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Not from teh newsreader (yet) - manhunt 2 banned in the UK
Posted: June 19th, 2007, 12:54
by bomberesque
http://technology.guardian.co.uk/news/s ... 12,00.html
yeah yeah, your mates at Rockstar probably already told you about when they gave you a copy to beta test
"There is sustained and cumulative casual sadism in the way in which these killings are committed, and encouraged, in the game.
"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."
Sounds good. I'm off to Canada next month, who wants a copy?
Posted: June 19th, 2007, 12:58
by eion
The Grauniad wrote:
Issuing a certificate to Manhunt 2 would risk the possibility of "unjustifiable harm" to adults and minors, the BBFC concluded.
Yes, let's use videogames as the scapegoat for society's ills - because no-one ever killed anyone else before Pong came along and changed
everything.
To this, I say "Pfffffft". On the other hand, no doubt this'll help sales elsewhere.
Also, apparently it's only for Wii and PS2. How brutal can it be?
Posted: June 19th, 2007, 12:59
by FatherJack
The first Manhunt was one of the shittest games I've had the misfortune to play.
Posted: June 19th, 2007, 13:05
by bomberesque
I never played teh original, I must admit. I know RS can be a little hit and miss aswell, I had a PS2 game of theirs called Riot or something which played like a hobbled demo of GTA3. Interesting for about 5 minutes then I went back to .... GTA3
I wonder if teh Wii version will use the controller in a virtual axe wielding stylee?
/me buys Wii just in case
Posted: June 19th, 2007, 13:18
by Dog Pants
bomberesque wrote:I wonder if teh Wii version will use the controller in a virtual axe wielding stylee?
I was wondering that. It's be the only good thing about it, as the original held little appeal for me and this one sounds even less interesting. The only thing I like is the Running Man style storyline, but for those kicks I'll just watch Running Man.
Posted: June 19th, 2007, 13:49
by Mr. Johnson
well i liked the original, but that's mainly because i have a weak for games where you can chainsaw someone else.
anyway, if anyone wants it, i'm pretty sure i can get it anywhere in belgium, so just ask.