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Modern Warfare 2 level about (SPOILER) confirmed photo

SPOILERS, first of all.

Secondly: what you see above may be a leaked gameplay video from Modern Warfare 2. We're currently awaiting comment from both Infinity Ward's PR guys and the community manager, Robert Bowling. Before one gets one's panties in a twist about the subject matter, do keep in mind that this could be fake.

Update:  The video has been confirmed.  Get the details about this level as explained by Infiniti Ward.

Update 2:  Activision has asked us to remove the video, so we've replaced it with a photo of a donkey.

You're evidently looking at footage of a Modern Warfare 2 level in which the player is put in the shoes of a terrorist. A terrorist who, evidently, is part of a group of other terrorists who have stormed an airport and begun shooting civilians haphazardly.

This would not be particularly noteworthy were it not for the fact that, judging from the video, the player has absolutely no one to shoot at except for civilians for at least the first four to five minutes of the level. This scene was hinted at in the game's early trailers, but never in this context.

One can only imagine the media sh*tstorm that is soon to follow.

[Thanks, covah!]



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Ace Flibble's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:13
Ace Flibble
Media shitstorm? Probably. Potential revolution for gaming and the 'post-9/11 society' in general? Hopefully.
Havoc Fang's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:13
Havoc Fang
When I saw this, I went a little cold.

I predict controversy we will all find funny because we've all had our "OH GOD THAT'S HORRIBLE" limit risen amazingly high.
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:13
Tarvu
Don't feed the media.
Corican's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:14
Corican
If this is true, then it's a very bold move from IW.
I have no problem with it myself.
I hope it is true, just to know that there is a company out there that isn't afraid to buck the trend and do something radically different.
Mikular's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:16
Mikular
I absolutely hate the douchebag in the video, though I've hear that this mission is skippable. Still, it's pretty horrific, but very slight kudos to Infinity Ward for pushing the boat out here.
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:16
Naim Master
THANKS FOR THE SPOILER AND POSSIBLY RUINING ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC MOMENTS IN GAMING EVER.
Zombutler's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:19
Zombutler
I know It's awful, but this excites me. It gives me hope that gaming can mature, and evolve in terms of subject matter and narrative.

I dunno.
gains's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:19
gains
"What button to I push to scream 'Allah Akbar'?"

Seriously, this better not fucking happen.
HeavyD's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:19
HeavyD
I was playing Modern Warfare 2 and it made me go to the mall and kill everyone at the airport.
KrazyKraut's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:19
KrazyKraut
what i think is...

some angry fans made a ugly FAKE Video by a fan developed MOD (by using the mod tools for CoD4), to show some rage against the not-avaiable dedicated server support (to make propaganda against CoD6) . When you look at the reloading animation of the SAW machine gun.......so familiar to CoD4
kwaselow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:19
kwaselow
Yeah, FOX News is definitely going to go off on this. Without ever playing it.
sockpuppetclock's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:20
sockpuppetclock
I like how you simply put up the GIANT SPOILER as the HEADLINE

"oh but it might be fake oohh"

Why would it?!
Dmatix's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:20
Dmatix
Oh, this wont end well...
Mulk Calathar's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:21
Mulk Calathar
I can't stand these #@#$ing cotton adds. From now on I'm only wearing wool and polyester.
Drake00991's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:21
Drake00991
I hope its true, for the sake of censorship. Companies without the balls to expose humanity (on all sides) are mere tools. Its ignorant to only see one perspective, why not make it available to see them all? On an interactive medium to boot!
Wonder Woody's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:21
Wonder Woody
Any one else find this hard to watch? Think they will have a hard time playing it? If infinity ward is going for the same brutal decision making that made World at War, then they've succeeded.
SuitcoatAvenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:21
SuitcoatAvenger
@Naim Master;

Agreed, but to be fair, if this is real, you're going to be hearing about it a lot, anyway. A lot, a lot. Like, Fox News just got a brand new bag, a lot.
IzekialRage's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:21
IzekialRage
I don't know how i feel bout this... I must reflect.
Tha Meat's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:21
Tha Meat
People can do and play whatever they want. Maybe it could be the next step in character development and narative in videogames, fine. Just seems way too wrong...if its true footage.
sockpuppetclock's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:21
sockpuppetclock
also here's a better video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRi60EOMCY
volatilis's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:23
volatilis
EPIC FAIL on infinity wards part if this is true.
bluerob's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:24
bluerob
AARRGGGG So tired of hearing that GOD DAMN COTTONG SONG BEFORE & AFTER EVERY VIDEO!

New AD PLEASE!
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:25
Neonie
I agree with Mulk, that is most annoying fucking ad ever, because I hate country music.
Reien's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:25
Reien
No. This better not be true...
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:26
covah
The footage has been taken off of youtube and other sites due to a "copyright infringement" from Activision.

Yeah, all but confirmed.
jawshoeuh's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:26
jawshoeuh
This sounds totally fake. If only because of that dbag who is talking. I vote fraud!
craigbezzle's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:27
craigbezzle
Why are people upset about this? Fucking bitches.
reindall's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:27
reindall
volatilis - Yeah, they should change that particular map into an Afghan village so there's no media backlash.
Trevkor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:27
Trevkor
Personally, I've got no problem with it, as I've played as worse characters in other games. Do I think it may be a bad move as far as PR goes for Infinity Ward? Very much so. However, do I think that if this is real they're trying to make a point? Yes.

Here's to hoping that somehow the mainstream media doesn't catch wind of this.
Draxxlith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:28
Draxxlith
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
ACTIVISION, HEAVYWEIGHT EVIL VIDEOGAME PUBLISHER

VERSUS

FOX, HEAVY EVIL MEDIA OUTLET

BARE KNUCKLE BRAWL!


I can't wait, if this is true.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:28
Monodi
I want it to be true just for spite.
Zealous's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:29
Zealous
Aparrently the terrorists are Russian.

As a Arab I am kind of relieved but this level (fake or real) gave a bad vibe none the less.

Let's hope that this Sh*t doesn't hit the fan.
Necro BABS's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:29
Necro BABS
You know why they are shooting people? CAUSE COTTON IS THE FABRIC OF OUR LIVES!!!!!!


All these comments are fucking hypocritical, really they are. It is ok to kill every other race in the world, in any setting and its AWESOMELY EPIC GAMEPLAY. But as soon as the gun is pointed in our direction, then all of a sudden its bad.

Fucking please.
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:30
Tarvu
KrazyKraut has hopefully hit the nail on the head.

However, if this is true then it is the game developer's artistic right to do such a thing.
Zombutler's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:30
Zombutler
Also anyone who thinks it's fake is not very bright. It's clearly real. The exact scene(minus the playable-ness) was in one of the trailers!
Sentry's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:30
Sentry
Oooh~hoo~hoo.
KrazyKraut's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:30
KrazyKraut
lol m8s.....look at the SAW machine gun reloading animations...its a MOD or something like that... or a bad chinese blueprint whatever.... IW knows how far they can go, believe me. It is only propaganda.
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:31
Professor Pew
God I hope this is a pre-game mission.
KrazyKraut's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:32
KrazyKraut
@Zombutler the trailer is old, every 3d beginner had enough time to model it. Its easy to recreate all things in 3ds Max or Maya and import them into the CoD4 MOD Tool.
adultswim810's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:33
adultswim810
WHAT THE FUCK. WHY WOULD YOU PUT THAT IN THE HEADLINE? IM TRYING NOT TO SPOIL THE SLIGHTEST THING ABOUT ANY GAME ANYMORE AFTER UNCHARTED 2 WAS THOROUGHLY MEH BECAUSE THEY SHOWED EVERY AWESOME ACTION THING BEFORE IN VIDS. THANKS.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:33
covah
I bet Geoff Keighley is all good and ready to go on Fox News again and own a bitch.
Nitex's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:34
Nitex
Seems incredibly real to me. Very sad coming from infinity ward. This is just down right dirty. I look forward to the media skull fucking the hell out of MW2.
KIDA26's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:35
KIDA26
It's the fabric of our lives people!! They are destrying it with these games that allow you to be a terrorist!!



......... .. .
Ryan Connors's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:35
Ryan Connors
You guys should check this video out. It's more than just "You're a terrorist killing civilians."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRi60EOMCY&feature=player_embedded
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:35
ParaParaKing
Amazing how killing is totally accepted once no civillians are involved, but if civillians are killed it is the worst thing ever.
stalydan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:35
stalydan
Wow, this level seems like a first person Grand Theft Auto. Hopefully this level stays in the game. It will be a revolution if we can get out of this "but this will offend everyone because 9/11" frenzy that every videogame and film hater love to parade around the streets. Finally, we could do what we want again with out the offence train coming into town when we even say it, not even doing it.
KrazyKraut's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:36
KrazyKraut
oh wait....maybe its not a fake. Can you remember the very first green teaser? Where you hear some guns loading and screaming ppl in a Airport hall...?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t60l9cG7nc

Sorry....about my smart assnes...I just wanted that this is not true....
sockpuppetclock's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:36
sockpuppetclock
I like how people still doubt the legitimacy of this video.

If you want the original video (without the stupid voiceover) look here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRi60EOMCY
Tarvu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:36
Tarvu
Barely any different from GTA4, you know, what you spend most of your time doing in it.
Mauer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 15:36
Mauer
I'd shoot every sumbitch in that airport! It's just a game.
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