Manhunt 2 Release Authorised In Europe...

[Gikoku]

Manhunt 2 Release Authorised In Europe...

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Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 may soon enjoy a bone fide release in Europe – albeit only in Holland.

The Dutch Ministry has declined to intervene in the title’s path to retail in the territory – as it would conflict with current Netherlands law.

According to the Associated Press, it will still be possible to prosecute people who distribute the game to those under 16-years-old, but no such case has yet been tried in the country.

In a letter to Parliament, Justice Minister Ernst Hirsch Ballin said:

‘The current law is based on the principle that every adult is considered capable of deciding for himself which games he wants to play, unless it contains illegal material.’

Deciding on whether children should be allowed to play a game is currently ‘the joint responsibility of parents, the audiovisual industry and the government,’ he continued.

He said that his ministry was now examining whether new laws or policies were needed ‘to better protect the youth’.

Hirsch Ballin also pleaded for a unified EU standard for video game ratings.

Well, good news for those in the UK, now you guys can import the game from Holland. :ninja:

 

[Dark Drakan]

Re: Manhunt 2 Release Authorised In Europe...

Just need those idiots at the BBFC to agree to let it be sold here now. Good find +rep

 

[Albion Knight]

Re: Manhunt 2 Release Authorised In Europe...

I don't know very much about the game but wouldn't it be cool if you got to be either the hunter or the hunted in an online death match getting Achievment points for lasting certain lengths of time or buy, without weapons killing your hunter. It would suck to get your head sawed off online though :hmm:

How much would it be to hunt down a real player in the game.

 

[Dark Drakan]

Re: Manhunt 2 Release Authorised In Europe...

Best thing about this article is this quote and the ESRB and BBFC should take note:

The current law is based on the principle that every adult is considered capable of deciding for himself which games he wants to play, unless it contains illegal material.

Obviously with women included however

 

[PSYCHOPAT]

Re: Manhunt 2 Release Authorised In Europe...

i heard it was coming out not only in europe but in the u.s. as well.
they cut a whole bunch of stuff out but now it has an M rating.