job it is to tell adults which films they're allowed to watch and which games they're allowed to play.

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  3. Rockstar by n0dna · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Selling Crap through Controversy.

  4. what the hell? by Pojut · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Wait wait wait...they are saying it is still unsuitable for an 18 rating...that implies that THEY are deeming it "unfit" for anyone, up to and including adults of consenting and legal age.

    Who the fuck are YOU to tell ME what is innapropriate in terms of SIMULATED violence?

    Realize that some people actually enjoy simulated violence and that you are not their mother. Fucking hell.

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    1. Re:what the hell? by Opportunist · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Even if they were my mom. I'm past the age of "legality" for anything there is. I can take a mortgage and ruin my life, I can sign contracts to pyramide schemes, I can join our army and let some idiot punch a hole into my head, I can return the favor and turn him into a fine, red mist, I can sign with pharma corps and let them use my body in any kind of testing, in short, I am legally permitted to destroy my life in any way I deem fit, but I can't play a game?

      WTF?

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