http://www.kotaku.com.au/2010/08/medal-of-honors-its-just-a-game-argument-a-missed-opportunity/
So what do you guys think of this? Are any of you offended or anything? Sadly, we don't get to play as the Taliban in single player (which could have ended up being one of the most controversial, bad ass, yet so very insightful campaigns to ever be in a war shooter in my opinion). We do get to play as the Taliban, but only in multi player.
They really had a chance to show what it it would be like to see the world through their eyes. Their beliefs. Their convictions. I really think it would have been amazing to play as a Taliban soldier, who really believes he is doing the right thing for his people and Allah.
It could of showed us something that every action film, documentary and mini-series has failed to show.. the REAL Taliban.. they are just as human as you and me, though maybe a bit deluded... or perhaps we are the deluded ones? But that discussion will be saved for a suitable forum section..
Anyhow, could have really taken video gaming to a whole new level with this, it's a shame the developers didn't have the balls. Sure it would have stirred up a garbage truck of controversy, but so what?
Thoughts?
Comments
It's just the same as playing as the OpFor in the other Call of Duty games, because they're supposed to represent the Taliban, just with the name softened so this exact argument didn't start. All in all, what difference does it make?
Just as abusername put it, the Taliban are people too. The article talks about how offensive it would be to kill American soldiers in the game, but how do you think the Taliban feel about the Call of Duty games depicting the killing of them?
I've wanted this with Killzone. You always have to play as obnoxious American jock types with a story that glorifies them, but why can't you play as the Helghast and see their point of view?
Games like inFamous and Red Dead Redemption are pushing these ideas of giving you the choice whether you're good or evil, which is awesome and I hope to see more of the newer games :thumbsup:
Nope. I'd be willing to bet that this'll be on Fox News at some point, though.
And I just found this too UK Defence Secretary Calls for Medal of Honor Ban
What a cunt.
And the Taliban that we've been killing are all single, childless men?
but im really hoping for an Renegade style production of Command and Conquer: Generals.
This is the Taliban! It's completely different!
- EA boss guy...
http://kotaku.com/5620426/ea-standing-up-to-medal-of-honor-pressure