BBFC seeks to keep Manhunt 2 banned (Joystiq)

[R.O.B.]

Filed under: Culture, Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii

The British Board of Film Classification is drawing a line in the sand when it comes to Manhunt 2. The BBFC is going to the next level and seeking judicial review after the Video Appeals Committee overturned the BBFC's decision to reject giving Manhunt 2 a classification -- essentially creating a de facto ban.

The BBFC believes that overturning their original decision, which was essentially not to make a rating decision on Manhunt 2, will have "fundamental implications with regard to all the Board's decisions." According to the BBFC statement, the Video Appeals Committee decision undermines its power to judge "unacceptable levels of violence." Manhunt 2 now waits in limbo again as the BBFC attempts to overturn the VAC's decision.

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[Shortay]

Shouldn't be banned, but it should be heavily restricted.

[Spore]

Originally Posted by Shortay-01

Shouldn't be banned, but it should be heavily restricted.

Rockstar already toned it down to a blur fest where you can't see what's happening. Games are the only medium that get this kind of attention.