Rockstar Thanks YOU For The Manhunt 2 Support

Rockstar thanks you for the Manhunt 2 support:

We wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to contact us about Manhunt 2, which we had been planning to release on PlayStation 2, PSP and Nintendo Wii. As you know, Manhunt 2 was effectively banned around much of the world, after it was refused certification in the United Kingdom, prohibited in Ireland, and denied an M rating in the United States.

We are very proud of Manhunt 2 and believe it builds on what the team accomplished with the first title in the series. The game was developed as a horror experience, and to be an M rated title, aligning it with similar horror content created in other forms of media. Unlike many other people, we do not think video games should be singled out for special treatment from the authorities. We hope to have more information for you soon, but in the meantime, we wanted you to know how much we value all of your messages of support.

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a “horror” game? I’m sorry but there’s a pretty thick line between horror and all-out splatter ‘n’ gore. I fail to see the horror value in this game

What a fitting name, “Bubble Boy!” You must live in a bubble. If you go and buy a “horror” movie or game, chances are you are going to see “splatter ‘n gore” somewhere throughout the it. That’s not to say all horror movies or games rely on blood, but many do…simply because it scares or disturbs people to see it. That is one of the key elements of horror. There is no line between horror and gore…many times they are one and the same.