Rockstar’s AO Rating Causing Trouble

We posted yesterday that Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 was the first console game to receive an AO rating. Well, as it turns out, that is not a good thing. Both Nintendo and Sony have explicitly stated that AO games will not be released on their consoles. Although the game was never slated for a Microsoft console, they also agreed to that rule. It looks as though the only possible way for them to have the game released is to tone it down. It’s going to be an interesting predicament to watch.

Both companies forbid licensed third-party publishers from releasing games rated AO for Adults Only on their various hardware platforms. Though Manhunt 2 isn’t slated for any of Microsoft’s systems, the company has also confirmed that it does not allow AO-rated titles on the Xbox or Xbox 360.

Source: Gamespot