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Manhunt 2 officialy gets the "M for Mature" rating from the ESRB and yes, I am pumped even though it seems that it has come at the cost of some minor editing to the game. Take Two and Rockstar have posted the official press release declaring an M rating and a release date set for October 31, 2007 aka Halloween. No word yet on what is happening with this game in Europe or the rest of the world yet.

Read More for the official statement, and if you want to celebrate with me, head over to the new, clean, and HUGE Manhunt 2 Gallery, just make sure you know that screenshots are violent and may not be suitable for people under the age of 17.

Don't hate me because I am beautiful, and don't hate me because I love horror. You can hate me for running over your cat, not everyone prefers to hit dogs...

Manhunt 2 Receives "M" Rating
ESRB rating assignment clears the way for October 2007 North American release


New York, NY - August 24, 2007 - Rockstar Games today announced it will release Manhunt 2 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo in North America on October 31, 2007. This announcement follows the submission of a modified version of Manhunt 2 to the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), who has now rated the title "M" for Mature for ages 17 and older.

In June, Take-Two was compelled to suspend the release of the horror title when the ESRB issued an AO (Adults Only) rating.

"Manhunt 2 is important to us, and we're glad it can finally be appreciated as a gaming experience," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We love the horror genre. Manhunt 2 is a powerful piece of interactive story telling that is a unique video game experience. We think horror fans will love it."

"Manhunt 2 is an extraordinary game, and we eagerly anticipate its release in North America," added Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two.

Manhunt 2 is the debut title from the newly formed Rockstar London studio, which is developing the game in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North. Early previews of Manhunt 2 have consistently praised the game's original design and creative use of narrative, tone, and atmosphere to evoke an experience many consider unmatched in video games. The Wii version is being developed by Rockstar Toronto.

Video games rated Mature are for consumers ages 17 and older and are not intended for children. Along with the Mature rating, the ESRB also assigned the following content descriptors to Manhunt 2: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs.