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NIMF: Manhunt 2 delay "a victory for parents and children"

Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 1:22AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: News, Titles, Games Tags: ESRB, NIMF, Take-Two Interactive

The National Institute of Media and the Family (NIMF) has chimed in on the recent news that Take-Two Interactive has opted to suspend distribution of Manhunt 2. In their recent statement, the NIMF was more or less pleased by the occurrences, calling it "a victory for parents and children."

Regarding the ESRB's handling of the matter, the NIMF had only praises for them. Said their statement,

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 videogames. 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.

According to the IGN report, the NIMF has yet to play the game, basing its decision on the trailers viewable on the internet, as well on the fact that the game makes the player act out the violence prevalent in the game.

For more of the statements made by the NIMF, feel free to check out the link below for the full statement they gave.

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Oh what a day that we basically start to sensor Media and a companys first amendment right to free speech. Parents are the ones that have to be responsible for the media that gets into the hands of their children. What's the difference between Manhunt 2 and Saw 1, 2, or 3. - at the movies you have to be w/ an adult to see it.. but when it gets on dvd, first come first serve. I definitely hope that Take Two can fight the ESRB's decision, because whose to say that ESRB won't make the same popularity judgment of an AO rating against GTA IV. The entire video game industry should be behind Take Two... on one side they say that the consoles are being purchased by the 25 and up crowd, yet the 18 and up crowd are being punished, responsible 18 and ups, and adults, are punished.. just to cover the lazy parents everywhere... congrats.. its your day indeed lazy parents...

# NIMF? — Guest 2007-06-23 02:44

More like NAMBLA, am I right?

# wtf victory is there? — Guest 2007-06-23 02:58

to buy a m or ao game, you have to be at least 17 or 18. what kids are involved with this rating?

# READ ME! — Guest 2007-06-23 03:05

STUPID F**KING A**HOLE CENSOR PRICKS!!

Thomas makes a good point, like what about Hostel?. That was pretty much a porn/gore fest, and kids can get their hands on that. It's all because of those stupid-ass parents (not all of them, just the stupid-ass ones) who are irresponsible. THEY are the ones buying the media for their kids, and once the transaction of money and media are complete, anything that happens from then on is in the consumers hands. But no, instead they buy this game and blame the companies. Their argument is pretty much this:

"HEY, I just bought this gory game without thinking and after being warned that it's an ADULTS ONLY game, I put it in the hands of my child. AND IT'S YOUR FAULT COS' I DON'T WANT TO LOOK LIKE A BAD PARENT"

It's all BS if you ask me.

# oh good — akuma2099 2007-06-23 03:12

Glad to see another post about manhunt, I was wondering what happened in the last two hours.

# This pisses me off — Guest 2007-06-23 03:28

I'm getting so tired of overprotective people banning things that they don't seem fit. THE GAME IS ADULT ONLY! WTF do Kids have to do with this! if they are afraid their precious lil kids will get their feelings hurt, then DONT LET THEM BUY THE GAME! and SONY their dumb*** comment about not wanting AO games on their Systems is also BULL! there are already porn UMDs out. people should open their eyes.!

# no to manhunt 2! — Guest 2007-06-23 03:36

Stupid law.. It is not about the kids but for an adults too. I do not recommend this game anyway because it is not good for the kids and for an adults as well... Yes, an adults too! Not only the kids, idiot lawmaker! What ? Kids only ? We as an adults are not human too ? GEEZ! Congratulation, dont release this game! This game is sickening to the stomach and perverting.

# Say no to Mormon — Guest 2007-06-23 03:46

Mormon is bad, don't let them corromp your mind ...

# ? — Guest 2007-06-23 04:41

NIMF? Oh i thought it said MILF!

# Mind your own damn business — Guest 2007-06-23 04:46

Stop getting involved overcaring parents, if you over care this much, get your kids to stop doing whatever is wrong, not other people's kids. It's either you have a problem with video game violence (which you might of never even played) or your kids are all crazy and will surely kill people after playing this game. Well unlike your kids, we don't do things in such a way. I'm sure after playing Manhunt, I will go take an ax murder my whole family, my whole subdivision, then get shot down by the cops. I'm sure you'll see me on the news. SYKE

# lol — Guest 2007-06-23 04:51

I didn't know there were porn UMDs out. lol

# FreePlay — Guest 2007-06-23 04:52

That's what I was thinking too ;).

# nobody — Guest 2007-06-23 04:55

why don't you just go f.u.c.k. your mom

# Right on — Guest 2007-06-23 05:02

right on man.

# np, YOU don't buy it then.. — Guest 2007-06-23 05:04

There is no problem with your sensitivity to these kinds of things. But you have a right to NOT buy the game. No one is forcing you to play it. But don't violate our right "as adults" to enjoy the game, or the right of developers to create it.

# Hello, Stupid Parents — Guest 2007-06-23 05:23

What part of 'Do not buy adult games for your children' don't parents understand? What, they want to turn the whole world into Disneyland or something? 'Oh no, the sheer existence of a game meant for adults threatens my precious poopy's existence, we must get all adult-oriented games banned!'

VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT JUST FOR CHILDREN, STUPID

# wow, now it's better to watch real people die? — senjutsu 2007-06-23 05:38

The movies are easier to get for child then videogames now, wow, I suppose the ESBR are proud of themselves, I mean, everybody know that real violence is nothing compared to 3d moddeled violence (cartoon). lol It means that SAW have a lower rating then manhunt? so imbecile.

# Why is Manhunt 1 still on the Shelves then....? — Guest 2007-06-23 05:47

this game is still on the Shelves on PC / XBOX / PS2

In Manhunt2 its got Drawn Shaded Graphics, i have seen Far Worse on DVD Films with all the Gory Horror Films Out there with Life Like Limbs being Severed, with Blood Gushing Everywhere, So this Game & Manhunt 1 are Nothing Compared to that!!!!!

This Game is given 18 for a Reason, because Kiddies & Children are UNDER 18, and So should not be Playing these Games Full Stop, So if they get hold of them, THE BLOODY PARENTS are to BLAME for Letting them & If the Kiddies Download them on Torrent Sites, then again the BLOODY PARENTS should be watching what there Kiddies are doing on there Computers Anyway, as Piracy is Against the Law, and they could get Arrested, and put away in Prison, the Parents that is LOL.....:o)

# this is bs — Guest 2007-06-23 09:48

OMFG MAN THIS IS GAY ASS HELL they need to quit spending time and money on banning games and help ppl who are less fortunate or BAN CIGGERETTES THAT KILLS PEOPLE GAMES DONT KILL CIGGERTTES DO THOUGH I MEAN COME THE ***** ON AND WHAT ABOUT BEER BAN THAT PEOPLE DRIVING DRUNK AND WRECKLESS OMFG AND IF THEY PEOPLE THINK THIS GAME IS BAD AND KIDS DONT NEED TO SEE IT COME TO MY SKOOL AND SHOW ME WHAT KID HASNT SEEN PORN SMOKED OR DRUNK BEER HAD SEX AND DID IT BECUASE OF A GAME??? THERE ISNT ONE GOD DAMN

# R.I.P Hardcore games.... — Guest 2007-06-23 09:59

Doesn't freedom of choice exist anymore....

# umm... — Guest 2007-06-23 10:21

it wasnt sony who said they dont want AO games on their system, PS2 has a couple AO games already.

It was NINTENDO who said none of their consoles will ever have an AO game, not Sony. Sony jus said they dont want it anymroe cuz if its AO barely any copies will sell due to the fact that nearly no major retailers carry AO games.

# NIMF, MILF, whatever — Sr_Moska 2007-06-23 10:25

Like the guy above me said, it's a day for lazy parents who dosen't whant to think even a bit when thy get games for they dumb kids.

I'm 22 yrs opld and I want to play manhunt 2 and I won't kill my neighbourgs or parents or girlfriend

# UMD — Sr_Moska 2007-06-23 10:27

I want a pron UMD lol

# lol — Sr_Moska 2007-06-23 10:28

me too

MILF lol

# To Everyone... — infinitysend 2007-06-23 10:28

Listen. I don't think you all realize the big picture here. This isn't about parents OR kids. This is about the ESRB. Believe it or not folks, the rating system IS A SHAM. You could go up to anyone on the street - anyone in a shop, any parent, any man or woman, ANYWHERE in this blessed country and ask them, if they TRULY, UNDOUBTEDLY, AND COMPLETELY THINK that there is any different between the mental state between a 17 year old and an 18 year old. The answer folks, (like you had to guess) is a big fat NO.

What does this mean? It means - "M" rated games are complete utter BS. We need to make more people realize that the M rating needs to be completely taken out of the rating system. That way we can draw a CLEAR, THICK LINE between what is for TEENS and what is for ADULTS. You gotta be 18 to buy cigarettes, right? 21 to buy alcohol? What about Pornography? What about strip clubs? Everything that we want to keep out of the hands of children we do by setting an age limit. Either 18, or higher. Then, the content is so CONVENIENTLY PLACED OUT OF THE REACH of children. So that if you are *gasp* - I hope you're sitting down for this one - UNDERAGE you just can't buy it. Video games should be absolutely NO exception.

If the M rating was gone, and AO was the rating for Mature content-filled games, then this issue wouldn't exist. Manhunt 2 would be out in July, and everyone would just go on their merry little way.

Someone needs to start a petition or a website or something... ban the M rating!!! ESRB is wrong! AO forever.

# ESBR — Guest 2007-06-23 12:16

Typical how we adults get a raw deal when it comes to computer games, Unfortunately we are also targeted when some stupid idiot goes and shoots up his school.

Banning this game is and insult to be honest, this kind of censorship is not wanted.

Id like to see them ban a movie with the same content, but again its not going to happen.

Problem is, A games machine, whether its a PSP or a PC, will always be associated with children, even though the vast majority or players are aged above 18,

I still find it convenient how, ESBR do not have a contact button on their website.

Anyone know a place on line to start a online partition?

What i don't get is, this game is rated Adult Only, surly that should mean something to the parents who go out and purchase these types of games? just like a Rated 18 porn film, i cant see one parent running out to get there kid, the latest edition of Debbie does Dallas. so what the hell are they thinking when they go into a shop and get a AO rated game?

Some people need to take their head out of there arse.

# last post ever... — darkgeekrocker 2007-06-23 12:23

since the QJ comments seem to be geting less and less mature, this will be my last comment on QJ...lets face it, if someone post soming about a topic clearly, maturely, and debatable, the reply would be "U SUX F@G!11! LOOOOOOOSSSSSSE R1!!1 THATS NO RIGHT!!11! $HIT HOLE!!11!"

so i am done QJ because of the type of crowd they have attracted...i will continue to read their well written articles...but not any of their repliers...heres to a better commenting system.

# talk about random comment — Guest 2007-06-23 12:35

How about taking your own advice,

Also, how about sticking with the article instead of tying to incite a flame war.

It was a bit hypocritical of your self, and just like buying your child a rated AO game, you chose to read the comments. or you don't.

Yet all you have done is come on here and express your view on a small majority of posters and in the process, show that you are no better then them.

Unfortunate you are correct with some of the comments, but really now, you can always just scroll past them..

As for EBRS and the ratings, who cares, if your an Adult, find some way to voice your opinion on the matter and get it into the lime light.

# wow — Guest 2007-06-23 12:43

YEs, enraged gamer, I AGREE!

# Manhunt2 — Guest 2007-06-23 12:54

I have just sent a message to NIMF and it reads like this.

As you well know, manhunt2 is a very violent game and has just received a rating of AO (Adult only) and banned for sale in the UK.

being a 29 year old, i have to say i have seen worse things on TV and in the news than I've ever seen on a PC / computer screen.

I think by shouting about it on your main website you your selves are drawing attention to the game On your own website On the front page. This is inadvertent advertising and could be taken out of context by some children, should they ever visit your site.

If you are truly out to make children and parents more safe, how about Asking the ESBR to drop the M rating on Video games, and start rating them like movies, this would give a clear indication as to what age group the games expected Audience is.

Ask 100 people the same question today, "if they think that a 18 year old is more mature than a 17 year old?" i would calculate that a good 98% would say No.

So please instead of thinking that a AO rating for a game is a victory for parents and children, how about educating parents to stop and think before they buy, and to test the games their children want.

Or do people like me, who are mature enough to know that Manhunt2 is not for children have to suffer censorship because of someones lack of parental skills and child responsibility?

# hum ok — akuma2099 2007-06-23 12:59

Who are you and why should we care what you do?

# Good — Guest 2007-06-23 13:54

FIGHT THE POWAH BROTHAH :P.

Nah, that's good that you have sent a letter to those guys, hopefully it will put some sense into them.

And for the people wanting to sign a petition, go here:

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/manhunt2

And click "Make Signature".

# As GODzilla said — Guest 2007-06-23 15:45

If you don't want the game, then don't but it or play it, others want the game, its like you telling ESRB to ban a new Spiderman game because you think Spiderman is crap, just not right.

How about I start putting up petions or something to ban Mormons, Buddhists or Christians just because I'm not one?

That is what your doing in essence.

# ... — Guest 2007-06-23 15:48

I think people like you are the reason its banned, so calm down, you can still order it online

# KingPepper — Guest 2007-06-23 15:52

I agree with you, yet at the same time, I disagree with you. I agree that most horror flicks are gorier than so called "violent games", yet I disagree with how you said that those "violent games" should be kept out of the hands of children. The fact is, they're just games. It's not like you're killing people in real life. Releiving stress by playing Manhunt 2 is a lot better than releiving stress by going postal on your coworkers, as noones actually getting hurt. Get a grip.

# One Problem — Guest 2007-06-23 15:53

Online Petitions never work, (only 3 or 4 times ever).

But that letter is a very good one, and I hope they just don't move to Junk Email because they are too mature to read all emails

*Rolls eyes*

# Real winner is... — Guest 2007-06-23 16:23

This is a victory for censorship and fascism (okay the later may be a stretch).

I'm 26 years old I don't need someone telling me what I should and should not be able to play.

# **** SAKE — Guest 2007-06-24 00:21

WHAT THE HELL KIND OF PARTENTS BUY THEIR CHILDREN 18+ GAMES! AGGHHH IM SO ****ING ANNOYED I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS GAME! "OH NO! WHAT IF PARENTS BUY THEIR CHILDREN THIS GAME! WE CANT HAVE THAT BAN IT!" **** **** **** ****

# travis — Guest 2007-06-24 07:16

you are teh awesome :)

# infinitysent — Guest 2007-06-24 07:19

no, ban the fricken' AO rating! its f.u.c.k.i.n.g pointless to even have such a thing!

# i think. — Guest 2007-06-24 10:48

i think he was trying to point out that every comment with caps and foul language on this story has 5 stars while the ones supporting ESRB are bearly 1 and half

i agree with you dark on that much but i dont think you should stop readin replys, maybe you should turn on the rate filter lol

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