It's taken long enough, but Rockstar is finally appealing the ban that Manhunt 2 received over in the UK. Will they win? Probably not, but at least they are sticking by their game and not letting it go without a fight. I'm still holding out hope something will come around, and the game will the see the light of day soon enough.

From the article:

Not everyone is interested in playing the universally banned Manhunt 2.

But many adult gamers would appreciate the option to decide for themselves whether or not to give the controversial game a go.

It’s taken six weeks, but Rockstar has finally decided to appeal the British Board of Film Classification’s refusal to rate Manhunt 2, which effectively banned the game from sale in the UK. British game industry news site MCV reports Rockstar has lodged an official plea with the Video Appeals Committee.

VAC chairman John Woods will organize a hearing on the appeal, which will include arguments from both Rockstar and the BBFC, as well as a demonstration of the game. So far, no date has been set.

Read the full article over at gamepolitics.com