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Destructoid: Controversial Modern Warfare 2 footage confirmed
G4 TV - TheFeed: Leaked Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Footage Features Playable Terrorists
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I completely stand behind Infinity Ward here. Yesterday's footage is confirmed, and gladly, skippable. http://tinyurl.com/ykohq66 24 days ago |
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Le massacre de civils dans Modern Warfare 2... confirmé :/ http://tinyurl.com/ykohq66 24 days ago |
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RT: @patlike Acti just confirmed to me that the civilian-killing Modern Warfare 2 scene is real and skippable - http://bit.ly/597KI 24 days ago |
Controversial Modern Warfare 2 footage confirmed
Destructoid —
... "The scene establishes the depth of evil and the cold bloodedness of a rogue Russian villain and his unit. By establishing that evil, it adds to the urgency of the player’s mission to stop them," explains Infinity Ward. "Players have the option of skipping over the scene. At the beginning of the game, there are two 'checkpoints' where the player is advised that some people may find an upcoming segment disturbing. These checkpoints can’t be disabled. ...
Leaked Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Footage Features Playable Terrorists
G4 TV - TheFeed —
... the clearly injured who are trying in vain to hobble away as you shoot them in the back. This is where CNN's video ends. Based on other internet reports, after the airport killing spree, the group then exit to the tarmac where they pass a pile of dead bodies, and shoot some cops. Eventually, the main terrorist, Makarov, murders the player with a shot to the head. It's strong stuff.
When asked if the footage would be in the game, Activision released a statement to the press, saying:
“Yes it is. The scene establishes the ...
MW2 Civilian Massacre Confirmed
Blue's News —
... of the player participating in the slaughter of civilians in the military shooter sequel, Infinity Ward confirms for VG247 , though they stress that the scene can be skipped by those who will find this troubling. They say: "The scene establishes the depth of evil and the cold bloodedness of a rogue Russian villain and his unit. By establishing that evil, it adds to the urgency of the player’s mission to stop them." As for skipping it, word is: "Players have the option of skipping over the scene. At the beginning of the game, there are two ‘checkpoints’ where the player is ...
Activision says controversial Modern Warfare 2 scene can be skipped
Big Download Blog —
... Last night the Internet was abuzz about leaked footage that showed up from Infinity Ward's upcoming shooter Modern Warfare 2. The footage showed a highly controversial scene early in the game (which we won't reveal here, head to our earlier ...
ATVI Statement on Modern Warfare 2 Flap
GamePolitics News —
Responding to footage leaked online yesterday from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 which showed the apparent ability for gamers to take part in a terrorist attack, Activision verified that the content was legitimate and explained that players will have the opportunity to skip over the scene in question. VG247 has the full statement: Players have the option of skipping over the scene. At the beginning of the game, there are two ‘checkpoints’ where the player is advised that some people may find an upcoming segment disturbing. These ...
Modern Warfare 2 Leaked Terrorisim Gameplay Video Confirmed to be Real & Optional
Ripten Video Game Blog —
... for including this type of interactive playable content in their game, take a long look at yourself before you purchase that ticket to see SAW 6 or press the play button on a recently recorded episode of Dexter. The majority of us subject ourselves to questionable content on a weekly (sometimes daily basis), and last I checked buying a movie ticket and/or turning the TV on is technically an “interactive” process.
Infinity Ward quotes courtesy of VG247.
Infinity Ward: Modern Warfare 2 Airport Scene is Real, Optional
Latest Blog Posts - All —
... announcements regarding the leak of yesterday’s controversial story of a video in which the player can be seen rampaging through an airport full of civilians with a group of armed men. According to both companies, the mission is not indicative of the game’s full experience and makes up only a part of its overarching narrative, though it remains an optional mission and not one that a player will have to play in order to progress the story. Infinity Ward shared the following with VG247. "The scene establishes the depth of evil and ...
Leaked Modern Warfare 2 footage shocks, Activision responds
That VideoGame Blog —
... Earlier today, in response to an enquiry by VG247 over the authenticity of the footage — and presumably to head off any “Terrorist Simulations Corrupt our Children” headlines — Activision had the following to say, “Yes it is [from Modern Warfare 2]. The scene establishes the depth of evil and the cold bloodedness of a rogue Russian villain and his unit. By establishing that evil, it adds to the urgency of the player’s mission to stop them. ...
Modern Warfare 2 Opening Is Real, Aussies Flip Out
The Escapist : Latest News —
... Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 . The scenario was, shall we say, controversial - players were put into the shoes of a terrorist attacking an airport, gunning down innocent civilians as they fled in terror for their lives in a brutal and rather disturbing massacre. While many expressed the opinion that this was a hoax - that there was no way Infinity Ward would put something like this in their game - it turns out that it is, in fact, the Real McCoy. An Activision-Blizzard spokesperson confirmed to VG247 that the sequence was real and provided some context to the mission, ...
'Modern Warfare 2' Footage Stirs Up Controversy in Australia
MTV Multiplayer —
... what most world leaders speak out publicly against," Australian Council on Children and the Media president Jane Roberts told the Australian publication. Activision, meanwhile, defended the game, calling its content appropriate for adults, and compared it to an adult-rated action movie. “'Modern Warfare 2' is a fantasy action game designed for intense, realistic game play that mirrors real life conflicts, much like epic, action movies," the company sad in a statement relayed on vg247.com . "It is appropriately rated 18 for violent scenes, which means it is intended for those ...
Modern Warfare 2 Sparks More Controversy With Terrorist Level
Video Games Loop —
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