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The ban on the controversial console game Man Hunt 2 will now be lifted and an edited version with an 18 certificate will now go on sale in the UK following a nine-month battle between Man Hunt 2 developer Rockstar and UK censors. Man Hunt 2 was first banned in 2007 and a watered down version of the game was rejected by the BBFC.

Director of the BBFC, David Cooke said earlier:

As I have said previously, we never take rejection decisions lightly, and they always involve a complex balance of considerations.

We twice rejected Manhunt 2, and then pursued a judicial review challenge, because we considered, after exceptionally thorough examination, that it posed a real potential harm risk.

However, the Video Appeals Committee has again exercised its independent scrutiny. 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.

This is good news for Man Hunt fans everywhere, i don’t think Man Hunt 2 is more violent than watching Saw or Hostel.