'Casually sadistic' video game banned in UK

A sequel to violent video game 'Manhunt' has been banned in Britain, it was announced today.

Tue, 19 Jun, 2007 - 14:19

A sequel to violent video game 'Manhunt' has been banned in Britain, it was announced today.

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) rejected 'Manhunt 2' on the grounds of its "casual sadism" and "unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying".

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