Gamertell

The state of New York may become the first to make it illegal to sell violent video games to minors. A bill was recently debated in New York state that, if passed, could make selling violent video games to minors a Class E felony. Although the session ended last Thursday… Continue Reading »

For those gamers who’ve followed the tragically comic progression of Manhunt 2 through the various dens of censorship, the announced death of the game’s launch date just goes to show that ignorance and arrogance are alive and well in the minds of the opponents of the video game industry. These… Continue Reading »

Manhunt 2‘s development began in 2004, a year after the release of the original Manhunt.  The title was wracked with controversy almost from the start. In March 2007, Manhunt 2 became one of Jack Thompson’s pet projects to bar its distribution along with Grand Theft Auto IV.  However, Thompson gave… Continue Reading »

Things aren’t looking good for Take Two’s game, Manhunt 2.  As previously reported here and here, Manhunt 2 has been banned in Ireland and the UK, and has been rated AO by the ESRB.  The news is that Australia has joined the censorship committee, refusing classification to the title.  Australia,… Continue Reading »

Manhunt 2, currently scheduled to be released for the Wii, PS2, and PSP, has been given an AO rating by the ESRB for ultra-violent content. In addition to the UK, which we previously announced as having refused to classify the game, Ireland has banned it as well, citing “the level… Continue Reading »

Manhunt 2, Rockstar’s newest videogame, has been banned in Britain for “unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying”, according to the British Board of Film Classification.  They have refused to give it a rating, essentially prohibiting businesses from selling it. Manhunt 2 is scheduled to be released on July 9,… Continue Reading »