Manhunt 2 Banned In Britain

westlake writes "Rockstar's Manhunt 2 has been banned in the U.K. for what the British Board of Film Classification calls its 'unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying.' 'There is sustained and cumulative casual sadism in the way in which these killings are committed, and encouraged, in the game.' The company has six weeks to submit an appeal. The last game to be refused classification was Carmageddon in 1997. That decision was later overturned via the appeals process."

I'm so f**king angry about this

[Dude McDude]

I'm going to go outside and kick the shit out of the first person I see.

Re:Wasn't there problems with Manhunt in Britain t

[Smight]

So you're saying that even knowing someone who owns manhunt can turn you into a killer?

Re:How dare they!

[BlackCobra43]

buried in my skull. Please take it out soon, it's starting to really itch.

Re:Its not going to work

[Anonymous Coward]

Do they not realise all we have to do is fire up bittorent ?
Ssshhh... Don't say that! All the Government has to do is now is tell parents: "There's this evil thing on the internet called 'bittorrent' that can give access to your kids to the murder simulator Manhunt 2. Think of the children - ban bittorrent!"

Thanks for ruining bittorrent for the rest of us, asshole.

Re:Its not going to work

[Volante3192]

What's next....banning books that have too much violent, sadistic content? Sure its not as flashy as the video game, but, it still promotes the same messages....

Pretty sure everyone would be up in arms against that one. I'm not a fan of the bible myself, but I hear I'm an exception...

Re:Its not going to work

[oliverthered]

I haven't noticed much of a problem with the volume of drugs in the country.
Well except my dealer won't come out at 6am and usually doesn't have stock by Tuesday, but that's soon corrected by Wednesday.

Re:The idea is dumb.

[clem]

Having read your list, all I can think of is the potential of the Wii controller for an immersive baby seal clubbing game. Well, that and those two Japanese gents from the ad campaign playing the baby seal clubbing game.

Re:The Nanny State Strikes Again ...

[WIAKywbfatw]

I love Britain, and have visited many times; but they look like they are heading down the slow road to Hell.

We're trying hard, I tell you but, gosh, darnit, you Americans are hogging the fast lanes in your SUVs.

Had it coming. Was:Its not going to work

[DavidSev]

Yeah, Its not like they knew they were breaking the rules or anything.
Totally not there fault if they push it too far and force the BBFC to finally act.

I think I'll set up a shop to sell drugs, and then sue the government for outlawing my business...

Re:Its not going to work

[Anonymous Coward]

How about responsibility for closing the tags you open?