Originally slated for release on the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP on July 10, Rockstar Games’ Manhunt 2 was temporarily suspended from release following ESRB rating the game AO (for adults only). Developer Rockstar Games was left with few options since game console companies do not allow AO content on their systems. Along with publisher Take 2 Interactive, Rockstar Games last week announced that it had submitted a modified version of Manhunt 2 to the ESRB, which has now rated the title "M" for Mature for ages 17 and older; Manhunt 2 appears to be on track for a release this Halloween. "Manhunt 2 is important to us, and we're glad it can finally be appreciated as a gaming experience. We love the horror genre. Manhunt 2 is a powerful piece of interactive story telling that is a unique video game experience. We think horror fans will love it," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games.

News source: DailyTech


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(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by brent3000 on 28 Aug 2007 - 00:45
great the games going to suck now they will hopfully bring out a patch for it later to bring back some of the content hehehe
Quote this comment #1.1 Posted by Azmodan on 28 Aug 2007 - 15:38
Or maybe a "Coffee" bug that enables all the censored features!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by jimbo11883 on 28 Aug 2007 - 04:35
How about a PC version with all the original content...
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by Jeremy of Many on 28 Aug 2007 - 04:52
I agree. I liked the first Manhunt but got bored very quickly.
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by illz55 on 28 Aug 2007 - 04:55
I think it would be illegal for them to release the removed content. Unfortunately.
Quote this comment #4.1 Posted by brent3000 on 28 Aug 2007 - 06:02
cuz its optional its not illegal... people make nude patches for the sims... yet i see a G rated game on my stores shelfs... Its like GTA... if its in the game when it comes off the shelf then it gets rated as such... if its added later or by someone else... then its not rated...
Quote this comment #4.2 Posted by Escalade_GT on 28 Aug 2007 - 22:07
^there's a big different between what the buyers make and release as to what the game makers release with the game. Your claim doesn't even make sense...
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by kak on 28 Aug 2007 - 05:32
Not if they release an uncut version as AO and offer it online somehow.
Quote this comment #5.1 Posted by m-head on 28 Aug 2007 - 15:56
The thing is, for some retarded reason they don't allow AO games on consoles.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by _Raven_ on 28 Aug 2007 - 06:02
You know if they released this for PC they would be able to keep the AO rating, I hate that companies are only making for the stupid consoles. CONSOLES FTL!!!
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by Nose Nuggets on 28 Aug 2007 - 16:43
nothing they could put in a game would ever be illigal. it sucks that people would somehow look down on Microsoft, Nintendo, or Sony for 'allowing' AO games on there console. people have there moral compases so far up there own ass's its depressing. who the hell cares if you CAN buy an AO game for the console your 6 your old son owns? WHO CARES? if you dont want to see that kind of stuff then dont buy it, and dont let your kids play it. i dont see where the issues lie. there would be no shortage of sales if this game was released in its un-edited form. in fact, i think you will see a reduction in sales because its dumbed down.
Quote this comment #7.1 Posted by Zoue on 29 Aug 2007 - 02:41
Quote - (Nose Nuggets said @ #7)
there would be no shortage of sales if this game was released in its un-edited form


Actually yes it would, many retailers wouldn't carry an AO rated game, including some of the biggest game retailers in the world like Wal-Mart. It's the equivalent of selling a porn movie.
Quote this comment #7.2 Posted by Hooya on 29 Aug 2007 - 03:55
Quote - (Zoue said @ #7.1)
Quote - (Nose Nuggets said @ #7)
there would be no shortage of sales if this game was released in its un-edited form


Actually yes it would, many retailers wouldn't carry an AO rated game, including some of the biggest game retailers in the world like Wal-Mart. It's the equivalent of selling a porn movie.



But they sell the unrated version of Hostel. "Cut a boob, Rated R; Kiss a boob, Rated NC-17"
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by El Sid on 28 Aug 2007 - 17:44
Any word on whether the ban has been lifted for the UK version?
Quote this comment #8.1 Posted by Nose Nuggets on 28 Aug 2007 - 18:12
i am assuming there is no issue as long as the game falls within the M rating specifications.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #9 Posted by Hooya on 29 Aug 2007 - 03:57
Anyone have any word on what exactly they did in order to change it to M? I mean, the game concept is still the same right? Wasn't the whole thing AO because the whole point of the game was to methodically set out to kill people in unusual/creative/gruesome ways? How exactly can you change the root premise of the game? I just don't get it... If all they did was take out some blood graphics or make it so you pushed a button to strangle the victim instead of moving your hands (Wii controls) that seems a little ... I dunno ... besides the point, doesn't it? I mean, it's still just as violent!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #10 Posted by drygnfyre on 04 Sep 2007 - 02:36
I don't get why the AO rating even exists if no games are ever actually released with an AO rating...
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