UK's banned Manhunt 2 same as ESRB's M-rated (Joystiq)

[R.O.B.]

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii, Politics

Just in case there was any confusion as to whether or not the version of Manhunt 2 The British Board Of Film Classification recently decided was still not appropriate for UK audiences was the same as the retooled version the ESRB granted an M-rating to, MCV reveals that - lo and behold - the two versions presented to the ratings bodies were, in fact, the same.

So, while the ESRB has agreed that the changes, notably the obscuration of some of the more violent animations, were enough to remove the AO-rating, the BBFC still found the game "had not gone far enough." The contradiction that the same ratings board has approved the release of violent films like Hostel 2 is not lost on Rockstar. BBFC spokesperson Sue Clark told MCV, "If we were more tough on games than any other medium, don't you think we'd be banning far more titles? Manhunt 2 is the second game we have rejected in 23 years. I'd hardly call that draconian."

Well Rockstar would. They're set to appeal the BBFC's decision.

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[Shortay]

Take the hint Rockstar...

[coire]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Unreasonable Censorship is no substitution for parental Guidance and consent. Rockstar Make games, They shouldn't have to worry about little Johnny Hasbadparents getting their hands on this game, and they shouldn't have to cater to the very people who shouldn't get their hands on the game anyway. If the parents of these kids would actually get involved and do a little bit of uhh, I dunno parenting then the giovernment wouldn't have to censor and ban our games like facists. I'm not saying that a ratings board shouldn't be in place, because that is definently important, I'm saying that if the parents actually took the time to sit down and research these games that their children are playing instead of trying to make sure no one gets to play these games then things would be a lot better.

And for the record, Video games DO get a worse rap than other mediums, I haven't heard of Gordon Brown having any studies on the effects of movies on children, have you?

[wychwood_drinker]

Originally Posted by coire

And for the record, Video games DO get a worse rap than other mediums, I haven't heard of Gordon Brown having any studies on the effects of movies on children, have you?

see the mid 1980's and the whole 'video nasties' thing.