If Rockstar wants its extremely controversial Manhunt 2 title to have a less daunting ESRB rating and be made available in the UK, it has to shell out some serious green to the tune of a million bucks.

That's according to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, who says that Rockstar must tone down the content if they want big revenues in the future.

"They will probably spend US$ 1 million or so to rework the game. They will not have revenue from the game this quarter (ending July), so they will likely miss their guidance, but will make up most of it in a future quarter when the game is released," he says.

Pachter adds "the overall financial impact is not that serious, provided sales don't suffer. It is hard to know whether the publicity helps or hurts, but my guess is that it hurts."

The game was slapped an Adults Only rating in the United States by the ESRB and was banned altogether by the BBFC, prompting the title's developers and publishers to take a step back on distribution plans. Here's hoping for the best in the months to come for Manhunt 2.