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Posted February 25, 2015
A haze of neon carnage.



<span class="bold">Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number</span>, a conclusion to the psychotic saga, is now available to pre-order for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, DRM-free on GOG.com with a 10% discount.

Limbs strewn everywhere, pulsating to the rhythmic thumping of a haunting (hauntingly good) mixtape. <span class="bold">Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number</span> is a conclusion to the maddeningly good saga that's conquered so many of our hearts, then left them bleeding out in the corner of a musty motel room. A quiet end, we should count ourselves lucky. Should have, because Hotline Miami is back with a thick, bloody vengeance. If there is one thing to love about the series (other than than the incredible soundtrack and gritty neon-laced setting), it's the precise, fast-paced gameplay which just got better and a bit more varied. There are new unique mask abilities like dual wielding or chainsaws (maybe dual-wielding chainsaws, if we're lucky), and seven new playable characters to make up this twisted part-prequel, part-sequel story of Jacket's aftermath.

If there was ever a good reason to pick up the bigger package, the <span class="bold">Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Digital Special Edition</span> comes with the Remix EP and 6 unique tracks. An absolute treat, if you're into the Hotline musical stylings. Nothing's lost if you don't want to make the commitment just yet. You can always get the standard edition, and get the upgrade pack when it becomes available later on.

Once it's complete, all versions of the game will also come with a DRM-free Custom Level Editor to create your own maps and share them with friends. While you're waiting, make sure to grab the Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Digital Comics for free!



Ring ring. It's <span class="bold">Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number</span>. Will you pick up? The pre-order is available now on GOG.com, with a 10% discount.











Why is Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number not available for pre-order in Australia?
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number was refused classification by the Australian Classification Board - the classification and censorship body formed by the Australian Government - this means that we are legally unable to sell the game to our Australian customers. We hated to hear it as much as you do, but after thoughtful consideration we felt that by refusing to sell the game worldwide, we would effectively apply the Australian censorship to 190+ other countries in the world. That would be unfairly punishing not just to our customers, but also the developers who took a stand against censoring their game.
By preventing purchases from IP's located within the borders of Australia, we make sure that the smallest number of people are affected by the ban. It sucks, but we believe it's the least of all evils.
Post edited February 25, 2015 by Konrad
Posted February 25, 2015
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vicklemos: I say travel to the nearest country (Papua New Guinea?), buy the GOG version, rip it on a cd (hey, it's yours afterall), sharpen it like crazy, go back to Kammerra and go on a "senate (?) rampage", cutting politics asscracks with your brand new Hotline Miami 2 forged weapon :P
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CarrionCrow: I'll pass on that one.

I'd much rather the politicians treat the people they're supposed to represent as rational adults who can choose their own forms of entertainment.
Not a big fan of giving people who live for an excuse more ammunition to justify their ridiculous bullshit.
Although some serious asscracks precise cuts would be cool, huh? :)
You're totally right. Weird to see a solid democracy like Australia doing that. Heck, if I'm not mistaken, lotsa games are banned in Saudi Arabia (even Pok&eacute;mon), but neighbor Qatar is a free for all. And we're talking totalitarian countries here, not Australia.
Post edited February 25, 2015 by vicklemos
Posted February 25, 2015
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vicklemos: Qatar is a free for all. And we're talking totalitarian countries here, not Australia.
You mean Australia is not?
Posted February 25, 2015
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CarrionCrow: I'll pass on that one.

I'd much rather the politicians treat the people they're supposed to represent as rational adults who can choose their own forms of entertainment.
Not a big fan of giving people who live for an excuse more ammunition to justify their ridiculous bullshit.
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vicklemos: Although some serious asscracks precise cuts would be cool, huh? :)
You're totally right. Weird to see a solid democracy like Australia doing that. Heck, if I'm not mistaken, lotsa games are banned in Saudi Arabia (even Pok&eacute;mon, but neighbor Qatar is a free for all. And we're talking totalitarian countries here, not Australia.
The whole setup is ridiculous.

It screams of people who are utterly out of touch and scared of things they don't understand.

"Well, if people can play violent games, it'll corrupt them, and then they'll be killing people before the end of the day! Ban everything!"

No, you godsdamned morons. It doesn't work that way. 99.999999999 percent of people will play the game, enjoy the game, then go on with their lives.
The crazy bastards who end up killing people were going to do it anyway.
And that's what scares those who like to have control of things.

They can't cope with the idea of some people being out of their frigging minds, who could quite possibly decide to put a knife in their spine for giggles one day, or blow some people up, or shoot up a school/church/workplace/mall/whatever.

They treat people like dim children because they're cowards who can't bear the thought of life being something that's largely out of their control.
Posted February 25, 2015
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vicklemos: Qatar is a free for all. And we're talking totalitarian countries here, not Australia.
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Klumpen0815: You mean Australia is not?
Australia is like cotton candy land, in terms of freedom, compared to Qatar, Saudi Arabia :P
Right?! Tell me I'm right, the news can't be wrong!
Posted February 25, 2015
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CarrionCrow: They treat people like dim children because they're cowards who can't bear the thought of life being something that's largely out of their control.
The public bears some brunt of the blame as well. There are plenty of citizens who place fear at the forefront and who relish a scapegoat whose persecution keeps the spectres at bay. You've got the parents who avoid vaccines because of the superstitious belief that vaccines cause autism; so too do you have people who think banning a violent game will remove the causes of violence. People all to often want a simple fix, because the real problem is too complex and too nuanced to cope with. It all goes back to the paleolithic midbrain, where most problems were resolved through either fleeing, hiding, or hitting with a rock.
Posted February 25, 2015
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CarrionCrow: They treat people like dim children because they're cowards who can't bear the thought of life being something that's largely out of their control.
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IAmSinistar: The public bears some brunt of the blame as well. There are plenty of citizens who place fear at the forefront and who relish a scapegoat whose persecution keeps the spectres at bay. You've got the parents who avoid vaccines because of the superstitious belief that vaccines cause autism; so too do you have people who think banning a violent game will remove the causes of violence. People all to often want a simple fix, because the real problem is too complex and too nuanced to cope with. It all goes back to the paleolithic midbrain, where most problems were resolved through either fleeing, hiding, or hitting with a rock.
You're absolutely right. The cowardice and fear I'm referring to is by no means restricted to politicians.

Fearful, cowardly people elect fearful, cowardly politicians, who more often than not use their position of power to increase the fear, knowing that it's a sound way to manipulate the imbecilic into continued support under the notion that the politician will make all the scary, scary things go away.

They all have their heads up their asses.
Post edited February 25, 2015 by CarrionCrow
Posted February 25, 2015
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IAmSinistar: The public bears some brunt of the blame as well. There are plenty of citizens who place fear at the forefront and who relish a scapegoat whose persecution keeps the spectres at bay. You've got the parents who avoid vaccines because of the superstitious belief that vaccines cause autism; so too do you have people who think banning a violent game will remove the causes of violence. People all to often want a simple fix, because the real problem is too complex and too nuanced to cope with. It all goes back to the paleolithic midbrain, where most problems were resolved through either fleeing, hiding, or hitting with a rock.
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CarrionCrow: You're absolutely right. The cowardice and fear I'm referring to is by no means restricted to politicians.

Fearful, cowardly people elect fearful, cowardly politicians, who more often than not use their position of power to increase the fear, knowing that it's a sound way to manipulate the imbecilic into continued support under the notion that the politician will make all the scary, scary things go away.

They all have their heads up their asses.
*clapping hands here*
I usually tend to stay away from polemic deals here, but I also think that this ban is a shame to all of us. Heck, I LOVED the original game and I'd be pissed if it got banned here...
Posted February 25, 2015
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IAmSinistar: People all to often want a simple fix, because the real problem is too complex and too nuanced to cope with.
...because they are very simple people.
Posted February 25, 2015
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IAmSinistar: People all to often want a simple fix, because the real problem is too complex and too nuanced to cope with.
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mobutu: ...because they are very simple people.
Or one could use the term "limited". Most people are very adept within the narrow slice of the world that they understand. The problem is when they view everything outside that realm as a black box that operates via magic.

The opposite of ignorance isn't wisdom, it's curiosity. We need to cultivate that.
Posted February 25, 2015
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May I say for the record: fuck Australia's bullshit, fascist rating system. Makes me glad I live in Canada, where the ESRB is not the law, merely a suggestion. Who the fuck are these arrogant pricks to say "Oh, I find this objectionable, so the rest of you can't have it." Fuck that shit. This is the freedom that my grandparents fought in the war to protect? Bullshit. Their rating system needs to die in a fire. The ESRB for the most part is not the morals police, with the exception of the so-called controversy of the game Hatred, which is a rant for another time. The ESRB, unlike the Australian system, understands that people can make their own decisions as to whether or not content in a game is too intense for them or their children. Making this shit illegal is just going to encourage piracy if people are not allowed to purchase the game legitimately. If I was the creator of this game, I wouldn't care if gamers in Australia pirated my works if they weren't allowed to obtain it legitimately because at least my work is being seen.

That being said, soon as I saw this on the main page, this was an instant purchase for me, and having the option to upgrade later on is a huge breath of fresh air. Great job, GoG.
Posted February 25, 2015
So it begins. Actively participating in region locking via GeoIP, and without such pesky things as a court order. Must be part of the service.
Post edited February 25, 2015 by Gydion
Posted February 25, 2015
Well what do you know, I just beat Hotline Miami last night. Good timing
Posted February 25, 2015
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DarthCruciare: May I say for the record: fuck Australia's bullshit, fascist rating system. Makes me glad I live in Canada, where the ESRB is not the law, merely a suggestion. Who the fuck are these arrogant pricks to say "Oh, I find this objectionable, so the rest of you can't have it." Fuck that shit. This is the freedom that my grandparents fought in the war to protect? Bullshit. Their rating system needs to die in a fire. The ESRB for the most part is not the morals police, with the exception of the so-called controversy of the game Hatred, which is a rant for another time. The ESRB, unlike the Australian system, understands that people can make their own decisions as to whether or not content in a game is too intense for them or their children. Making this shit illegal is just going to encourage piracy if people are not allowed to purchase the game legitimately. If I was the creator of this game, I wouldn't care if gamers in Australia pirated my works if they weren't allowed to obtain it legitimately because at least my work is being seen.

That being said, soon as I saw this on the main page, this was an instant purchase for me, and having the option to upgrade later on is a huge breath of fresh air. Great job, GoG.
Funny you should mention what you'd do if you were the creator, since the creator has the exact same thought as you.
Posted February 25, 2015
What is the point of the deluxe version here, as it seems to only consist on shit for Payday 2? 6 tracks? Wow.
Posted February 25, 2015
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DarthCruciare: May I say for the record: fuck Australia's bullshit, fascist rating system. Makes me glad I live in Canada, where the ESRB is not the law, merely a suggestion. Who the fuck are these arrogant pricks to say "Oh, I find this objectionable, so the rest of you can't have it." Fuck that shit. This is the freedom that my grandparents fought in the war to protect? Bullshit. Their rating system needs to die in a fire. The ESRB for the most part is not the morals police, with the exception of the so-called controversy of the game Hatred, which is a rant for another time. The ESRB, unlike the Australian system, understands that people can make their own decisions as to whether or not content in a game is too intense for them or their children. Making this shit illegal is just going to encourage piracy if people are not allowed to purchase the game legitimately. If I was the creator of this game, I wouldn't care if gamers in Australia pirated my works if they weren't allowed to obtain it legitimately because at least my work is being seen.

That being said, soon as I saw this on the main page, this was an instant purchase for me, and having the option to upgrade later on is a huge breath of fresh air. Great job, GoG.
100% aggreed and the devs think so too.
Sadly my country has one of the most fascist censoring systems when it comes to video games and movies.

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opticq: Well what do you know, I just beat Hotline Miami last night. Good timing
I did two days ago.
Post edited February 25, 2015 by Klumpen0815
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