Wouldn't it be funny if while viewing a movie like, "Air Force One" for instance, a disclaimer appeared that said:

Dear Audience,

If you might find yourself offended by the sight of Gary Oldman smearing an innocent woman's brains on the wall, please leave the room for the next ten minutes.

It just astounds me how far we have to go the appease these idiots.

im curious what would happen if you turned on the terrorists and shot at them?

I'm glad we approached this objectively and in respect to context in RevAnts rumor post. :rolleyes:

...will be banned in Germany, that's for sure.

Good thing I can still probably get it at my favourite games shop.

The scene is truly gut-wrenching, but I think this is how storytelling for adults should be.

Won't someone please think of the children?!
Meh, hopefully the potential media backlash won't go on for too long.

It was made optional, so even the devs. do not stand behind this decision. Just pointing it out.

@akathatoneguy

Not at all. There are definitely grown adults who, even though they purchased an M-rated title, might not want to play through such a jarring sequence. Not to mention otherwise-well-informed parents tentatively buying the game for their kids based one the rest of the content, which isn't particularly "gory" compared to a lot of games. The fact that this isn't being censored from the game entirely is a surprise, lets not press our luck.

What an interesting narrative tool to use in a game. I wonder if they pull this off will it lead to other companies trying such a bold thing. I hope so. Also looking forward to the various media outlets crucifying this. It makes me chuckle. Also that reminds me, Nancy Grace is a massive twat.

Looking forward to the raping simulators and baby killing levels in the next installment. /sarcasm/ IW just caused the whole industry to get regulated more... watch

If a major terrorist attack happens between now and the release of MW2 then this game will be edited or canceled.

It looks like you don't have to shoot.

Yeah, I can't say I really agree with this. Seems to me like it just adds unnecessary shock value. Again, this could have been a cutscene. That said, I don't deny it's right to exist either. I'll still play the game (after release, used (boycotting act-evil-vision)) but I will definitely opt to skip those scenes.

@ Jim - "try telling that to the legions of reactionary Americans who are just waiting in the wings to get offended by this rather touchy imagery."

The fact that this level doesn't bother you and other says more about you/others than anything else. Stop accusing people who try to do the right thing of being evil. That is what under the guise of snarky humor you are doing.

"accusations of tastelessness and trivialization that FOX News and the other mainstream vultures will predictably launch into".

You know why you can predict that? Because this part of the game is irresponsible, and people in their right mind should be bothered by this. I realize that you get paid and have made a name for yourself on being crass and shocking, but this video is Irresponsible and Disgusting. You Jim are just a vulture on the other side of the issue. This time you are wrong.


@Magnalon - In the army it's normal to fight and sometimes although hopefully not (based on the tales from my many good friends who have been in the Marines in Iraq/Afghanistan) kill combatants who are on the opposition. There is no circumstance in the army where you mow down hundreds of unarmed people in a public place, there is no need for this simulation.

What's the next simulation?

A 911 plane simulator game - "Hey thats edgy, bravo to them for pushing the limits"

A child molesting game - So we can finally understand how wrong it is, "thats so great someone is finally sharing the truth of the horror of it".

A Columbine reinactment game - so that way it will never happen again when people see how terrible it was, and how it permanently ended and ruined 100's of lives.

The fact that so many of you are trying to brush this off as trivial is disturbing. What in your brain says this is not horrific to watch, why are you so detached that this doesn't bother you? That is the issue that needs to be discussed.

This is the first time I've felt this way about anything in games. When something is making people sick just watching it tells you something. As an American I want to fight for freedom, the freedom of kids being untainted of this filth. This is the same as the faces of death. Simply irresponsible and disgusting.

@jesusninja

I'm sorry you're offended. I'll be having a blast playing this sick twisted sh*t.

It's just a game, if you honestly think things like this should be stopped, then go talk to your government and stop the real killing and evil going on..

damn hippies

1 more thing, this is America right here. Screw all you Nazi book burning mofos who want this stopped. Whether it's right or wrong Ima love the fact that I have the right to play this.

@TheJesusNinja26
Prepare to be crucified. Personal attacks, blind rage, all that good stuff.

Personally, I see this as the purely for shock value stunt that it is. I'm not looking forward to it and I probably will skip it every time after playing that part once. But hey, IW definitely has the right to do it and it probably will get them the exact response that they are looking for.

IW has the right to do it, those of you that support the decision have the right to applaud it, and those who think that it's tasteless have the right to condemn it. No one is right or wrong in this situation.

@ Sylvan

"This is america right here"

No, Amercia is just one country. In fact, I beleive that the original leaked footage was french. Shut the fuck up with your elitist bullshit.

I think TheJesusNinja has it right, though I'm sure he's going to get bashed to all hell about it.
Just because something CAN be made doesn't mean it SHOULD, and just because people are touchy about it doesn't mean they are "weenies."
If I played this game (not buying from Activision, but might pick it up used in a few months) I don't think I could shoot the people, and honestly I don't know if I could watch that scene. There is a distinct difference between shooting enemies who are armed and out to kill you and innocent civilians in an airport.
Yes, it's just a game, but as stated before: IW won't make it a cutscene, because the want the game to be so immersive it draws you in. Doesn't that cancel out the "its just a game" option? You are drawn into games because you are "doing" cool, exciting, testosterone pumping things. If I'm really getting into it, gunning down innocent civilians for the sake of immersion, especially in this situation, is just plain wrong.
I think they can keep it in there, that's fine. But I think people need to stop insulting the gamers who think this is a bad idea or is offensive to them. I knew people who were on the flights that happened in 9/11. That was real, a real tragedy, and people actually died. Sure, this is "edgy" and "a step forward" to some people, but why on earth would we want to relive, and even take part in recreating such a horrible catastrophe?
Again, they have the freedom to make whatever they want, but that doesn't mean it's in any form of good taste.

Hahaha fuck off JesusNinja, either you're trying to troll poorly or you are truly ignorant. The game is not for children and if real parents existed in America they would not be buying this for their spoiled brats, this is a game rated at least M I'm sure.

First of all, I am really sick of hearing all of the Fox News bashing, Jim. Granted, they may run a story on this that is way off base and quick to an incorrect conclusion about the game (Mass Effect?) but that doesn't neccessitate calling them out specifically. At least they aren't sucking up to the Obama's every 5 seconds like every other news outlet.
Secondly, I cannot imagine Infinity Ward presenting this level as a tasteless way to shock people. I think we should wait and see how they present it and what purpose it serves and I think it will only enhance the story in the end (much like the execution scene at the beginning of COD:MW 1). In fact, after seeing this video I am even more excited to play the game. Not because I have any desire whatsoever to kill innocent civilians. But because I think this will really enhance the narrative of the campaign and let us play something we will never likely forget.

@Ruben Hanssen - "I fail to see how this is worse then terroists killing civilians in movies? My reasons for not buying this game lies elswhere."

Because it's become more then a story being told, now it is you doing it in first person. Two very different things. You will be making the choice to kill innocent people via a controller.

If this was a short cut-scene done in 3rd person and not 5 minutes of straight massacring innocent men, women, children. Then maybe I could see this driving the point home. But this is horrific.

This is severely offensive, and I'm drafting a petition.

First off this is my first post reading the posts on here have almost forced me to sign up and post. I normally just browse the site at work/home but this has me riled.

Yes, i can understand how people could take offence to this video. The first time i watched it, my stomach turned a little bit. And that was with the video muted.

But seriously guys,some of this stuff is way over the top. Its quite simple,if you dont like it, either dont buy the game or skip this mission. IW obviously realised this mission would upset some people and has added the option of not playing it. Yes it does bare a resembelince to the happenings in Mumbai, but that also just goes to show how hard IW are trying to push home the message. They are not glorifying war or violence, they are giving a representation of it that is supposed to make you wonder about certain things in life. The game is no different to a scene from a film where the same thing happened. Just because you are seeing it through the perspective of someone responsible makes the whole thing 100 times more hard hitting.

The fact is that some people are going to run through the level shooting everything that moves, whilst others wont shoot unless they have to. If you dont want to play the mission,skip it. If you disagree with the game, dont buy it. It has an 18+ certificate for a f*king reason!

P.S The game is called "Modern Warfare" and as far as i can see, this is a very modern and realistic occurance(Unfourtanetly).