The UK government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport has told <i>GamesIndustry.biz</i> that it has no plans to intervene in the planned release of Manhunt 2 in the UK.
Following the earlier news that Video Appeals Committee had reaffirmed its decision regarding the release of Manhunt 2, Rockstar is now working towards a new release date for the title in the UK.
The Video Appeals Committee has upheld its original decision to accept the appeal made by Rockstar following last year's refusal by the BBFC to grant Manhunt 2 a certificate in the UK.
Following reports of technical problems being suffered by some owners of Bully for the Xbox 360, Rockstar boss Sam Houser has responded by apologising and assuring fans that the company is working hard to find and fix the problems.
Should EA's proposed acquisition of Take-Two go ahead, Electronic Arts could make more Grand Theft Auto titles without the original Rockstar North developers, according to Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter.
Following earlier reports based on comments made by Microsoft's Don Mattrick that Grand Theft Auto IV would feature "multiplayer support" that was "unique to 360", developer Rockstar Games has clarified the situation
Microsoft's senior VP of Interactive Entertainment, Don Mattrick, has told the Major Nelson podcast that Rockstar's forthcoming super-title, Grand Theft Auto IV, will have multiplayer elements which will be exclusive to the Xbox 360.
Rockstar Games has released an official statement in response to yesterday's High Court decision to rule against the Video Appeals Committee, which had previously given the green light for Manhunt 2 to go on sale in the UK.
Rockstar's battle to get Manhunt 2 on to the shelves of UK stores took another twist yesterday as the High Court ruled against the Video Appeals Committee.