Rockstar Forces Reconsideration of Manhunt 2 in UK

boot1973 writes "Rockstar has won an appeal which forces the BBFC to look again at the ban that it issued against Manhunt 2. The BBC reports: 'The game could now go on sale, if the BBFC, which is "considering the judgement", takes no further action. In a statement, Rockstar said: "We are committed to making great interactive entertainment, while also marketing our products responsibly and supporting an effective rating system.'"

Re:How'd that go again?

[mdwh2]

That may be, but crap or not - I say they still deserve publicity if they are willing to stand up to Government censorship.

Even if profit is their real motive, it's a gamble - remember that this isn't about age ratings (like in every other western country where they don't have such stupid censorship laws), the current situation is that no adult can legally buy the game.

And some MPs think things should go further - a recent proposed bill [next-gen.biz] suggested allowing MPs to overrule the BBFC when it approves media for release, if they decide that the material is unsuitable for us adults to view.