In light of recent bans, and an AO (Adults Only) rating in the US, Take-Two has confirmed that Manhunt 2 will not make its July 10 release on PS2, PSP, and the Nintendo Wii. The official statement from T2:

Take-Two Interactive Software has temporarily suspended plans to distribute Manhunt 2 for the Wii or PlayStation platforms while it reviews its options with regard to the recent decisions made by the British Board of Film Classification and Entertainment Software Rating Board,” a representative told GameSpot. “We continue to stand behind this extraordinary game. We believe in freedom of creative expression, as well as responsible marketing, both of which are essential to our business of making great entertainment.

Unfortunate to say the least. This whole ordeal also proves that a game rated AO, intended for adults only, is effectively banned by the system. Sony, Nintendo and MS will not license AO titles, and nearly all major retailers refuse to stock them.

Take-Two shelves Manhunt 2 [Gamespot]

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