Rockstar: Thanks for all the support for Manhunt 2

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While we keep on hearing from the angry, outraged side trying to get Manhunt 2 (Wii and PSP) banned everywhere, we really haven’t heard from the folks behind the video game that lets you choke out people with a plastic bag, namely Rockstar.

Here to break the silence, then, is a letter from Rockstar itself, sending out a heartfelt thanks to those who have faithfully supported the game even when it’s clearly under so much fire. Here is the letter, verbatim:

We wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to contact us about Manhunt 2, which we had been planning to release on PlayStation 2, PSP, and Nintendo Wii. As you know, Manhunt 2 was effectively banned around much of the world, after it was refused certification in the United Kingdom, prohibited in Ireland, and denied an M rating in the United States.

We are very proud of Manhunt 2 and believe it builds on what the team accomplished with the first title in the series. The game was developed as a horror experience, and to be an M rated title, aligning it with similar horror content created in other forms of media.

Unlike many other people, we do not think video games should be singled out for special treatment from the authorities. We hope to have more information for you soon, but in the meantime, we wanted you to know how much we value all of your messages of support.

Truly a graceful gesture by Rockstar, and certainly heartening for all to see that they haven’t buckled under with all this flak. Let’s hope, though, that everyone involved in this hub-bub about Manhunt 2 unscathed and unburned.

Manhunt 2 - Image 1 

While we keep on hearing from the angry, outraged side trying to get Manhunt 2 (Wii and PSP) banned everywhere, we really haven’t heard from the folks behind the video game that lets you choke out people with a plastic bag, namely Rockstar.

Here to break the silence, then, is a letter from Rockstar itself, sending out a heartfelt thanks to those who have faithfully supported the game even when it’s clearly under so much fire. Here is the letter, verbatim:

We wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to contact us about Manhunt 2, which we had been planning to release on PlayStation 2, PSP, and Nintendo Wii. As you know, Manhunt 2 was effectively banned around much of the world, after it was refused certification in the United Kingdom, prohibited in Ireland, and denied an M rating in the United States.

We are very proud of Manhunt 2 and believe it builds on what the team accomplished with the first title in the series. The game was developed as a horror experience, and to be an M rated title, aligning it with similar horror content created in other forms of media.

Unlike many other people, we do not think video games should be singled out for special treatment from the authorities. We hope to have more information for you soon, but in the meantime, we wanted you to know how much we value all of your messages of support.

Truly a graceful gesture by Rockstar, and certainly heartening for all to see that they haven’t buckled under with all this flak. Let’s hope, though, that everyone involved in this hub-bub about Manhunt 2 unscathed and unburned.

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