Manhunt 2 (Update!!! Nintendo supporting the violent game)

Source: http://wii.ign.com/articles/762/762682p1.html

Februrary 8 - It's been less than 24 hours since Rockstar announced Manhunt 2 and already the publisher is on the defensive, hoping to head off any criticisms aimed at the controversial psycho stalk-'em-up's sequel by claiming "it is clearly a game aimed at an adult audience".

In an interview with UK trade Magazine MCV, a Rockstar spokesman said, "We believe Manhunt 2 is a great entertainment experience for fans of psychological thrillers and urban horror." As such not everyone will find the game's content appropriate, with Rockstar admitting, "It's a chilling and compelling drama and is only appropriate for people who are old enough to play it."

Elsewhere in the interview Rockstar likened stories in modern videogames to other mediums, stating that they're "as diverse as the stories in books, film and television."

With a tabloid backlash almost certainly on the cards, Rockstar singled out would-be critics by saying, "We respect those who have different opinions about the horror genre and video games as a whole, but we hope they will also consider the opinions of gamers. Rockstar submits every game to the appropriate bodies for rating and forbidden

UPDATE***

 February 12, 2007 - Nintendo has called for parents and retailers to be aware of age ratings when buying or selling mature-rated games. The advice came in reponse to the announcement that Manhunt 2, the sequel to the controversial stalk-'em-up, would be released on Wii.

Although it may seem like the uber-violent game goes against Nintendo's family-friendly image, a UK spokesperson for the company today backed Rockstar's decision to release the title on Wii but said parents still need to ensure children aren't exposed to adult-orientated products.

He said: "All games for the Nintendo platforms are rated by the responsible authorities to ensure that minors are not exposed to games that are unsuitable for their particular age group and we want to emphasise the need for all users, especially parents and retailers, to be aware of the appropriate age rating before selling or buying a game."

He went on to say parents concerned about children gaining access to inappropriate games should "utilise the PIN-operated Parental Control features built into Wii".

Last week Rockstar attempted to avert any potential criticism of Manhunt 2 by saying it's "clearly a game aimed at an adult audience and we anticipate that it will receive an 18+ rating".

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At least Rockstar announced it as a 18 yrs+ game for me to buy, too bad the kiddies can't play it!!! Lets see how Jack sees this announcement from Rockstar especially the Wii Version

Being that the game is a PS2 and PSP Port, it will take more critism on the PS2, since it will obviously outsell the other versions.

Being that the game is a PS2 and PSP Port, it will take more critism on the PS2, since it will obviously outsell the other versions.

SolidTy

I don't think it is a port because a different Rockstar are working on the Wii version in which it is the same team that made the Warriors while the PS2 and PSP version are being made in London. Plus the Wii's motion sensing controls will be more advertise on different ways of killing with gestures. Don't tell me the PS2 version would be more controversial than the Wii just for a bigger fanbase!?!?!

Wow, why are you sheep so excited over this game? Last I heard, the sheep thought the original was a big pile of casual trash.:| Now it's teh awsome because it's teh mature? WTF?pins_basic

I'm not even hyping this game!!! Read the first post please, its about Rockstar concern in order not to get attack from Jacky boy ever again.

Wow, why are you sheep so excited over this game? Last I heard, the sheep thought the original was a big pile of casual trash.:| Now it's teh awsome because it's teh mature? WTF?pins_basic

Your post makes no sense what so ever. No one said that Manhunt 2 was going to be teh awesome because it is teh mature.

And please come up with a new way to "make fun" of fanboys. "Teh" is getting really old or maybe you just don't know how to spell the?

I want to know who was the first to think that M-rated games were for children... :|
foxhound_fox

Jack Thompson of course!!! Why else he's been saying that Rockstar is poisoning kids mind with games like GTA??? And blame the ESRB for not enforcing the rating enough!!!

    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SpruceCaboose

    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SpruceCaboose

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?web966

    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SpruceCaboose

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"] Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?FireEmblem_Man

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SolidTy

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"] Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SolidTy

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"] Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?ithilgore2006

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

My point was that 360 owners, cannot.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?hyruledweller

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

Good for them, it may have horrible graphics, but that controller will be fun!

[QUOTE="hyruledweller"][QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SolidTy

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

Good for them, it may have horrible graphics, but that controller will be fun!

Exactly, however, more people moving into next gen slower but showing off Manhunt 2 on the Wii will impress the older audience on its controlling. But then we will probrably not see any Manhunt commercial until late at night since the game is aimed at adults for the Wii, PS2, and PSP!!! However, I don't know how would you get a copy if stores don't display AO-rated games

[QUOTE="SolidTy"][QUOTE="hyruledweller"][QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?FireEmblem_Man

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

Good for them, it may have horrible graphics, but that controller will be fun!

Exactly, however, more people moving into next gen slower but showing off Manhunt 2 on the Wii will impress the older audience on its controlling. But then we will probrably not see any Manhunt commercial until late at night since the game is aimed at adults for the Wii, PS2, and PSP!!! However, I don't know how would you get a copy if stores don't display AO-rated games

target sales ao

but i think it be M 18+

Being that the game is a PS2 and PSP Port, it will take more critism on the PS2, since it will obviously outsell the other versions.

SolidTy

Wow, why are you sheep so excited over this game? Last I heard, the sheep thought the original was a big pile of casual trash.:| Now it's teh awsome because it's teh mature? WTF?pins_basic

They finally got a game that have super-duper violence. But less than they know, it's a quick PS2-port for $$$.

[QUOTE="pins_basic"]Wow, why are you sheep so excited over this game? Last I heard, the sheep thought the original was a big pile of casual trash.:| Now it's teh awsome because it's teh mature? WTF?redneckdouglas

They finally got a game that have super-duper violence. But less than they know, it's a quick PS2-port for $$$.

It can't be a quick port if two different studios are working different on both versions :|

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

Being that the game is a PS2 and PSP Port, it will take more critism on the PS2, since it will obviously outsell the other versions.

FireEmblem_Man

I don't think it is a port because a different Rockstar are working on the Wii version in which it is the same team that made the Warriors while the PS2 and PSP version are being made in London. Plus the Wii's motion sensing controls will be more advertise on different ways of killing with gestures. Don't tell me the PS2 version would be more controversial than the Wii just for a bigger fanbase!?!?!

Mark my words.

It won't be AO.DireToad

im sure the makers of the game knows what its going to get :|

[QUOTE="hyruledweller"][QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]    Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SolidTy

There is no NEXT GEN Wii, that doesn't exist. It's called a New Gen for a reason.

Also, it's coming to the PS2 and PSP.

The PS3 and 360 have far better graphical capabilities, if they don't get an enhanced port, they may get Manhunt 3.

Luckily, PS3 owners can play Manhunt 2 in 480p on there PS3.

Good for them, it may have horrible graphics, but that controller will be fun!

grapchis can be better than xbox :| dont be like that

[QUOTE="DireToad"]Mark my words.

It won't be AO.wavebrid

im sure the makers of the game knows what its going to get :|

At least Rockstar announced it as a 18 yrs+ game for me to buy, too bad the kiddies can't play it!!! Lets see how Jack sees this announcement from Rockstar especially the Wii Version

FireEmblem_Man

It's fun how most of the "teh kiddy" claimers aren't even 18 years :) Weslii

[QUOTE="FireEmblem_Man"]

At least Rockstar announced it as a 18 yrs+ game for me to buy, too bad the kiddies can't play it!!! Lets see how Jack sees this announcement from Rockstar especially the Wii Version

gameofthering

Well, if it gets an AO rating then you can't find it on Toys R Us nor Best Buy or even Walmart to keep their hands off of violent games.

[QUOTE="wavebrid"]

[QUOTE="DireToad"]Mark my words.

It won't be AO.DireToad

im sure the makers of the game knows what its going to get :|

Ao game depands on the game not the sexual contenet

[QUOTE="DireToad"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

[QUOTE="DireToad"]Mark my words.

It won't be AO.wavebrid

im sure the makers of the game knows what its going to get :|

Ao game depands on the game not the sexual contenet

[QUOTE="wavebrid"][QUOTE="DireToad"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

[QUOTE="DireToad"]Mark my words.

It won't be AO.loco145

im sure the makers of the game knows what its going to get :|

Ao game depands on the game not the sexual contenet

but will find out

New update now!!!

Yes, Nintendo is supporting Rockstar's decision in the game and yet telling parents to be aware about the settings. And at the same time, will be telling parents about the Parental Controls in the wii!!!

I'll say it again, Manhunt 2 is for Adults and only for Adults!!! And it could be an AO rating, it not, then M is fine

[QUOTE="FireEmblem_Man"][QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"] Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?SpruceCaboose

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"][QUOTE="FireEmblem_Man"][QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"] Wait a second. Is this a Wii next gen game only, like no 360/PS3?caje47

What is that supposed to mean??? :?

[QUOTE="loco145"][QUOTE="wavebrid"][QUOTE="DireToad"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

[QUOTE="DireToad"]Mark my words.

It won't be AO.wavebrid

im sure the makers of the game knows what its going to get :|

Ao game depands on the game not the sexual contenet

but will find out

Hopefully by GDC or later in summer