Take-Two Postpones 'Manhunt' Release

The future of Take-Two's Manhunt 2 came into some doubt Thursday after the game developer decided to hold off on releasing the game.

Originally scheduled for July 10, it is now unclear when the game will be released. Both the US and British game ratings boards have given it an 'Adults Only' rating, which severely limits its potential distribution.

Among its options are canceling the game altogether, pressing on with release only for PCs, or toning down its content. However, from a public statement it appeared it stood by its work, at least for now.

"We continue to stand behind this extraordinary game," it said. "We believe in freedom of creative expression, as well as responsible marketing, both of which are essential to our business of making great entertainment."

Both interest groups and review boards have taken issue with the extreme violence in Manhunt 2, which puts players in the shoes of a deranged man who kills his enemies in search of answers regarding what happened to his family.

While many shooting games are quite violent, some claim the content in Manhunt is especially so.