Infinity on MDW2: "We want them [gamers] to be emotionally shocked"

The recently leaked Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 video footage reveals that players can shoot innocent civilians in an airport in a realistic rendering of a terrorist attack. MDW2 is rated "M" for mature audiences, but according to Activisoin Blizzard Inc., people should not summarize the entire game based on an illegally taken piece of footage.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the company said the footage was taken illegally and is not representative of the game's overall experience. Instead, the scene is designed to evoke the "atrocities of terrorism." Activision said in an email statement.

Although the leaked footage surprised a lot, it should come as no surprise, because in a recent interview, Vince Zampella, head of the game's developer, Infinity Ward, said that they intended for their game to Startle players.

The company said, MDW2 follows players as they "face off against a terrorist threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse." As part of the plot, you'll infiltrate a Russian villain's inner circle to defeat him. Evidently, the airport attack is one of the scenes in which the player acts as part of the villains group.

"We push the story," Vince Zampella said. "We want the player to be emotionally attached. We want them to be emotionally shocked."

Did people the media (including GamesThirst) give Uncharted 2: Among Thieves game of the year too early? Modern Warfare 2, I have a feeling will be total awesomeness, and surprise us all.

10/29/09 Ernice Gilbert

No Modern Warfare 2 Demo

The game according to Bobby Kotick, that has the potential of being the biggest entertainment release of all time, won't receive a demo. Nope, it's either you're in or out on this one, which I suspect most of you are in. So if you've been on the purchasing fence, uh, you might be there for a long time. Who knows, a demo could always find its way on PSN and XBLA after the game's released, but for now, none. Infinity Ward had this to say on the studio's official twitter page:

"No plans for demo before launch. The entire team is focused on polish all the way up to ship of the full game."

That's just the way it is folks, in life, we don't always get what we want, and in this case, you'll just have to wait till launch. Go take a nap. You'll feel better.

09/28/09 Ernice Gilbert

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, first look at Multiplayer Video

Is there a bigger game dropping this year? I didn’t think so. November 10th will be gamers holiday in my book; no work, no school, no nothing, just darn good FPS fun! Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling tweeted the first look at Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer and for the first time revealed the AC130 killstreak bonus. It’s just amazing, you get to call down terror on your enemies with your own AC130 air strike. Now how cool is that?

If only time could some how fast forward or at least fool us into believing it is zipping by; that would work for me. What about you? CODMDW2 will be “the biggest entertainment launch of all time,” says Activision and with the looks of things, I will have to agree. Great going infinity. Can’t wait for this one.

07/28/09 Ernice Gilbert

Modern Warfare 2 ‘Hardened Edition’ It’s $80

Are you planning on buying your wife or girlfriend any gifts come this holiday season? You should. You can’t put video games before your lady; that’s what you’ve been doing eh? Well sadly that trend won’t stop because if my calendar is right, there won’t be enough cash for the most of us to go buying all of this… (I’ll be getting the Hardened Edition mind you) but what about my wife’s new laptop? How’s it on your side? You might have to sacrifice some games this fall, or sacrifice your relationship that is unless your lady is a gamer.

Steel case, night vision goggles, an art book and Call of Duty Classic on XBLA or PSN all for $80, the info was released by Infinity Ward spokesman Robert Bowling via twitter.

One more thing, look carefully at the Hardened box, did you notice anything missing? Look harder, there’s no Call of Duty in sight; just Modern Warfare 2. Confusing to say the least.

07/15/09 Ernice Gilbert