Manhunt 2: Game for the Fami-Wii?

Uber-violent, Manhunt 2, seems to be raising concern since it's announcement to be released on the Nintendo Wii in Fall '07.

On Feb. 10 2006, Nintendo Executives said the Wii's parental control function should be utilized by parents if and when M-rated games are introduced to the Wii.

According to www.Gamespot.com, the original Manhunt premise involved players "to be a death row inmate forced to run a deadly gauntlet at the whim of a sadistic cinematographer."

For those of you who have never played Manhunt before, here is a video depicting the several ways to "end" and person's life in the original version.

Trust me, give this four-minute video a chance and you'll see why some believe the game might be a bit too much for the family-friendly Wii.

WARNING: Graphic Content, may not be suitable for younger audiences



(Wasn't that nice? Now, back to the point.)

On the other hand - isn't this what some gamers want - a game system that is well-rounded instead of just being chalk full of games like Dewy's Adventure.

On that note, be sure when Manhunt 2 reaches game consoles everywhere, it will bring much controversy as well as our old friend, Jack Thompson.

(Note to self: Be more careful on what is watched minutes after eating.)

-R

*image courtesy of www.web.gameguru.ru