Legal loophole means digital distribution would be legal, should Rockstar choose that route
Though there’s been no indication that Manhunt 2 publisher Rockstar is considering such action, it has been revealed that an 23 year old legal ruling means that it would be perfectly legal for the publisher to offer its controversial title for download.
The Register reports that downloadable games are not required to have an age suitability classification as such laws only cover physical products. A BBFC spokesperson confirmed to the site that digital distribution of the title “would be legal and not contravening the Video Recordings Act”.
However, whilst this would make distribution of a PC version of the title very easy, there would be a number of complications involved in getting the game running on PS2 or Wii hardware.
Despite being twice refused classification in the UK, Manhunt 2 was granted a Mature rating in the US and will go on sale in the territory on October 29th.
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WHAT'S THE PROBLEM!
So what is up with the classification of this game, simply make it an 18 cert title problem solved?
Or is it Rockstar playing with our minds!
Don't believe the hype!
MM
Re: WHAT'S THE PROBLEM!
When I first heard about manhunt 2, I was fairly exited, to say the least.
The first amnhunt is one fo my favourite xbox titles and the thought of playing a simillar experience with the wii's intuitive controller had me all pink and giggly.
But now this is just getting silly.
I DO NOT WANT to play manhunt 2 on pc.
I have no intention of doing so.
My main problem is, if this ever does ed up coming out on wii, it will be smothered down to the last gory detail,a nd we will end up with "looking for acorns" - a sequel to manhunt
bother this nonsense
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