Activision: Modern Warfare 2 Civillian Slaughter Does Not Reflect Game Play
Videos removed from the Internet
Following this week's controversy regarding a skippable scene in Modern Warfare 2 in which civilians are killed at an airport, Activision has released another statement. The company's lawyers have also requested that we remove the video footage due to copyright infringement from our previous story.
The new statement reads: "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."
It then continues: "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 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. Consistent with its content, the game has been given an 'M' for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. The rating is prominently displayed on the front and back of the packaging, as well as in all advertising."
The 'M' rating refers to a United States rating. The game has already been rated 18 for release in the UK.
The new statement reads: "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."
It then continues: "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 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. Consistent with its content, the game has been given an 'M' for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. The rating is prominently displayed on the front and back of the packaging, as well as in all advertising."
The 'M' rating refers to a United States rating. The game has already been rated 18 for release in the UK.
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Spinface 29 Oct 2009 10:43
1/4
If Activision and Infinity Ward want this to be treated as a mature and adult work, don't they need to stop using words like 'villain' in relation to terrorists? It invokes images of a crazy bald bloke sat in a volcano plotting to shoot you with his death ray.
Otherwise - storm, teacup.
Otherwise - storm, teacup.
PaulRayment 29 Oct 2009 11:41
2/4
Bad news is good news, hey Activision!
Can't see this having anything but a positive affect on sales next month, although it would be interesting to see if any parent's will shy away from buying this for their kids now.
Can't see this having anything but a positive affect on sales next month, although it would be interesting to see if any parent's will shy away from buying this for their kids now.
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Daz 29 Oct 2009 14:00
3/4
@Spinface
You never know, he might be.
You never know, he might be.
kingjames1620 23 Dec 2009 20:19
4/4
@PaulRayment if you buy this game for your kids your a rtard.... the rating system is designed (and can only work) if it is implemented on a real world level.... the reason these games get so much critisism is due to the fact that they are designed for mature people, and immature people let kids play them. you wouldnt let your child smoke ciggarettes, drink, or watch porn... or at least i wouldnt; as i do not play mature rated game with or around my children.