Activision has responded to the leaked video of Modern Warfare 2 showing players involved in a terrorist attack at an airport. The game maker says the title “evokes terrorism atrocities” and that the level can be skipped if gamers do not wish to take part.
Speaking to Kotaku, an Activision spokesman said, “”Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2 features a deep and gripping storyline in which players face off against a terrorist threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. The game includes a plot involving a mission carried out by a Russian villain who wants to trigger a global war”.
Modern Warfare 2: Leaked level makes light of terrorist atrocities
“In order to defeat him, the player infiltrates his inner circle. The scene is designed to evoke the atrocities of terrorism.”
While the comment explains the context of this Modern Warfare 2 storyline, it will doubtless continue to cause consternation among certain groups who believe Activision has taken its headline-grabbing title too far.
Before playing the level, Modern Warfare 2 gamers will be told that “the upcoming segment may contain disturbing elements,” letting you move onto the next level.
Out 10 November | £55 | Activision (via Eurogamer)
