Manhunt 2 distribution suspended - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 22nd Jun 2007, 12:21

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06...on_suspended/1

Take-Two temporarily suspends plans to distribute Manhunt 2 on any platform following censorship and rating problems.

Buzzons · 22nd Jun 2007, 12:31

"if the game is to be recoded for the PC or 360, then it will need to be re-coded."

?

HugoB · 22nd Jun 2007, 12:58

Well it's true isn't it

1 Vote for "over-zealous censorship boards"

inflatable · 22nd Jun 2007, 13:08

I'm against outright banning in this case, but they could expect the rating.. If that's a problem, simply make a less violent sadistic game.. It's as easy as that..

mmorgue · 22nd Jun 2007, 13:21

I'm all for ratings and ensuring kids dont have access to content their parents deem unfit for them (hence the ratings system).

But a big F**K YOU to the BBFC and all those people that are telling me I'm not able to judge for myself whether I want to play it or not! I'm in my 30's and have been playing violent games since Infernal Runner and have yet to have my mind irrepairably warped!

Hmm -- couldn't Take-Two do a "Steam" sort of distribution? Pay online and download it to your PC? (PC version, ofc!). I know many ppl hate Steam, but at least it means Take-Two get the profits directly and we get the game...

C-Sniper · 22nd Jun 2007, 13:31

i know! just re-skin everyone as a terrorist and they will drop the rating to an E!

DougEdey · 22nd Jun 2007, 13:31

Obviously if you can't control your temper then you may need some help.

mmorgue · 22nd Jun 2007, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

Obviously if you can't control your temper then you may need some help.

Vash-HT · 22nd Jun 2007, 15:53

I'm not sure if I'm against this or not, obviously there is a point where games stop being art and become sick and twisted. I don't really mind violence at all, but a game like this, where it seems like the developers have some kind of wierd fetish for mutilating people kind of scares me. I mean do they just sit there and imagine different ways they can cut people up or kill them. I don't think anyone who plays it will be affected too much unless they are really young or very impressionable, but I still have to wonder about someone who makes games like this.

Redbeaver · 22nd Jun 2007, 16:01

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Originally Posted by C-Sniper

i know! just re-skin everyone as a terrorist and they will drop the rating to an E!

hehehe

i also would suggest if the international world is against you, then just tweak the game. its much easier than recoding the whole thing to PC or something...

that way u dont waste the whole development and all the man-hours uve invested in this game...

but if u keep insisting that your ideas of butchering people in as many ways as possible CANNOT be toned-down to accomodate the international view of such subject...

then, im sorry. understand how we see it and we'll understand how you see it.

DXR_13KE · 22nd Jun 2007, 16:08

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Originally Posted by C-Sniper

i know! just re-skin everyone as a terrorist and they will drop the rating to an E!

PERFECT!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Vash-HT

I'm not sure if I'm against this or not, obviously there is a point where games stop being art and become sick and twisted. I don't really mind violence at all, but a game like this, where it seems like the developers have some kind of wierd fetish for mutilating people kind of scares me. I mean do they just sit there and imagine different ways they can cut people up or kill them. I don't think anyone who plays it will be affected too much unless they are really young or very impressionable, but I still have to wonder about someone who makes games like this.

most of the deaths are seen on lots of movies and documentaries.

as for this, i have another BIG F*** YOU for the BBFC and all the others that banned it....... i was waiting for this game..... yes i am a sadistic person and i make snuff films while i sodomize little cute animals

..... NOT!!!

Amon · 22nd Jun 2007, 16:20

Let's hope Microsoft picks up on this game for the Xbox as last resort. I should mention that Manhunt 2 for the Wii is being developed by Rockstar Toronto (which is untypical of Canadians). However, since the game's on pause right now, they're probably on the company patio right now, lighting up (which is typical).

How should I say... "fabriqué au Canada?"

SNIPERMikeUK · 22nd Jun 2007, 16:33

I remember some years ago, when turok was banned from sale in GAME stores, unless they made the blood green, rather than the good old fashioned red.

Maybe Rockstar could be onto a winner with this idea.....But I have my doubts.

cyrilthefish · 22nd Jun 2007, 16:55

change it to zombies! Worked for carmageddon

But seriously, don't ban the game, just slap a big fat 18 sticker and maybe a few extra warnings on it and be done with it.

Censorship = bad, no matter what the reason

[stuart] · 22nd Jun 2007, 16:56

What pisses me off the most is that a ratings board full of prudes are telling me what I can and can't play. Yes, ratings are designed to stop kiddies from playing the game and retailers and parents should follow them, but a select group of people telling me what I can and can't do? Get ****ed. I'm an adult, I can make my own decisions.

I want to play this game the way Rockstar designed it, full of gore and sick, twisted violence, not some watered down garbage where rainbows come out of wounds.

DXR_13KE · 22nd Jun 2007, 17:28

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Originally Posted by [stuart]

rainbows come out of wounds.

that is to sick even for me.

oasked · 22nd Jun 2007, 18:04

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Originally Posted by [stuart]

What pisses me off the most is that a ratings board full of prudes are telling me what I can and can't play.

The BBFC haven't banned a game since 1997 in the UK. To be banned this game has to be pretty twisted. Maybe, just maybe they have a point here?

Spacecowboy92 · 22nd Jun 2007, 19:55

Manhunt 2 [ps2] is still up for preorder on play.com

Tyinsar · 22nd Jun 2007, 21:39

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Originally Posted by cyrilthefish

...
Censorship = bad, no matter what the reason

BULL___!

Are you suggesting that kiddy porn is ok?
What about propaganda saying everyone from group X should be killed?
What about me spamming the internet making false claims about you personally?

Sometimes society has to say that it's NOT OK to say or portray whatever you want.

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Originally Posted by oasked

The BBFC haven't banned a game since 1997 in the UK. To be banned this game has to be pretty twisted. Maybe, just maybe they have a point here?

Quoted for truth

themax · 22nd Jun 2007, 21:46

They should have banned the first one. They didn't. Now all of a sudden this is shocking media that needs to be kept from public view? Sorry, I don't buy it. I could see if they blocked the release of Hostle 1 and 2, SAW 1-3, and other violent displays in effort to curb such media, but they haven't. Atleast not to my knowledge. So I fail to see any gain from them putting their foot down on Manhunt 2.

22nd Jun 2007, 12:21	#1
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22nd Jun 2007, 12:58	#3
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22nd Jun 2007, 16:20	#12
Amon inch-perfect Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cannoning into the reds, Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,456	Let's hope Microsoft picks up on this game for the Xbox as last resort. I should mention that Manhunt 2 for the Wii is being developed by Rockstar Toronto (which is untypical of Canadians). However, since the game's on pause right now, they're probably on the company patio right now, lighting up (which is typical). How should I say... "fabriqué au Canada?" __________________ Defunct Socket 939 San Diego 4000+::2GB PC3200::Radeon 9600 SE 128MB::200GB HDD::24" Dell 2407WFP-HC::WinXP x64/x86 dual boot Dell Vostro 1500 laptop::Socket P Merom T7100::2GB PC5400::Go 8600m GT 256MB::660GB HDD::15.4" WXGA+, 24" Dell 2407WFP-HC::WinXP::Fanatec 911 Wheel+Pedals

22nd Jun 2007, 12:31	#2
Buzzons Mod Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086	"if the game is to be recoded for the PC or 360, then it will need to be re-coded." ?

22nd Jun 2007, 13:21	#5
mmorgue Supermodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mos Eisley, in the bar... Posts: 378	I'm all for ratings and ensuring kids dont have access to content their parents deem unfit for them (hence the ratings system). But a big F**K YOU to the BBFC and all those people that are telling me I'm not able to judge for myself whether I want to play it or not! I'm in my 30's and have been playing violent games since Infernal Runner and have yet to have my mind irrepairably warped! Hmm -- couldn't Take-Two do a "Steam" sort of distribution? Pay online and download it to your PC? (PC version, ofc!). I know many ppl hate Steam, but at least it means Take-Two get the profits directly and we get the game...

22nd Jun 2007, 15:53	#9
Vash-HT Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 193	I'm not sure if I'm against this or not, obviously there is a point where games stop being art and become sick and twisted. I don't really mind violence at all, but a game like this, where it seems like the developers have some kind of wierd fetish for mutilating people kind of scares me. I mean do they just sit there and imagine different ways they can cut people up or kill them. I don't think anyone who plays it will be affected too much unless they are really young or very impressionable, but I still have to wonder about someone who makes games like this.

22nd Jun 2007, 16:33	#13
SNIPERMikeUK Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 136	This Just Might Work!!! I remember some years ago, when turok was banned from sale in GAME stores, unless they made the blood green, rather than the good old fashioned red. Maybe Rockstar could be onto a winner with this idea.....But I have my doubts. __________________ SNIPERMikeUK

22nd Jun 2007, 16:55	#14
cyrilthefish Hypermodder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 838	change it to zombies! Worked for carmageddon But seriously, don't ban the game, just slap a big fat 18 sticker and maybe a few extra warnings on it and be done with it. Censorship = bad, no matter what the reason

22nd Jun 2007, 16:56	#15
[stuart] Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 34	What pisses me off the most is that a ratings board full of prudes are telling me what I can and can't play. Yes, ratings are designed to stop kiddies from playing the game and retailers and parents should follow them, but a select group of people telling me what I can and can't do? Get ****ed. I'm an adult, I can make my own decisions. I want to play this game the way Rockstar designed it, full of gore and sick, twisted violence, not some watered down garbage where rainbows come out of wounds.

22nd Jun 2007, 19:55	#18
Spacecowboy92 Gettin' Lazy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winchester, UK Posts: 757	Manhunt 2 [ps2] is still up for preorder on play.com __________________

22nd Jun 2007, 21:46	#20
themax Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 925	They should have banned the first one. They didn't. Now all of a sudden this is shocking media that needs to be kept from public view? Sorry, I don't buy it. I could see if they blocked the release of Hostle 1 and 2, SAW 1-3, and other violent displays in effort to curb such media, but they haven't. Atleast not to my knowledge. So I fail to see any gain from them putting their foot down on Manhunt 2.