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The controversy that’s heated up the gaming world all summer has just received something of a happy ending. Rockstar and Take Two announced today (August 24, 2007) that a modified version of violent action title Manhunt 2 was awarded an “M” rating and an October 31, 2007 release date in North America. It will still bear content descriptors for “Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs” but the AO has been lifted.

Manhunt 2, (for those who have been living under a digital rock), was previously slapped with an AO rating (the proverbial kiss of death) by the ESRB earlier this summer, sparking a whole mess of deliberation from both sides of the issue, and a great deal of mainstream media attention.

There’s no word yet on just how “modified” the title is, or what exactly has been taken out, though the premise remains the same. Gamers can enjoy a gore-tastic Manhunt 2 Halloween on the Wii, PSP, and PS2.

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