Manhunt 2 is the debut title from the newly formed Rockstar London studio, which is developing the game in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North. Along with the Mature rating, the ESRB also flagged the title for blood and gore, intense violence, strong language, strong sexual content and use of drugs. Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, suspended the game’s release and submitted a modified version that got approved for ages 17 and older. The Ratings Board originally gave Manhunt 2 an AO (Adults Only) rating, which would have greatly cut into its sales given the age of the average gamer. Having been granted a ‘M’ for Mature rating, the game will provide a Halloween treat for North American fans with PlayStation 2, PSP and Wii systems.
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Along with the Mature rating, the ESRB also assigned the following content descriptors to Manhunt 2: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs.Rockstar Games, publisher of the controversial and decidedly adult Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, today announced that its eagerly awaited horror sequel Manhunt 2 will be released on October 31 after being delayed by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Ratings Guide In-depth information on the ESRB rating system. It also looks like Rockstar are going to be eager to show off some 'Responsible Marketing' in light of this fiasco: "Video games rated Mature are for consumers ages 17 and older and are not intended for children. The Wii version is being developed by Rockstar Toronto." On Wednesday (June 20), ESRB president Patricia Vance told MTV News that the AO rating for 'Manhunt 2' was issued earlier this month and that Rockstar has a 30-day window to resubmit a modified. Early previews of Manhunt 2 have consistently praised the game's original design and creative use of narrative, tone, and atmosphere to evoke an experience many consider unmatched in video games. " Manhunt 2 is an extraordinary game, and we eagerly anticipate its release in North America," added Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two.
Manhunt 2 is a powerful piece of interactive story telling that is a unique video game experience. These changes to the game were enough to earn the home console version of Manhunt 2 an M rating (the PC version of this game contains the unaltered. " Manhunt 2 is important to us, and we're glad it can finally be appreciated as a gaming experience," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. Graphics that look modest on the Playstation 2 look really good on the PSP.
In June, Take-Two was compelled to suspend the release of the horror title when the ESRB issued an AO (Adults Only) rating. They are assassins, rebels, thieves, criminals, terrorists and murderers that all have one thing in common a knack for running from the law. This portable edition of Manhunt 2 is arguably better than the console versions.
"This announcement follows the submission of a modified version of Manhunt 2 to the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), who has now rated the title "M" for Mature for ages 17 and older. Rockstar are expected to attend a hearing regarding the BBFC's decision to ban the game in the UK in the next couple of months, so stick with us for news on that. With a little bit of luck, the British Board of Film Classification will wise-up and follow suit. It is not yet known precisely what Rockstar have done to the game in order to recieve the "M" rating, however the decision comes after a 'modified' version of the game was re-submitted to the ESRB. It was inevitable, but after two months of tweaking and possibly watering down, Manhunt 2 has recieved a Mature rating from the ESRB.