Homefront? Bringing the Fight Here?

[EcHoFiiVe]

Just watched a trailer for the game Homefront which will be released in March of 2011. I don't know if anyone else has seen this trailer or heard about this game, but basically it's about North Korea taking over the US when Kim Jong Il's son takes over as the country's leader. Now I could be wrong but this is at least the first modern game, that truly brings a military offensive directly into the US, and keeps it there. Sure there have been isolated moments in games, such as Bad Company 2, that have been set in the US, or mentioned the US as some part of an offensive, but this game at least appears to be entirely set in the US, and looks as though it touches on some sensitive issues. Anyway, does anyone think a game such as this is finally due to be set in the US, with the US being the target? This question is aimed more for Americans, but if anyone from like Europe has any opinions on this then feel free to comment. I know that other countries outside of our own must be aware of the lack of war games set in this country.

 

[JokerboyJordan]

Ermm did you not notice the controversy over Modern Warfare 2?

 

[emeraldrafael]

Just watched a trailer for the game Homefront which will be released in March of 2011. I don't know if anyone else has seen this trailer or heard about this game, but basically it's about North Korea taking over the US when Kim Jong Il's son takes over as the country's leader. Now I could be wrong but this is at least the first modern game, that truly brings a military offensive directly into the US, and keeps it there. Sure there have been isolated moments in games, such as Bad Company 2, that have been set in the US, or mentioned the US as some part of an offensive, but this game at least appears to be entirely set in the US, and looks as though it touches on some sensitive issues. Anyway, does anyone think a game such as this is finally due to be set in the US, with the US being the target? This question is aimed more for Americans, but if anyone from like Europe has any opinions on this then feel free to comment. I know that other countries outside of our own must be aware of the lack of war games set in this country.

you havent played MW2 yet, have you? Cause a good half that game was set in the US, in DC!

OT: I guess its due. I'm American, but I dont see the fantasy of it. Its basically street fighting really. And that would fall apart immediately. People always forgt that America has GANGS. You know, people that give SWAT, FBI, CIA, those people runs for their money. So any occupation would immediately fall apart. especially since hunting is still something HUGE in America (depending where you go), and most could pull the guerilla tactics used by Al-Queda or the Vietcong. Also, you have to face an industrialized nation above you (Canada) cause they're not just gonna stand by. So I dont really view this as anything special. Its way over dramatized and never realistic.

 

[mrm5561]

yea im tired of killing people in the middle east and europe, the game looks like its going to be fun though

 

[Irridium]

Now I could be wrong but this is at least the first modern game, that truly brings a military offensive directly into the US, and keeps it there.

Anyway, more OT: I don't have much of an issue with it. It'll be interesting, thats for sure. Granted the premise is silly. I doubt North Korea would even make it past the US Navy and Air Force, let alone invade and conquer most of the US.

 

[Serving UpSmiles]

I can't see the game's story being possible in the slightest, i mean North Korea can't even get a missle over Japan.

 

[PowRightInTheKisser]

However, how the developers have taken it, now it looks more like crappy nationalist propaganda in cheaply-made video game form.

i agree with this. seems to promote more of a defensive attitude about "US imperialism" like the posters that are all over the wasteland in fallout

although i am looking forward to the game. i like guerilla type games. especially where you are the littlest guy.

if it comes with options to fuck the US off and play by your own rules itll be pretty good. not cos i dont like yanks, just a game combining guerrilla warfare and free roaming gets a plus from me

 

[scorch 13]

Just watched a trailer for the game Homefront which will be released in March of 2011. I don't know if anyone else has seen this trailer or heard about this game, but basically it's about North Korea taking over the US when Kim Jong Il's son takes over as the country's leader. Now I could be wrong but this is at least the first modern game, that truly brings a military offensive directly into the US, and keeps it there. Sure there have been isolated moments in games, such as Bad Company 2, that have been set in the US, or mentioned the US as some part of an offensive, but this game at least appears to be entirely set in the US, and looks as though it touches on some sensitive issues. Anyway, does anyone think a game such as this is finally due to be set in the US, with the US being the target? This question is aimed more for Americans, but if anyone from like Europe has any opinions on this then feel free to comment. I know that other countries outside of our own must be aware of the lack of war games set in this country.

you havent played MW2 yet, have you? Cause a good half that game was set in the US, in DC!

OT: I guess its due. I'm American, but I dont see the fantasy of it. Its basically street fighting really. And that would fall apart immediately. People always forgt that America has GANGS. You know, people that give SWAT, FBI, CIA, those people runs for their money. So any occupation would immediately fall apart. especially since hunting is still something HUGE in America (depending where you go), and most could pull the guerilla tactics used by Al-Queda or the Vietcong. Also, you have to face an industrialized nation above you (Canada) cause they're not just gonna stand by. So I dont really view this as anything special. Its way over dramatized and never realistic.

Um,im pretty sure hunters and gangs members cant do shit to tanks,jets,helicopters etc.Plus in the trailor the korean troops have some pretty badass armor.

 

[emeraldrafael]

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yeah.... Thats what America thought about the Vietgong.

Point is, Gangs work on fear and terrorism. So I just dont htink you'd beat American gangs as an invading force. Al-Queda's little more then a glorified gang at heart. Just look at MS-13. They've got an influence enough to rival a small country's armour and their drug trade keeps them incredible wealthy.

 

[DaggerOfCompassion]

Just watched a trailer for the game Homefront which will be released in March of 2011. I don't know if anyone else has seen this trailer or heard about this game, but basically it's about North Korea taking over the US when Kim Jong Il's son takes over as the country's leader. Now I could be wrong but this is at least the first modern game, that truly brings a military offensive directly into the US, and keeps it there. Sure there have been isolated moments in games, such as Bad Company 2, that have been set in the US, or mentioned the US as some part of an offensive, but this game at least appears to be entirely set in the US, and looks as though it touches on some sensitive issues. Anyway, does anyone think a game such as this is finally due to be set in the US, with the US being the target? This question is aimed more for Americans, but if anyone from like Europe has any opinions on this then feel free to comment. I know that other countries outside of our own must be aware of the lack of war games set in this country.

you havent played MW2 yet, have you? Cause a good half that game was set in the US, in DC!

OT: I guess its due. I'm American, but I dont see the fantasy of it. Its basically street fighting really. And that would fall apart immediately. People always forgt that America has GANGS. You know, people that give SWAT, FBI, CIA, those people runs for their money. So any occupation would immediately fall apart. especially since hunting is still something HUGE in America (depending where you go), and most could pull the guerilla tactics used by Al-Queda or the Vietcong. Also, you have to face an industrialized nation above you (Canada) cause they're not just gonna stand by. So I dont really view this as anything special. Its way over dramatized and never realistic.

Um,im pretty sure hunters and gangs members cant do shit to tanks,jets,helicopters etc.Plus in the trailor the korean troops have some pretty badass armor.

The USA has a huge head start over NK tech wise, and its not like nobody would notice NK having tons of amazing weaponry suddenly. Also emerald makes a good point in the sense that Canada and many European countries would fight alongside the USA.

 

[scorch 13]

Just watched a trailer for the game Homefront which will be released in March of 2011. I don't know if anyone else has seen this trailer or heard about this game, but basically it's about North Korea taking over the US when Kim Jong Il's son takes over as the country's leader. Now I could be wrong but this is at least the first modern game, that truly brings a military offensive directly into the US, and keeps it there. Sure there have been isolated moments in games, such as Bad Company 2, that have been set in the US, or mentioned the US as some part of an offensive, but this game at least appears to be entirely set in the US, and looks as though it touches on some sensitive issues. Anyway, does anyone think a game such as this is finally due to be set in the US, with the US being the target? This question is aimed more for Americans, but if anyone from like Europe has any opinions on this then feel free to comment. I know that other countries outside of our own must be aware of the lack of war games set in this country.

you havent played MW2 yet, have you? Cause a good half that game was set in the US, in DC!

OT: I guess its due. I'm American, but I dont see the fantasy of it. Its basically street fighting really. And that would fall apart immediately. People always forgt that America has GANGS. You know, people that give SWAT, FBI, CIA, those people runs for their money. So any occupation would immediately fall apart. especially since hunting is still something HUGE in America (depending where you go), and most could pull the guerilla tactics used by Al-Queda or the Vietcong. Also, you have to face an industrialized nation above you (Canada) cause they're not just gonna stand by. So I dont really view this as anything special. Its way over dramatized and never realistic.

Um,im pretty sure hunters and gangs members cant do shit to tanks,jets,helicopters etc.Plus in the trailor the korean troops have some pretty badass armor.

The USA has a huge head start over NK tech wise, and its not like nobody would notice NK having tons of amazing weaponry suddenly. Also emerald makes a good point in the sense that Canada and many European countries would fight alongside the USA.

Ya but then china might help korea and then russia will help china and then all hell breaks loose.

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

1. The title of this topic is made of statements? And not questions?
2. Modern Warfare 2 did it already.

 

[YouCallMeNighthawk]

I doubt North Korea would even make it past the US Navy and Air Force, let alone invade and conquer most of the US.

This in reality would more than likely be true, but in the game North Korea is supposed to have basically EMP'd the US, so that would cause most if not all defensive measures from the US out of the fight.

Well that's what I've heard anyway. Also loved Freedom fighters.

OT: The thing i most love about this game is how they are trying to promote the whole save your country sort of thing and shows all different kinds of battle areas ranging from big cities to small remote towns, where normal folk are resisting the North Koreans.

A definite buy for me

 

[Agayek]

Um,im pretty sure hunters and gangs members cant do shit to tanks,jets,helicopters etc.Plus in the trailor the korean troops have some pretty badass armor.

You'd be surprised. .50 rifles and armor piercing bullets are perfectly legal in several places in the US.

Not to mention the fact that any occupation literally requires the populace to acquiesce. In the modern era, it's the next best thing to impossible to effectively fight a native guerilla force without violating just about every one of the agreements made in the Geneva Conventions.

 

[Hashime]

I would love to see a game where NORAD occupies the recently ousted states due to their offensives under the leadership of president Palin.

 

[TheNewDemoman]

Let me just say this.

If anyone were to attack America and we were losing. We would nuke our attackers so f***ing hard, that they wouldn't need to play Fallout 3 anymore.

Not we're invincible, we would just make sure you remembered us.

 

[scorch 13]

Um,im pretty sure hunters and gangs members cant do shit to tanks,jets,helicopters etc.Plus in the trailor the korean troops have some pretty badass armor.

You'd be surprised. .50 rifles and armor piercing bullets are perfectly legal in several places in the US.

Not to mention the fact that any occupation literally requires the populace to acquiesce. In the modern era, it's the next best thing to impossible to effectively fight a native guerilla force without violating just about every one of the agreements made in the Geneva Conventions.

Ya but as i said in my other post china and russia might get involed which will lead to world war 3.

 

[Sniper Team 4]

I honestly wonder how an invasion of the United States would go. So many people are armed that I think an invading army would be fighting more than just the military. Because of that, I can't see this actually happening in real life. It was one of the things that bothered me in Modern Warfare 2. Where were all the civilian who would, no doubt, have no problem pulling out their hunting rifle and shooting the Russian soldier that just landed in their yard? But video games are about suspending disbelief, so if they manage to pull this game off correctly, I'll take a look at it.

 

[Jedoro]

Just watched a trailer for the game Homefront which will be released in March of 2011. I don't know if anyone else has seen this trailer or heard about this game, but basically it's about North Korea taking over the US when Kim Jong Il's son takes over as the country's leader. Now I could be wrong but this is at least the first modern game, that truly brings a military offensive directly into the US, and keeps it there. Sure there have been isolated moments in games, such as Bad Company 2, that have been set in the US, or mentioned the US as some part of an offensive, but this game at least appears to be entirely set in the US, and looks as though it touches on some sensitive issues. Anyway, does anyone think a game such as this is finally due to be set in the US, with the US being the target? This question is aimed more for Americans, but if anyone from like Europe has any opinions on this then feel free to comment. I know that other countries outside of our own must be aware of the lack of war games set in this country.

you havent played MW2 yet, have you? Cause a good half that game was set in the US, in DC!

OT: I guess its due. I'm American, but I dont see the fantasy of it. Its basically street fighting really. And that would fall apart immediately. People always forgt that America has GANGS. You know, people that give SWAT, FBI, CIA, those people runs for their money. So any occupation would immediately fall apart. especially since hunting is still something HUGE in America (depending where you go), and most could pull the guerilla tactics used by Al-Queda or the Vietcong. Also, you have to face an industrialized nation above you (Canada) cause they're not just gonna stand by. So I dont really view this as anything special. Its way over dramatized and never realistic.

Um,im pretty sure hunters and gangs members cant do shit to tanks,jets,helicopters etc.Plus in the trailor the korean troops have some pretty badass armor.

Infantry are the "Queens of Battle" for a reason. Without superior infantry, all you can do is destroy, not hold. If bombed enough, people will get the balls to come out of alleys, jump on a tank, and drop a homemade bomb down the hatch after using hunting rifles to take out the infantry near the tanks. Ceramic plates are tested against .30-06 AP rounds tops, and hunters have bigger bullets. Anything smaller, they can take up to three shots and then they're done.

Jets? We'd attack the airfields, pushing back their staging points. Eventually, they'd have nowhere close to refuel and couldn't keep bombing. Choppers? Snipe the pilots out if it sits still at all or moves relatively slowly, cause let me tell you: deer don't sit still the whole time.

Even in World War 2, the Japanese were afraid of invading because there'd be a gun "behind every blade of grass." You can't successfully occupy a country without superior infantry, and we'd have at least a hundred million citizens who would find guns to fight with.