The popular video game series “Medal of Honor” has become a target of derision because of the latest installment. Previous entries within the video game series took place in World War II. Though not new to video games as a whole, the new “Medal of Honor” is set in Afghanistan. This video game is a little different. In contrast to other games, not only are players in multi-player mode playing as US or UK forces, they can also be the Taliban in “Medal of Honor 2010.” Individuals have been calling for a ban, including the Minister of Defense for the UK.
Video game selling opposed to by Fox
There have been demands the video game to be banned. One of those in great opposition is Fox, the Secretary of Defense (British English spells it with a “c” not an “s”) for the United Kingdom. According to The Guardian, he believes retailers should refuse to carry the game, and individuals should refuse to buy it. The opposition to the game is because of the multiplayer mode. Players can choose to be either US or UK characters, or the Taliban. Others have joined in the protest against shooting at United States or U.K. forces, even if it is only in online gaming. Considering games in other series for instance the “Call of Duty” series, took place in Afghanistan and Iraq, it was only a matter of time before this scenario arose.
Two cents worth offered through Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts makes the game, this being the first “Medal of Honor” not set in World War II. EA’s PR Representative, in AOL News, said the video game play is no different than how children play. Kids do play games like that. Cops face off against robbers, Indians confront cowboys, cowboys must face the fact that their quarterback is lousy, and within the multiplayer mode of “Medal of Honor”, “someone’s gotta be the Taliban.” In past games, players could play as Nazis. Nevertheless, opponents of the new game contend World War II is too far removed from modern history to be as harmful.
Controversy markets games
You will find two universal outcomes to any controversial video game. An excellent deal of individuals decrying the video game precedes massive sales, and just remember what happened with “Mortal Kombat” and “Grand Theft Auto” if you need an example. Unfortunately, seems like that given the number of games taking place in the very same current conflicts, that this exact circumstance was inevitable. The first “Medal of Honor,” created by Steven Spielberg, also had some interesting multiplayer characters. William Shakespeare and a German Shepherd were un-lockable characters, as was a Velociraptor from “Jurassic Park”. Remember, this is the game where you can kill Nazis as a dinosaur, so maybe you shouldn’t take it too seriously.
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AOL News
aolnews.com/nation/article/new-video-game-will-let-you-play-as-the-taliban/19588413
Guardian
guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2010/aug/23/liam-fox-medal-of-honor-ban
