06-22-2007, 09:27 AM
this manhunt story just keeps going...first the AO rating, then sony and nintendo refuse to let it on their systems, the Aussie thing, and now...
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Take-Two says the game will not make its July ship date and is being "temporarily suspended." A Take-Two representative says, "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."
Well, if they stand behind it, expect the editing option to be Take-Two's approach in getting Manhunt 2 out to the public with an M rating. The M rating might not stop some other forms of controversy, but it'll allow the title to be available for rent and sold in stores. For now, the saga seems to be over.
Well, if they stand behind it, expect the editing option to be Take-Two's approach in getting Manhunt 2 out to the public with an M rating. The M rating might not stop some other forms of controversy, but it'll allow the title to be available for rent and sold in stores. For now, the saga seems to be over.
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Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter has recently stated that Take Two Interactive is expected to spend $1 million reworking Manhunt 2 in order to make it presentable for appeal to ratings boards in all regions. The game isn’t expected to make its release for this quarter, but should see release later this year. Any impact on sales as a result of this whole ordeal should be minimal when it’s all said and done, but Pachter does believe any such impact will be negative.
