As you may already know, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has made things very difficult for Rockstar, shutting down the release of Manhunt 2 in the UK twice. Rockstar hasn't given up, and now it seems that their persistence has finally paid off.
The Video Appeals Committee voted in favor or Rockstar in its appeal against the BBFC for their decision to ban Manhunt 2 from release in the UK, reports MCV. Of course, the BBFC is now looking at their options and deciding on how to react.
From the BBFC's statement:
“The Board recognizes that the available research findings on the effects of video games (including positive as well as harmful effects) are varied and contested. But we continue to believe that a broad approach to the possible risks is needed, which goes beyond purely behavioral harm, and which also takes account of other possible effects on the sensibilities and attitudes of individuals.”
This is a big win for Rockstar and those against game censorship. Hopefully we'll hear some UK release dates for the Manhunt 2 titles soon.
[Thanks, Prof. Pew]
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12:29 PM on 12.10.2007
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I can hardly control myself...
Rockstar should be utterly ashamed of themselves for three reasons:
a) Creating an awful game
b) Creating a game with such disgusting content
c) Creating a game for the sole intention of manipulating the ratings boards to get attention to sell more copies
No wonder people don't take the industry seriously.
Boo for game so bad it causes cancer.
The games has no 'artistic merit', nor does it do anything interesting or progressive. It's just pure, shock tactic, violent crap aimed at that genres key demographic, teenagers. I was really hoping the BBFC would stick to their guns on this.
No Ferris Bueller's day off, it portrays Fraud, and various misdemeanors. The Godfather? Mob racketeering and violence. A clockwork orange, quickly banned for depicting rape. The simpsons? Implies an underage baby driving a car in the opening credits.
Sure, it may be a dire game (ps2 has plenty of them) but its intended for adult gamers and should be sold as such.
Should be more interesting to watch the Wii cut now. I just don't want Rckstar to be controversial for the sake of it (its tired now, leave it alone), just create good solid games like CCE and Table Tennis seem to show more talent than Rockstar bother showing.
Censorship for the fucking lose.