Modern Warfare 2 Opening Is Real, Aussies Flip Out
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Isn't the whole point of it to show how brutal, violent, and horrible these things really are in order to get across the point that the shit just hit the fan in the game and you are under the threat of certain evil? It's trying to build the atmosphere for the game.
How exactly does something showing that the terrorists are evil and horrible people promote what they do in a positive way? Who could see this scene and think "Wow those are some pretty cool people" If it was someone too young to handle it they would be terrified by whats going on and probably never touch the game again.
However this has caused me to think twice about skipping over this game I do like that they are ignoring all the bitching and going ahead with what they planned and seem to focus on the story. I figured much like a lot of fps these days this would focus on multiplayer and say fuck the story.
However this has caused me to think twice about skipping over this game I do like that they are ignoring all the bitching and going ahead with what they planned and seem to focus on the story. I figured much like a lot of fps these days this would focus on multiplayer and say fuck the story.
I feel that this scene is unnecessary. Nothing that couldn't be handled by a cutscene. Point proven further by the fact that it can be skipped, just like a cutscene. I hope that this ISN'T the extent of what Modern Warfare 2 has to offer, that is, military drama replacing gameplay. And seriously, how much more negative publicity do games need? (Oh wait, there can never be enough)
I can hardly believe they are pulling this off. A scene where the player is actively supposed to gun down helpless civilians.
I'm sorry, but this is where I draw the line. The justification for this scene is bullshit. You can show off how evil something is without requiring the player to participate in it. By their logic, they might as well have you play a rapist or a child molester on a police game like SWAT, for the player to appreciate "the urgency of the situation". Seriously, come on! This is just a fucked up excuse for the shock value of the scene and the publicity that goes along with it.
Also, it doesn't help us as gamers or the whole gaming industry in any way. With all the controversy going on and every shooting spree being blamed on videogames, something like this is the last thing we need.
I'm sorry, but this is where I draw the line. The justification for this scene is bullshit. You can show off how evil something is without requiring the player to participate in it. By their logic, they might as well have you play a rapist or a child molester on a police game like SWAT, for the player to appreciate "the urgency of the situation". Seriously, come on! This is just a fucked up excuse for the shock value of the scene and the publicity that goes along with it.
Also, it doesn't help us as gamers or the whole gaming industry in any way. With all the controversy going on and every shooting spree being blamed on videogames, something like this is the last thing we need.
It's the parents complaining because they want the corporate world to do their parenting for them...
Frankly, I think it's as simple as NOT LETTING YOUR 12 y/o PLAY M-RATED (18+, any other countries rating system's equivalent) VIDEO GAMES! >_>
Frankly, I think it's as simple as NOT LETTING YOUR 12 y/o PLAY M-RATED (18+, any other countries rating system's equivalent) VIDEO GAMES! >_>
Exactly, they are the people I have to stand behind for 2 hours to get to the screening area spending another 2 hours making sure I don't have anything more violent than a teddy bear in order to get to the boarding area for my plane which was delayed another 4 hours.TheTygerfire said:
Who wouldn't want to kill everyone after dealing with that.
I can see where the terrorists are coming from.
Hear hear.Woodsey said:
Although, it's been said many times before that video games are interactive and therefore pose the dilemma of choice. I think that people are right to be a little shocked, this is a bold move from a company to immerse us in (well not us, fuck paying 60 dollars for 4 hours of play time - no I don't play multiplayer) their version of saving the world.
I think the bigger problem here is that these games continue to be the same old shit. No matter how many bells and whistles you put on the same old pie, it's still a pie. It might taste good but it's nothing new.
I for one would like to see a game about saving the world from the real villains...indifference and mediocrity.
I think that the Aussie version will have that cut out, it only makes sense.
And I thank thee guy for sharing my point, films, books, even music (more sound effects for symbolism) has this kinda stuff, but when the ultimate art form (IMO) does it, apparently it's hurting the kids.
These games aren't for the kids, just because a kid can watch a film, no one rages they do, it's the same with video games, but instead of the cinema regulating, the parents have to.
And I thank thee guy for sharing my point, films, books, even music (more sound effects for symbolism) has this kinda stuff, but when the ultimate art form (IMO) does it, apparently it's hurting the kids.
These games aren't for the kids, just because a kid can watch a film, no one rages they do, it's the same with video games, but instead of the cinema regulating, the parents have to.
You play this sequence, Unskippable only does cutscenes, no?Sevre90210 said:
Not to get in on this pissing contest, but using Ad Hominems is no way to prove someone wrong.Tiamat666 said:
In fact it's pretty much the opposite of how you do it.
While the Aussies are overreacting (as usual), it still doesn't change the fact that IW knew what it was doing and what backlash it would cause (it would be naive to assume otherwise). Anything that happens from here on in is their own fault. Personally, I consider the sequence in poor taste and not neccessary to establish a proper villain. It's a lazy and unsophisticated way to get a point across and it crosses the line of good taste.
