So, Infinity Ward is building up the the release of the most anticipated game in months, Modern Warfare 2, by getting itself some publicity. First, civilian slaughter; next a video featuring an American football player (Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels apparently) representing the not-at-all-real pressure group, 'Fight Against Grenade Spam'. Yes, 'F.A.G.S..
The offending or not offending item is below - tell us what you think in the Forum. Here's what Dtoid's Samit Sarkar thought - and what kicked off the 'uproar'.
Here's what the hardest working man at Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling, thought via Twitter of course:
"I agree. I think the core gag is great, the end is a bit too far from the intent of the joke and can appreciate the concerns. Pulled."
And then...
"I think it was more of a social commentary joke of that stereotype than it was a fist-bump of acceptance to it."
The offending or not offending item is below - tell us what you think in the Forum. Here's what Dtoid's Samit Sarkar thought - and what kicked off the 'uproar'.
Here's what the hardest working man at Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling, thought via Twitter of course:
"I agree. I think the core gag is great, the end is a bit too far from the intent of the joke and can appreciate the concerns. Pulled."
And then...
"I think it was more of a social commentary joke of that stereotype than it was a fist-bump of acceptance to it."
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