The buzz has been traveling all over the place about Manhunt 2 being effectively banned in the UK and that Rockstar was given several options to fix that problem. Reasons for the ban included “sustained and cumulative casual sadism” as well as “unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone” . But after six grueling weeks of decision-making, the company wants to fighting against the ban.

A statement from Rockstar simply read, “Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. confirmed today that Rockstar Games has appealed the British Board of Film Classification decision that prohibited the release of any version of Manhunt 2 in Britain.” Take-Two Interactive is Rockstar’s parent company.

John Woods of the VAC (Video Appeals Committee) has personally selected people to sit on the panel and vote on whether the ban will be lifted or not. The BBCC won’t comment on the matter because the legal process is underway.

We’ll have more updates on the matter.