Guide Note

Manhunt 2 is a psychological horror/action video game sequel to the equally gruesome and popular game Manhunt. Due to the violent nature of the game, it initially received an Adults Only (AO) rating in the United States. The game faced similar challenges in other parts of the world and was modified by Rockstar Games to appease censors.

Fast Facts

Developer: Rockstar North
Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP
Genre: Psychological horror/action
Controversial game
First game in ten years to be banned in Great Britain
ESRB rating: (M) Mature
Release date: October 29, 2007

Controversy

Much like the previous title Manhunt, Manhunt 2 generated controversy prior to its official release. Lawyer and activist Jack Thompson threatened to block sales of the game. Several regionally based rating organizations such as the BBFC, VAC, and ESRB lobbied for a ban as well. Rockstar Games modified the game in attempt to lower its rating. Uncensored copies of the game were leaked onto the internet by a Sony employee who was subsequently fired. Hackers also managed to located the adult only content on the PSP and PS2 versions of the game.

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Manhunt 2

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Manhunt 2
Developer Site: Rockstar North
Wikipedia: Manhunt 2
IGN Wii: Manhunt 2
PlayStation.com: Manhunt 2 (PS2) | PSP
GameFAQs: Manhunt 2 Search
YouTube Video: Manhunt 2 Trailer (Time: 1:07)

Manhunt 2 News and Articles

Google News: Manhunt 2
Yahoo! News: Manhunt 2
Boston.com: "Nintendo's Wii game system puts violence in motion" (2007)
IGN: "Nintendo: Be Aware of Age Rating for Manhunt 2" (2007)
IGN: "Manhunt 2 Only for Adults" (2007)
GameSpy: "Manhunt 2 Banned in Britain" (2007)
Kotaku: Rumor - Target Pulling Manhunt 2
Joystiq: Manhunt 2 One Step Closer to British Unbanning

Manhunt 2 Reviews

Nintendo Wii

MetaCritic.com: Manhunt 2 Reviews
GameRankings.com: Manhunt 2 Reviews
IGN: Manhunt 2 Review
Games Radar: Manhunt 2 Review

PS2

MetaCritic.com: Manhunt 2 Reviews
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PSP

MetaCritic.com: Manhunt 2 Reviews
GameRankings.com: Manhunt 2 Reviews

Manhunt 2 Previews

Nintendo Wii

PlayStation 2

IGN: Manhunt 2 First Look
Kikizo: Manhunt 2: Extensive First-Hand Preview
TVG: Manhunt 2 First Look Preview

Manhunt 2 Online Retailers

GameStop.com: Manhunt 2 Video Game Search
Amazon.com: Manhunt 2 Video Game Search
eBay: Manhunt 2 Video Game Search

Manhunt 2 Message Boards and Blogs

GameFAQs: Manhunt 2 Message Board | PS2 version | PSP version
Google Blog Search: Manhunt 2
Technorati: Manhunt 2
Joystiq: Posts tagged Manhunt 2
Kotaku: Manhunt 2 tag
Nintendo Wii Forum Post: The Manhunt 2 Ban Explained

Manhunt 2 Controversy

Mahalo's Guide to Violence in Video Games
Games Radar: "Unremitting bleakness" means Rockstar's game is rejected" (2007)
SPOnG: "Manhunt 2 Banned" (2007)
GamePolitics.com: "It’s Official: Manhunt 2 Rated Adults Only by ESRB" (2007)
MCV: "BBFC rejects Manhunt 2" (2007)
USA Today: "Britain banning sales of Manhunt 2" (2007)
PC World: "Manhunt 2 game banned in Britain" (2007)

Manhunt 2 Photos

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IGN Wii: Manhunt 2 Images
GameSpot PS2: Manhunt 2 Images
Pro-G: Manhunt 2 Images (PS2)
Flickr: Manhunt 2 Photos

Manhunt 2 Videos

YouTube & Google Video: Manhunt 2
Yahoo! Video: Manhunt 2
GameSpot Wii: Manhunt 2 Videos
GameTrailers.com: Manhunt 2 Videos

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