Take Two Should Release Manhunt 2 with two ratings
UPDATE!
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Unfortunately, more news has surfaced, and Nintendo and Sony have both stated that they do not allow AO rated games to be licensed on their platforms. This effectively bans this software from being released anywhere.
A sad day for freedom of speech and anti-censorship advocates everywhere.
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Manhunt 2 recently received an AO rating by the ESRB. An AO rating is considered the "Kiss of Death" in the gaming world, because many large retail outlets refuse to carry AO games. However, given the high-profile nature of this game, many feel that it can still sell well regardless of the rating that it receives.
To the executives at Take Two, we ask that you continue forward with releasing Manhunt 2 as-is. While we understand that you need to make money on this game, we as gamers would like the opportunity to demonstrate that there is a market for AO rated games. If you wish, continue forward with making changes to Manhunt 2 so that you can ensure that it gets distrubted as widely as possible, but please allow us the opportunity to purchase either version of the game by making both versions available.
Manhunt 2 recently received an AO rating by the ESRB. An AO rating is considered the "Kiss of Death" in the gaming world, because many large retail outlets refuse to carry AO games. However, given the high-profile nature of this game, many feel that it can still sell well regardless of the rating that it receives.
To the executives at Take Two, we ask that you continue forward with releasing Manhunt 2 as-is. While we understand that you need to make money on this game, we as gamers would like the opportunity to demonstrate that there is a market for AO rated games. If you wish, continue forward with making changes to Manhunt 2 so that you can ensure that it gets distrubted as widely as possible, but please allow us the opportunity to purchase either version of the game by making both versions available.
