Violent game 'Manhunt 2' wins appeal against British ban

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2007

LONDON (AFP) — A violent video game featuring blood-spattered scenes in an asylum is set for release in Britain after its makers won an appeal against censors on Monday.

"Manhunt 2" was twice rejected by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) this year, becoming the first video game in a decade to be banned in Britain.

Censors said it demonstrated "casual sadism" and an "unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying".

But its makers Rockstar Games, famous for producing the acclaimed "Grand Theft Auto" series, were successful in an appeal to the Video Appeals Committee which overturned the BBFC's decision.

The reasons for the ruling will be published in the next few days.

Rockstar said it was pleased with the decision and added it...