Manhunt 2 News
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Manhunt 2 leaked by former SCEE employee
Take-Two has confirmed that the un-edited copy of Manhunt 2 for PlayStation 2 that made its way onto the Internet last month was leaked by a former employee of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The un-rated version of the game – which has been banned in the UK and underwent subsequent edi...
- Posted Oct 22nd 2007
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Rockstar responds to BBFC Manhunt 2 ban
Yesterday we reported that the British Board of Film Clasification (BBFC) announced that they will oppose the idea of the re-edited version of Manhunt 2 in the UK. Going by their company name and acting the part, Rockstar took the rebellious approach and called the comments of the BBFC “unacce...
- Posted Oct 9th 2007
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Netherlands to allow sale of Manhunt 2
Initially, Manhunt 2, developed by Rockstar, was effectively banned worldwide due to its Adults Only rating. However, the ESRB recently lowered the game's rating from to Mature in the US, allowing its release this Halloween. Now, officials have discovered that there is no way outlaw the sale of a...
- Posted Sep 1st 2007
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ESRB refuses to explain Manhunt 2's re-rating
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) has this week refused to divulge the reason behind the firm's decision to re-rate Manhunt 2, despite recent remands from California State Senator Leland Yee. Rockstar’s controversial title was originally issued an AO (Adults Only) rating back ...
- Posted Aug 29th 2007
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Manhunt 2 finally gets "M" rating
Rockstar Games caught a huge break today when the ESRB re-rated Manhunt 2 as Mature rather than the previous "Adult only" rating. After both Nintendo and Sony refused to allow Manhunt 2 on their consoles following the AO rating in June, Rockstar began tweaking the title. Founder of Roc...
- Posted Aug 24th 2007
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Rockstar Games appeals Manhunt 2 ban
Nearly a month after David Cooke’s comments on Manhunt 2 and the British Board of Film Censors (BBFC) first game ban in over 10 years, Rockstar has finally staged an appeal. Rockstar Games has reportedly contacted the Video Appeals Committee and filed documentation asking to overturn the BBFC&...
- Posted Aug 2nd 2007
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Manhunt 2 banned in UK
The British Board of Film Classification today refused to give Manhunt 2 an official game rating. David Cooke The BBFC director said issuing a certificate for the game "would involve a range of unjustifiable harm risks, to both adults and minors, within the terms of the Video Recordings Act, an...
- Posted Jun 19th 2007
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