Tag archive: Stefan Pakeerah

The British Board of Film Classification has rejected a revised version of Rockstar Games' Manhunt 2. The BBFC had rejected the studio's initial version of the game back in June, maintaining that the game “encourages visceral killing.” Rockstar Games made changes and resubmitted the game for classification, but it has again been rejected by the board. “There has been a reduction in the visual detail in some of… Read More

For the first time in ten years, the British Board of Film Classification has banned a video game for sale in the UK. Rockstar's Manhunt 2 was rejected by the board for its "unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying." The ruling effectively means the game cannot be legally offered for sale within the United Kingdom. "Manhunt 2 is distinguishable from recent high-end video games by its unremitting bleakness and… Read More