Take-Two suspends Manhunt 2 distribution

 

Take-Two Interactive Software has temporarily suspended their plans to distribute Manhunt 2 in the wake of the game’s current pariah status among game retailers, console companies, and ratings groups.

According to Reuters, the company has “temporarily suspended” distribution plans for Manhunt 2 as it reviews its options following the game’s banning in the UK and its subsequent “Adults Only” rating in America. In addition to the UK banning of the game, Sony and Nintendo follow a policy of not allowing playback of Adults Only titles on their platforms, essentially killing the game upon release in its current state.

Said Take-Two in a statement, “We continue to stand behind this extraordinary game. We believe in freedom of creative expression, as well as responsible marketing, both of which are essential to our business of making great entertainment.”

Following this, Take-Two’s options are limited to releasing the game in its current state for the PC, reworking the game to remove its AO rating, or dropping the game outright. Chances are though, they’ll rework the game to move the rating into more profitable territory. While the hoopla behind the game’s release may have brought public scrutiny on the game, gamers are definitely more aware of the game now, especially following the game’s favorable review on NGamer. Hopefully, Rockstar Games will be able to keep the game’s important nuances intact whilst making it more ratings-friendly.

 

Take-Two Interactive Software has temporarily suspended their plans to distribute Manhunt 2 in the wake of the game’s current pariah status among game retailers, console companies, and ratings groups.

According to Reuters, the company has “temporarily suspended” distribution plans for Manhunt 2 as it reviews its options following the game’s banning in the UK and its subsequent “Adults Only” rating in America. In addition to the UK banning of the game, Sony and Nintendo follow a policy of not allowing playback of Adults Only titles on their platforms, essentially killing the game upon release in its current state.

Said Take-Two in a statement, “We continue to stand behind this extraordinary game. We believe in freedom of creative expression, as well as responsible marketing, both of which are essential to our business of making great entertainment.”

Following this, Take-Two’s options are limited to releasing the game in its current state for the PC, reworking the game to remove its AO rating, or dropping the game outright. Chances are though, they’ll rework the game to move the rating into more profitable territory. While the hoopla behind the game’s release may have brought public scrutiny on the game, gamers are definitely more aware of the game now, especially following the game’s favorable review on NGamer. Hopefully, Rockstar Games will be able to keep the game’s important nuances intact whilst making it more ratings-friendly.