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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