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Elite Nerr
Francis
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| Quote: | Manhunt 2 on Wii and PlayStation 2 has been banned after the British Board of Film Classification refused to give the game a rating due to its "unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone... which constantly encourages visceral killing with exceptionally little alleviation or distancing".
Speaking about the ban, BBFC director David Cooke director said that to issue a certificate to Manhunt 2 "would involve a range of unjustifiable harm risks, to both adults and minors, within the terms of the Video Recordings Act, and accordingly that its availability, even if statutorily confined to adults, would be unacceptable to the public".
He went on to explain that it was a decision that hadn't been taken lightly and normally the board would "try to consider cuts or, in the case of games, modifications which remove the material that contravenes the BBFC's guidelines." However, because the violent themes run so deeply throughout the game the BBFC couldn't recommend cuts that would allow Manhunt 2 a UK release, although Rockstar does have the right to appeal against the decision.
Cooke said: "Manhunt 2 is distinguishable from recent high-end video games by its unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone in an overall game context which constantly encourages visceral killing with exceptionally little alleviation or distancing. There is sustained and cumulative casual sadism in the way in which these killings are committed, and encouraged, in the game."
The ban may come as a suprises to some, considering the original Manhunt game - which courted much controversy and also featured violent themes and brutal killings - was given an 18 certificate by the BBFC in 2003. However, David Cooke said that the sequel couldn't be viewed in the same context. "The game's unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying and the sheer lack of alternative pleasures on offer to the gamer, together with the different overall narrative context, contribute towards differentiating this submission from the original Manhunt game," he explained.
Carmaggedon is the only other videogame to be refused classification by the BBFC. The ban was overturned in 1997 after publisher SCi and developer Stainless Games appealed against the decision and the humans - which you ran over in the game - were replaced with zombies to make the experience less visceral and offensive. |
http://wii.ign.com/articles/797/797657p1.html
PS2? I thought this was a Wii exclusive.
Anyways, I dont see how this game is really any different than the first.. which was really all about seeing the next death animation. |
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Sting Chameleon
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:29 pm
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That's retarded. I can't believe they banned it just because they assume people are going to start killing because of the "callousness of tone." |
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Larry Koopa
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:32 pm
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i heard the Wii version might be AO |
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Sting Chameleon
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:48 pm
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I don't think Nintendo releases games on their consoles that have an AO rating. |
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Elite Nerr
Francis
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:28 am
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Manhunt 2 has been given an Adults Only rating. So unless they make some changes, this will be the first AO game released on any console. |
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Plastic Mario
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:05 am
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 Looks like the Banhammer is being sold to government officials now. I'd better restock. XD |
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Moogle
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:25 pm
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So wait this game thats AO is still going to be realised publically? |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:32 pm
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The first manhunt was overrated anyway. |
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Super ShadowArticuno
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:42 pm
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| Francis wrote: | | Manhunt 2 has been given an Adults Only rating. So unless they make some changes, this will be the first AO game released on any console. |
I think Conker's Bad Fur Day for N64 was AO... It was a long time ago that I saw this, though. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:49 pm
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| Shadowfire969 wrote: | | Francis wrote: | | Manhunt 2 has been given an Adults Only rating. So unless they make some changes, this will be the first AO game released on any console. |
I think Conker's Bad Fur Day for N64 was AO... It was a long time ago that I saw this, though. |
No it was M for mature. |
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ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:44 pm
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It's practically the only M game for the N64. |
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Elite Nerr
Francis
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:56 am
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So Rockstar announced they are delaying this game... probably to figure out a way to get it an M rating.
I noticed that on Nintendo's website, it says:
| Quote: | | *Please note that Nintendo does not sell or license games that carry the ESRB rating "AO" (Adults Only). |
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Moogle
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:32 am
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| Francis wrote: | So Rockstar announced they are delaying this game... probably to figure out a way to get it an M rating.
I noticed that on Nintendo's website, it says:
| Quote: | | *Please note that Nintendo does not sell or license games that carry the ESRB rating "AO" (Adults Only). |
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I doubt Man Hunt can get away with an "M" rating. What it represents no that im agreeing with the Esrb, but in there eyes there decision is probroley set. |
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Poyo!
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:32 pm
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| Francis wrote: | | Manhunt 2 has been given an Adults Only rating. So unless they make some changes, this will be the first AO game released on any console. |
Will it really be the first? Esrb.com says there have been several AO games. |
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Small Sammer Guy
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:40 pm
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| kirbyfreak94 wrote: | | Francis wrote: | | Manhunt 2 has been given an Adults Only rating. So unless they make some changes, this will be the first AO game released on any console. |
Will it really be the first? Esrb.com says there have been several AO games. |
Well of course but no AO games has been released on consoles, Only PCs.
| Quote: | | *Please note that Nintendo does not sell or license games that carry the ESRB rating "AO" (Adults Only). |
ha yeah right... |
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