The BBFC have refused to rate the upcoming PS2 and Wii game, due to “casual sadism”. Being only the second game to be refused a rating, the Director of the BBFC- David Cooke, said that is was a decision not to be taken lightly.

David Cooke has said that “…because the violent themes run so deeply throughout the game the BBFC couldn’t recommend cuts that would allow Manhunt 2 a UK release…”

The only other game to have been refused a rating by the BBFC is Carmaggedon, in 1997. The game featured running over humans as part of the main game. The ban was later overturned by changing the humans to zombies.

Rockstar, the company responsible for the controversial first game - as well as GTA and Bully - have declined to comment on the ban so far.

The company has a chance to appeal, but i doubt the BBFC will grant it.

Source: IGN (heard about on kerrang radio though)

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