The following is the opinion of the National Institute of Media and the Family (NIMF) on publisher Take Two’s decision to delay Manhunt 2’s release, after the game had been banned by the BBFC in the UK and banned by Nintendo and Sony in the US due to its AO rating. The NIMF believes that the game’s delay is “a victory for parents and children.”

“Because of the their thoughtful decision to give Manhunt 2 its strongest rating, ‘Adults Only,’ the ESRB has sent a strong message to Take-Two and other game makers that they no longer can push the envelope on gratuitous violence in video games. The ESRB showed real leadership in assigning this rating and further evidence it is making significant progress in keeping extremely violent and graphic materials out of children’s hands.”Â

Apparently the NIMF is making these statements based on internet trailers and online descriptions of the gameplay. The organization has yet to play the game for themselves.

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