After yesterday BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) banned Manhunt 2 in UK, today Ireland adopted the same decision.

In statement posted on its official web site Irish Film Censor's Office (IFCO) explained that a prohibition order has been made in relation to the video game Manhunt 2.

“IFCO recognizes that in certain films, DVDs and video games, strong graphic violence may be a justifiable element within the overall context of the work. However, in the case of Manhunt 2, IFCO believes that there is no such context, and the level of gross, unrelenting and gratuitous violence is unacceptable.” the official statement reads.

Manhunt 2, scheduled for release on July 10, is the first video game to be banned in Ireland.

"We are disappointed with the recent decision by the British Board of Film Classification to refuse classification of Manhunt 2. While we respect the authority of the classification board and will abide by the rules, we emphatically disagree with this particular decision.” Rockstar said yesterday about the British ban.  

According to Associated Press, Rockstar spokesman Rodney Walker said the company was evaluating the Irish ban. "We're going to look at this on a country-by-country basis, but this game is really important to us," Walker said.

Manhunt 2 is the sequel of Manhunt, a game released in 2003 and rated as 18+ in UK and Ireland.