Neowin News Feed for: Manhunt

A manhunt is underway for the Vault7 leaker

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:30:01 +0000

The FBI and CIA are conducting a joint investigation to determine the source of the Vault7 leaks. Previously, Wikileaks said they got the information from a former U.S. intelligence contractor. Read more...

Censors battle for Manhunt 2 ban

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:27:36 +0000

British censors are seeking a judicial review to block the sale of controversial video game Manhunt 2. Last week developer Rockstar won a hearing at the Video Appeals Committee to have a ban on the... Read more...

Hackers Unlock Extra Violence in Manhunt 2

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:38:51 +0000

Hackers have unlocked violent content previously censored in "Manhunt 2" to give it a marketable rating. The game, initially given an "Adults Only" rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, went on sale in the... Read more...

Legal loophole allows Manhunt 2 to be sold in UK

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:46:41 +0000

Gory game Manhunt 2 can legally be sold to UK consumers as a download, despite the refusal of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) to grant the title a certificate for sale as a... Read more...

Manhunt 2 banned again in the UK

Steven Parker — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:27:15 +0000

Rockstar Games' controversial Manhunt 2 game has been rejected for a second time by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), despite revisions made after a ban in June. Rockstar had launched an appeal to... Read more...

Manhunt 2 Receives "M" Rating, Release Set for Halloween

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:05:00 +0000

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... Read more...

Take-Two Suspends Release Of Manhunt 2

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:27:05 +0000

Following earlier confirmation that Nintendo and Sony would not release Rockstar's Manhunt 2 with its U.S. 'Adults Only' rating, and the game refused a rating in the U.K., Take-Two representatives have confirmed it has "temporarily... Read more...

ELSPA sends open letter to Home Secretary over Manhunt

Thu, 05 Aug 2004 19:05:34 +0000

British publisher trade body ELSPA has sent an open letter to the UK Home Secretary, David Blunkett, expressing serious concerns over the recent media controversy related to Rockstar's Manhunt title. Media reports of a link... Read more...

Retailer drops Manhunt after media frenzy over teen murder

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 17:50:28 +0000

Grand Theft Auto makers causing media trouble again. British electronics retailer Dixons has removed Rockstar's Manhunt title from stores, after newspapers and TV news shows reported allegations that the title had influenced... Read more...