Manhunt 2 banned

i0n · 06-19-2007, 08:59 AM

As expected Ireland has followed suit with the ban:

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A prohibition order has been made by IFCO in relation to the video game Manhunt 2. The Order was made on 18th June 2007 under Sec 7 (1) (b) of the Video Recordings Act 1989 which refers to ‘acts of gross violence or cruelty (including mutilation and torture)’.

IFCO recognizes that in certain films, DVDs and video games, strong graphic violence may be a justifiable element within the overall context of the work. However, in the case of Manhunt 2, IFCO believes that there is no such context, and the level of gross, unrelenting and gratuitous violence is unacceptable.

http://www.ifco.ie/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/...s&type=graphic

ssbb_lover · 06-19-2007, 09:01 AM

^^ don't see i0n post more than once in a thread too much these days.

So...wouldn't all it take...is just order it from somewhere where it IS legal? I mean how does banning a game in certain regions help at all if the person can get it from somewhere else?

miiguy · 06-19-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbb_lover

So...wouldn't all it take...is just order it from somewhere where it IS legal? I mean how does banning a game in certain regions help at all if the person can get it from somewhere else?

meh.
That's exactly what I said.

madbeanman · 06-19-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chach

Without a doubt that has to play a huge role in it. It wouldnt suprise me at all if studies showed that making the movements rather then just pressing buttons causes more aggressive thoughts or actions..

That doesnt explain why the PS2 version was banned.

smashfan · 06-19-2007, 09:49 AM

Dam thats s bummer for those who were gonna get it, well i wasn't but this could go on the downfall of the wii list of being over protective to kids.

Jay61 · 06-19-2007, 10:05 AM

...it was on the PS2 aswell smashfan, so its not just the Wii.

Close · 06-19-2007, 10:10 AM

Sorry for you UK guys, well I live in the US, but my parents probably won't let me get it.

LordArchantos · 06-19-2007, 10:21 AM

Damn. Thank god it still seems to be coming out here in Finland. Must... have it.

Napalmbrain · 06-19-2007, 10:44 AM

Did anyone at the BBFC realise we're not all impressionable mindless children?

Happy · 06-19-2007, 11:01 AM

There is still some hope

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Rockstar can appeal the ban to the Video Appeals Committee, an independent body chaired by John Woods. According to Sue Clark of the BBFC, there have only been about 20 appeals since 1984, and about half have been successful. The bulk of games to be banned by the BBFC have been pornographic; the last mainstream game to receive a ban was Carmageddon in 1997.

Source: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ned-in-the-U-K

Foxy · 06-19-2007, 11:12 AM

Meh

I probs wouldn't of got this anyway tbbh

Rob, you post too much news

I dont have THAT much time to read

Keep up the good work!

KasperJay · 06-19-2007, 11:34 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if the BBFC reversed their decision if enough people complain, I remember hear a similar story a while ago but I can't quite recall what game it was. In any case it won't stop the people who really want manhunt 2 from getting a copy.

Was Carmageddon banned?!?, I remember buying that in store in the UK

Star Striker · 06-19-2007, 11:42 AM

Was REALLY looking forward to this game

The original was my favourite game for the Playstation2

Wii_Smurf · 06-19-2007, 12:08 PM

They'll just lower the content and ask for it to be an 18 again

Marc · 06-19-2007, 01:09 PM

Its pathetic. Unfortunatley there people out there who can't differentiate between whats real and whats fiction. The silly thing is, brutal murders and the like will happen regardless of banning thing like this.

Byuakuya · 06-19-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by supanova

It sure does.

Is the Wii region free?

Nope, its region locked. And yes, this sucks.

minto · 06-19-2007, 02:13 PM

well this makes me want to murder someone

SensesFail · 06-19-2007, 02:48 PM

lol, this sucks for the UK. im glad its not banned here in the US, come to think of it..CAN they ban it? or is that against the constitution? shouldve payed more attention in american history lol.

SensesFail · 06-19-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by minto

well this makes me want to murder someone

hey thats ironic! they banned it because they thought it would make people want to commit violent murders using their wii-motes..but now minto wants to murder sumone because they banned it.. theres really no winning for anybody is there?

dogon1013 · 06-19-2007, 06:30 PM

What would the penalty be if someone actually sold and/or bought manhunt 2 in the UK.

it technically is not banned. they just refused to rate it. (I think)

Would it be a criminal offense to sell or buy it? or would you just be subject to a fine? (I am not up on my UK law...)

(just imagine the mark-up this game will sell for on E-bay

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KasperJay WiiChat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nottingham, England Posts: 6 Friends: 0 2252-4046-4589-5897	I wouldn't be surprised if the BBFC reversed their decision if enough people complain, I remember hear a similar story a while ago but I can't quite recall what game it was. In any case it won't stop the people who really want manhunt 2 from getting a copy. Was Carmageddon banned?!?, I remember buying that in store in the UK Last edited by KasperJay; 06-19-2007 at 11:36 AM.

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dogon1013 WiiChat Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 42 Friends: 0	What would the penalty be if someone actually sold and/or bought manhunt 2 in the UK. it technically is not banned. they just refused to rate it. (I think) Would it be a criminal offense to sell or buy it? or would you just be subject to a fine? (I am not up on my UK law...) (just imagine the mark-up this game will sell for on E-bay )

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