Activision Confirms Civilian Slaughter Scene in Modern Warfare 2

There are plenty of civilians being killed in the opening of Call of Duty 4...

Wow... and what for real civilians being killed almost every day ?

Boohoo. Ever heard of a game series called "Grand Theft Auto"?

I don't think this is the first game that allows players to be in the position to commit "evil" acts. It might be the first to desensitize airport slaughter, but not senseless killings of innocent civilians. For those who think this could be used as training material, then I really find it hard to believe how useful it could be as training when there's no way this could take place in a US or British airport without a much more prompt response by commando style security forces. It sounded to me like a French airport so maybe it's plausible, but who wants to kill the French?

I was horrified to see an innocent hunk of signage get shot from its moorings, left to swing lifelessly before dropping to the floor. #ohthehumanity

Good Heavens!!! That was absolutely disgusting!!!!! How could anyone in their right mind want to do something like that???? I am probably not going to get this game anymore.

Hmm.. It is a game. I like Activisions statement. If parents are concerned about their kid playing the game, then preview it, or do'nt buy it for them. That is the parents responsibility to safe guard their children, not the game developers or publishers. If this is about imposing the idea of killing a certain ethnic race, then again I reiterate that it is a game. People who hate, are going to hate. Why should those that enjoy a good FPS and obviously know the difference between right and wrong not be permitted to play? I think the stated precautions that Activision has taken are fair. Obviously if they blatantly threw it in there with no warning and rated it "E for Everyone" would be grounds for great concern. Seeing as how they have provided the seemingly logical precautions, I think it is fair. Maybe some secure code for parents to be able to block certain amounts of content could be in order, but even if they included that it raises the question of how many responsible parents would take the time actual implement them? My guess: Less than .0001%

Um, regardless what morals anyone has, gunning down lots of guys is always fun.

How is this any different than getting a hooker and killing her to get your money back in GTA?

Games aren't less art because they're entertaining - just as movies, books, music aren't less art because they're entertaining.

As art, it's content should not be treated as "ok" or "not ok" - you can't force everyone else to share your tastes.

I can't wait to blow away some innocent bystanders!

Just like I have done for years in GTA you f**ktards, jesus christ.

I can't wait to blow away some innocent bystanders!

Just like I have done for years in GTA you f**ktards, jesus christ.

actually i bet that it is skippable but u can delete ur saved file(xbox 360 and ps3 ) to override this. so parents if u have issues with this scene you might want to start puting the v-chip on.Anyways i think is up to the parents on this one but if the parents explain this to their children about why people do this and why it is wrong then i see no issue.PLus they have been worse games then this one(gta series anyone?)

this only proves the fact that cod is nothing but a point and click adventure... i'll pass

IT'S A GOT DAMN VIDEO GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS NOT REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JEEZUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HERE'S AN IDEA, IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, DON'T BUY IT!!!!!!!