![]() It's unknown at this time what Rockstar will do from here to make the game available for purchase. So what have we learned from this? It seems the new management at D2D, GameFly, have found it necessary to not only completely change their policies but to spread around mis-information and not notify developers when their game has been removed. Please reply with your home Mailing address for some free swag! A physical copy of Manhunt 2 might even accompany it.Ī few days later, a package showed up containing the first legitimate known disc version of the game (pictured above), t-shirt, Rockstar stickers, lanyard and hospital arms bands complete with fake blood on them. We very much appreciate you bringing this too our attention, so much so that we would like to genuinely show you. ![]() And we also realize there is now no way for you to acquire this game for your desired platform (PC). Gamefly, who is the new owner, does not approve of Adult Rated games, and refused to offer it on their Website now. There has been a change in ownership over at Direct2Drive. Thank you for bringing this to our attentionĪ day later, he received a message back from what appears to be the "big man" himself, Sam Houser. I will get back to you as soon the changes are made. We will promptly get things straightened out with D2D. Rockstar responded that the removal is "very much news to us" and were attempting to get things sorted out. Undeterred, the fan contacted Rockstar regarding the removal. With this statement, it sounds as if Rockstar removed the title and Direct2Drive has nothing to do with the game's disappearance. We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you. ![]() We regret that we do not have any detailed information in regards to titles recently removed from our site. Games offered are decided by the game's publisher and can be removed at their disgression. Unfortunately not all games are offered on Direct2Drive. A user who goes by GroveSrTLife on Project Manhunt recently discovered the de-listing and contacted D2D about the incident. However, with the recent acquisition, the game has been removed from the service. Since D2D was the only service that allowed AO games and stores would not carry such games, Manhunt 2 for the PC was released exclusively on D2D. When Manhunt 2 was released for PC back in 2009, it received an AO rating as it contained the content previously cut to award it an Mature rating for the console versions. Up until the acquisition, D2D was the only major digital download service to offer games rated Adults Only by the ESRB as other services such as the ever popular Steam have policies against games rated higher than Mature. ![]() Unfortunately, the BBFC was not available to comment further at the time of going to press.Recently, digital distributor Direct2Drive was acquired by GameFly. "The system works in films, but the gameplaying experience is different," he told The Guardian. Lawrence Abramson, a partner at Rockstar’s lawyers, Harbottle & Lewis, claims that the current games ratings system needs rehauling. While gamers rejoice and the Daily Mail’s ‘outraged from Tunbridge Wells’ brigade gets itself in yet another lather with calls to ‘ban these evil games’, it’s nice to see that Rockstar’s lawyer is the voice of reason, summing up this long and sorry saga today. "We are pleased that the VAC has reaffirmed its decision recognising that Manhunt 2 is well within the bounds established by other 18+ rated entertainment," Rockstar said in a statement. Rockstar and its many supporters have continued to stick to the line that Manhunt 2 is adult entertainment and should be considered by the BBFC on a par with mainstream horror films. It is now clear, in the light of this decision, and our legal advice, that we have no alternative but to issue an ‘18’ certificate to the game.” “However, the Video Appeals Committee has again exercised its independent scrutiny.
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