As you're all doubtlessly aware, I reported on the site earlier that
The BBFC have banned Manhunt 2. As a firm believer in freedom of expresssion and harmless art, this news has shaken my confidence even more in British society and the frustrated me even further in my lamentations about the treatement of videogames as an art form.
Fellow editor David Houghton agrees with me, and together we've decided something must be done. As of the time of writing, we are putting our heads together to come up with some idea pertaining to bringing this issue to the fore and for once, kicking up a stink from the other side of the fence and getting some attention for the pro-game lobby instead of the anti-game lobby.
Right now, David and I intend to rally the troops, so to speak, and see who wants to help. Be it some form of protest, campaign, event, whatever, we want our community to help us. You're all loyal Dtoiders and devoted gamers and the majority of you disagree with the BBFC's decision. As such, now's your chance to help us do more than just complain within our own gated communities and, if not make a difference, at least fucking try.
Who's with us?
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Seriously peeps, with the community we've got, we're in a damn good position to kick up a very pleasingly sized fuss about this, and believe me, myself and Jim are incensed enough to want to do something big. Stick your names below and we'll get the ball rolling.
If i want to play a kick ass game on my Wii that just so happens to involve killing people (like most games in existence), then i will, one way or another.
But yeah, i'm all for fighting this idiocy.
i too would help out with importing, indescreatly, in barbie and or manhunt one or what ever cases with original artwork behind the fake covers. we should all send copies to the countrys leaders and send emails to the press saying they have illegaly imported copies of banned games. and to make the importing even sweeter, use jack thompson as the return address.
then i will sit in a bean bag chair naked eating cheetos playing manhunt 2 on my wii. mmmm cheetos..
Count me in though. I dun wanna be left out on some hate crime action. I'll..uh..yell real loud..
And yeah, if we find a way for anyone from outside the UK, we're more than happy to have you.
Thank you very much, all those who've shown us that support thus far.
I mean, who has the right to decide what we play?
It should be our own choice.
NIERO FIX IT I DON'T LIKE A SQUASHY NAME!
MADNESS!
Would work wonders, especially for cosplayers!
Of course, silly early ideas are par for the course.
We'll do it royal garden party style.
I'll give them a shout tonight.
Half the reason I love the arcade personally. But a valid point to consider in light of this lot.
:'(