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Rockstar Forces Reconsideration of Manhunt 2 in UK

Posted by Zonk on from the giving-it-a-fair-shot dept.

boot1973 writes "Rockstar has won an appeal which forces the BBFC to look again at the ban that it issued against Manhunt 2. The BBC reports: 'The game could now go on sale, if the BBFC, which is "considering the judgement", takes no further action. In a statement, Rockstar said: "We are committed to making great interactive entertainment, while also marketing our products responsibly and supporting an effective rating system.'"

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  1. Re:How'd that go again? by DrXym · · Score: 0, Troll
    That may be, but crap or not - I say they still deserve publicity if they are willing to stand up to Government censorship.

    You make it sound so noble. In reality, they can't sell their game unless it gets rated. Without a rating they can't release it. Without a rating no console would even certify it. Even with a rating I doubt it will ever make a profit although it might allow them to claw back some losses, assuming any store bothers to stock it.

    It's their own stupid fault for producing this game in the first place. Censorship is not some new phenomenon, something that appeared after they started work on Manhunt 2. It's a reality and should have been considered before they embarked on this money pit.