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Revisit the Controversy of ‘Manhunt’ in New GVMERS Documentary [Video]

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It’s not so secret that we’re fans of Rockstar Games’ infamous Manhunt. Controversial right out of the gate, Rockstar never shied away from showing just how depraved you could get in the game. Almost 20 years later, and many of the kills you can perform in the game still elicit a wince from many fans.

As luck would have it, seeing as the game was released around this time back in 2003, GVMERS has decided to revisit the original Manhunt in a new documentary. The video explores the controversy surrounding the game leading up to its release, and the ensuing backlash from concerned parents, the media, politicians, and the “usual suspects”.

For those who weren’t around, Manhunt didn’t exactly get the thumbs up from certain people in the United States and elsewhere. In fact, in addition to bans in Germany and New Zealand, the game holds the distinction in Canada as being the first game in the province of Ontario to be classified as a film. That being said, people like myself were still able to buy it without any issues from Electronics Boutique (though I was 19 at the time). Of course, it didn’t help that I had bought the game for my brother for Christmas, and my mom wasn’t thrilled when she saw the news report about Manhunt.

This brings up the obvious question of if we’ll see Rockstar revisiting the series at some point. There’s no doubt that the game has a fanbase, but the series’ lifetime sales of just under two million copies across PC and consoles sadly might be the tipping point. But hey, you never know.

If you’re looking to snag a copy, you can dig around for the PlayStation 2 or the original Xbox versions, or you can grab it on Steam.

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Wired Productions to Publish Psychological Horror Title ‘KARMA: The Dark World’ [Trailer]

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Publisher Gamera Games and developer Pollard Studio have teamed with Wired Productions (the folks who brought us Martha is Dead) to release the psychological horror game KARMA: The Dark World. The game, which has been in development since 2021, is currently slated for a release on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. No release date has been announced.

In a press release, Wired Productions managing director Leo Zullo stated that they saw something special with KARMA: The Dark World. “It evokes, emotions and provokes players to think, feel and question everything. Pollard Studio wanted to create an intense cinematic experience, and I’m delighted we’re able to work so closely with them. It’s truly an exciting game that I can’t wait to reveal more about.”

Described as a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world, KARMA: The Dark World takes place in East Germany, 1984. Players take on the role of Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent for the omnipresent Leviathan Corporation’s Thought Bureau. You have been brought in to investigate actions that have happened in a very specific moment in time. To do so, Daniel infiltrates the memories of suspects to retrace their steps and piece together his investigations. In doing so, Daniel uncovers fragmented memories of his own lurking within the shadows.

As a Roam investigation officer, you work at night, completing the tasks given by the corporation in complete stealth. Your identity as a Roam Agent is intimidating, giving you leverage to gain entry. Using a combination of investigative tools and their own intellect, players must solve puzzles in order to unravel the truth. Diving into peoples’ minds will have you encountering hallucinations and randomly-changing environments. You have to pay attention to the time and space of your location, as well as observe and spot key personnel and events in order to find your way.

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