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Subject: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:06 pm
Not sure if anyone has discussed this here yet.
Watch it quick, since videos are being taken down all over the web as we speak, and I'm not sure how long this one will last as well. Fast forward to 1:55.
" This is the actual video that has stirred up so much trouble and controversy. It depicts the first level of the latest Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 2 which puts the player in the shoes of a Russian ultranationalist terrorist gunning down civilians in a busy airport. The clip has stirred up much controversy as Activision responds (Gathered from IGN) -
"The leaked footage was taken from a copy of game that was obtained illegally and is not representative of the overall gameplay experience in Modern Warfare 2," an Activision spokesperson told IGN.
"Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2 features a deep and gripping storyline in which players face off against a terrorist threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse," the spokesperson added. "The game includes a plot involving a mission carried out by a Russian villain who wants to trigger a global war. In order to defeat him, the player infiltrates his inner circle. The scene is designed to evoke the atrocities of terrorism."
"At the beginning of the game, players encounter a mandatory "checkpoint" in which they are warned that an upcoming segment may contain disturbing elements and they can choose not to engage in the gameplay that involves this scene," "
I find this more disturbing than GTA or Manhunt. This is as completely realistic as it's ever gotten as far as murdering massive amounts of innocent civilians goes.
Thoughts?
EDIT: Since it's continually being brought down, I managed to find another video of it. As usual, it probably won't last long.
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Johnny99 Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:08 pm
oh fucking christ i love video games.
Pants Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:47 am
At least there's a disclaimer. Play at your own risk.
Ross Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:24 am
Interesting stuff. Looking forward to playing it, I've always needed something like this to practise on so that I can go and massacre airports of my own
Kam Drinkin' Irish tonight!
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:50 am
Is this the game that has already pre-sold 500 copies in my local gamestop?
Before I continue, video's down again so no first hand look.
It's a video game, it's a first person shooter... about war. I am not suprised there is massive killing of innocent people, why is it so different if the people aren't actively trying to kill you?
That said, when I played Manhunt I lost all violent urges for weeks afterwards, and this was after a had to stop playing mid-way through. I even lost my road rage, I may have to join the masses and pre-order.
Controversy influences my buying habits so hard, I just told the dude I didn't want to pre-order.
Johnny99 Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:09 pm
unreasonably executing a ton of people by way of video game is always a good time.
listen, ive beet hookers with baseball bats and taken their money and then proceeded to run them over with my car. (in liberty city) who cares its just a game.
Pants Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:20 pm
IMHO, GTA is worse, you just go down the street killing your average joes. (and hookers). But in this, you're playing as a terrorist, that's what his goal is, and it's not centered around the entire game, just this piece. Whatever, video games have never really bothered me.
Raccoon Baby, I'm an Anarchist!
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:54 pm
I totally agree that GTA is pretty bad. And I've never really cared too much about video game violence.
But if you happen to find a video of it somewhere, it's pretty crazy. Just the way the whole scenario plays out, it feels SO realistic, and cold. GTA has always, in my opinion, had a "ha-ha" kind of attitude towards killing randoms and stuff. But just the way the everyone reacts and the way it's planned, prepared, and executed sent a shiver down my spine.
Obviously I'm buying it. I just found this mission surprisingly disturbing. Of course, there's rumor this might be a deleted mission, but either way, I'm still a COD fan. Just a little surprised at how seriously they take their jobs of creating a realistic, modern warfare experience.
I mean, bravo for effectively playing on people's emotions to show the atrocities of terrorism.
I don't really know what I'm trying to say. I think just that it's a very well done representation of modern evil, I just found it unnerving.
Mike Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:59 pm
I read a couple things on this. Best point made: This is not being marketed towards children. Its sold to adults who know what they're getting in to. And it is disturbing, that's the point.
Knate Baby, I'm an Anarchist!
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:10 pm
Sounds pretty awesome to me. I'd definitely play it if the terrorism was in the name of Allah so I could fuck 72 virgins whenever I died. They would probably be all dudes with my luck lately
Pants Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:50 am
laurendelore juicebox romeo
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:09 am
This shit is selling like crack cocaine at my workplace right now. The Best Buy I work at opened at midnight to sell it to customers who had pre-ordered it. I don't know much about this game, but we made $6000 in one hour. So...holla!!
StoolPigeon Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:06 am
They were expecting to sell 5 million copies today. Not sure if they actually did or not, but that's a fuckload for one day.
SirIan Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:10 am
AHAHAHAHAHA THATS AWESOME! I WANT THAT GAME! Are you actually supposed to go around murdering civilians???
ThusSpokeYourFace Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:08 pm
Well, see, now that you've all played this game you're going to start killing people in real life. The death of real innocent people will no longer phase you. Thats just how it works. Duh.
Johnny99 Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:21 pm
i still have not got this game. haha but i want to get the 150 dollar package that comes with real night vision goggles. why? dont know. but yeah i want a pair of night vision goggles.. just to have.
Kam Drinkin' Irish tonight!
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:48 pm
This game is not as violent as I was lead to believe. Now I'm depressed, I'm gonna replay the airport level because the rest of the game you get in trouble for killing civilians.
SolemnPsycho From Her Lips to God's Ears
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:48 am
This game made 500million in its first 5 days of release. It cost them about 50million. So if I may be so bold I don't think they care if a few people find the airplane scene offensive. Because a whole lot more either ignored it or found it awesome. 310million in the first day btw. Crazy, largest media release ever.
Tim Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:19 am
Maybe they did it on purpose, to get media attention and sell more games. Any publicity is good publicity, they say.
Ross Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:38 pm
And they're right.
Most people only bought Manhunt because of the media storm, it wasn't even any good.
Kam Drinkin' Irish tonight!
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:27 am
Ross wrote:
And they're right.
Most people only bought Manhunt because of the media storm, it wasn't even any good.
That's true, Manhunt kind of sucked, and the only reason I bought it was because it got banned in countries.
Toadvine Baby, I'm an Anarchist!
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:44 am
...does playing the airport scene over again like a few times make me a bad person? I feel kinda bad when I do it... kinda.
Odell From Her Lips to God's Ears
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:31 pm
That was the most fun part of the whole game. Thats the whole point of games, to do shit theres no way you could do in real life.
Pants Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:05 pm
I really have no desire to go through an airport killing civilians though. Once through was good enough for me. I twas kind of disturbing.
Ross Ninja Warrior
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Subject: Re: Modern Warfare 2: Aiport Level Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:03 pm
I have no desire to slaughter hundreds of people in every way imaginable, steal cars, destroy millions of pounds worth of property, fuck over hookers, join gangs, deal drugs, hijack public transport, start (and end) wars, lie, cheat, or in any other way do in real life all the other things I spend hours at a time emulating on computer games.