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- Manhunt 2 Causes Controversy
- Posted About 1 year ago by Sarah
Now that Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 is finally coming out after numerous delays due to intense graphical violence, child advocate group Common Sense Media is urging parents not to buy this game for their children.
Even though the game received a Mature rating from the ESRB and it clearly states on the box that the game is intended for players ages 17 and up, the ironically named Common Sense Media feels that this isn’t good enough.
The best part is that James Steyer, the CEO of the advocate group, hasn’t even seen the version of Manhunt 2 being released this week, but is instead referring to the unrated version that has been circulating the internet since August:
“In my opinion, it’s the most senselessly violent and offensive thing I’ve ever watched… it’s so violent, it struck me personally as pornographic violence.”
Maybe what Common Sense Media should actually be boycotting, then, is the internet, because we all know an unrated version of Manhunt 2 is the only bad thing a child could find there. Nonetheless, Take-Two has responded that there is no proof that a readily downloadable version of the game even exists. They also had this to say:
"Take-Two believes in freedom of creative expression. We also believe in social responsibility. Not all of our products are intended for all consumers and we responsibly market our mature products to adults. We firmly believe that informed adults should be able to make their own choices about entertainment products for themselves and their families."
Can’t wait to hear what Jack Thompson has to say about this one!
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Im getting this game this weekend at the Philly VGXPO. Being 23 (in 4 days) I agree totally with restricting games to adults, but not the art within. Strick enforcement at game stores of the rating system is what will stop the spread of this game to minors. It's sad that Rockstar felt they had to sensor it so far, but I trust them enough to know that this game will be entertaining and just as interesting as the original. Here's a hint Jack....Dont fight the game, fight the distributers. I've seen my friend reject games even to adults when they dont have proof of age. Thats the solution.
I agree, we will wake him
Manhunt 2: rated M. "Oh look, honey. This game looks appropriate for little 10-year-old Billy!"
Fricken idiots. And that includes Jack Thompson.
No!! jack thompson will speak again!!!!!!!!!