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It is now official. Manhunt 2, the game currently mired in controversy, has received an Adults Only rating from the ESRB.
In response, Take Two has issued the following statement.
“We believe the process of rating videogames is to help people make informed entertainment choices and not to limit them.
Manhunt 2 was created for mature audiences and we strongly believe it should receive an M (Mature) rating, aligning it with similar content created in other forms of media. We are exploring our options with regard to the rating of Manhunt 2.”
An Adults Only rating means that the game will not be carried by major retail chains such as Wal-Mart. In addition, Blockbuster and Gamefly have both stated that they will not carry Manhunt 2 if it has an AO rating.
Rockstar hasn’t commented further than the earlier statement, but they have the option of revising the game and/or appealing the rating.