December 11th, 2007
Will Australia follow the UK with Manhunt 2 release?
Will Australia follow the UK with Manhunt 2 release?
With the UK possibly seeing Manhunt 2 very soon now, it brings up the question of Australia. Australia follows the UK in most decisions, such as the banning of Manhunt one for example. They have, so far, failed to rate or even acknowledge Manhunt 2. The hope is that with the news today of Manhunt 2 being passed for release UK (that is if the BBFC don't decide to try and re-re-re-ban it) that Australia will follow key and release the game, or at least give us a rating to work with.
I have attempted to contact the OFLC (Office of Film and Literature Classification - Australia's rating board) but have so far been unable to get a response. I will continue trying, however the chances of a response seem unlikely at the moment. Also, so far all imports of the game have been stopped at customs or stopped by the retailer themselves. This would lead me to believe they are aware of it's existence, but are taking the lazy track of not rating it, most likely to ensure the community don't bring up the question of "Why don't we have an Adults rating for video games?" again...