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Note: The Skinny blog is written by Rick Smith, editor and co-founder of Local Tech Wire and business editor of WRAL.com.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Just days ahead of the ninth Sept. 11 anniversary, controversy has erupted about Electronic Arts’ forthcoming “Medal of Honor” game in which players can become Taliban and shoot NATO soldiers in Afghanistan.
EA doesn’t boast about the fact that in the multi-player part of the game that people can take out U.S. Special Forces, soldiers, Marines and airmen along with their NATO allies. Shame on them.
An Associated Press story notes that gamers “scoff” at the criticism about players being able to take out U.S. troops. Shame on you, too.
Where is the respect that is due the volunteers who go into harm’s way so we can continue to enjoy freedom of the press, speech and religion at home?
Remember the outrage that erupted about Raleigh-based Atomic Games’ scuttled “Falluja” title that was created with the help of U.S. Marines? Where is the public outrage about "Medal of Honor?"
We’re not calling for censorship here – just common sense. The nine-year-old war on terror is an open wound for the world, and seeing gaming companies such as EA exploit it for profit is just sickening.
EA, which operates a studio in the Triangle, should have known that making NATO soldiers targets would spark some anger. But, hey, if it helps sales, why not?
Those who saw “The Kingdom” movie no doubt remember the scene in which the FBI investigator walks through a video game arcade in Saudi Arabia where players were actively shooting U.S. soldiers.
Disturbing, to say the least. But realistic, too. Not everyone loves America, even here at home.
But why do gaming companies have to fan the flames of war with titles about Iraq and Afghanistan?
Gaming company sales are dropping. Maybe in their search for profits they have gone too far.
Personally, I hope "Medal of Honor" flops. EA has published many games that are worthy of the "Medal of Honor" legacy in this country. The latest one is not.
Kudos to the military folks who have the good sense to ban its sale. After all, the price of freedom is blood. Seeing U.S. and NATO blood splattered on a monitor for entertainment's sake just makes me sick.
1. Do you agree with the author that EA has gone to far? Explain your answer.
2. Do you think that companies should be allowed to use/do whatever they want in the name of making a profit?
3. If you were a soldier how would you feel about this game allowing Taliban terrorist to kill American soldiers?
4. American men and women die everyday in Afghanistan and Iraq, shouldn't we honor their sacrifice that allows us to keep our freedoms?
45 comments:
1. Yes, I agree that EA games has gone too far. You should not be allowed to shoot american soilers, as well as our allies.
2. No, I do not think companies should be allowed to do whatever they want in the name of making a profit. This is already not acceptable. You can't do things against the law even if you might make a profit.
3. If I was a soilder I would feel extremely disrespected. I would feel like what I was doing was going unappreciated.
4. Yes, we should honor everything the men and women in Afghanistan have done for us. What we shouldn't do is allow teenagers to shoot and kill them, even if it is a video game.
1. Yes. I agree that EA Games has gone too far in the fact that this is a current problem in our world today. We, as Americans, are trying to solve the problems that have arisen in Afghanistan. Getting behind a controller as a Taliban solider is not helping the cause.
2. No. Companies should have boundaries when it comes to making profit. The ridiculousness of this game's subject is over the top.
3. Well, personally being a girl, I would hate this game. But even being a male in the military I would still feel betrayed. This game is being sold by American gaming companies and I am over in Afghanistan trying to end the war.
4. Yes. We should honor those that sacrifice to keep our freedoms in the fact that these games should not be produced. Respect our country.
1. I agree with the author that EA has gone to far. I believe you should not be able to shoot the Americans, or allies for that matter.
2. I think the companies should not be alloud to use/do whatever they want in the name of making a profit.
3. If Iwere a soldier i would not like this game at all. I believe they feel like the real army is just a joke and it isn't right to sit here and play a game when in reality we are in serious trouble.
4. I believe we should honor their sacrifice but then again there would be so many to honor.
1) I agree that EA has gone too far, because killing that which protects us is plain stupid. They most likely will not sell well, either.
2) Companies should be allowed to use whatever they want to sell their products, but I think they should think carefully about what they use. Would they sell a game in which you can shoot down the towers? No, because it wouldn't sell and would most likely end up destroyed.
3) If I were a soldier I would probably be outraged that an American compnay would create a game killing their soldiers.
4) Instead of creating a game in which you can kill American soldiers, you should create a game in which they are honored. Not only willl it sell well, but it would be more likely to be approved by the public.
Lauren Deal
1. I agree with the author that EA has gone to far, espically with the war still continuing. But at the same time it makes me think about how we think war games where the object is to kill armies from other countries is okay.
2. I think companies do have that right and it is up to the consumers to decide when the company has gone too far.
3. If I were a soilder who heard about this game, I would feel very angry and sad about this game. It would make me feel as if some parts of our country dont care about what is going on in the war or care about the people who have put thier lives on the line.
4. I believe that we should honor their sacrifice and the game EA has created doesnt do that all. I think its a shame to hear what they have come up with just to make some profit.
1)NO, this game has a story line to it, if people actually play the WHOLE game they would understand.
2)YES, if the game is a good game.
3)i would personally BUY the game myself and play it before i said anything about it.
4)we are with every game that we make about war the few we do make to where u can be the enemy isnt that big of a deal.
1. I Definitely agree with the author that EA has gone to far. I agree because it isn't respectful towards our american troops.
2. I think there is a limit to letting companies do whatever they want in the name of making a profit. If it is not disrespectful and harmful to people in any way it shouldn't be a problem, but if companies seem to be disrespectful towards certain things or people it should not be allowed.
3. If i were a soldier i don't think that i would be very fond of this game. I would think of it as disrespectful and the gaming companies should have to follow particular rules in making their games.
4. Yes, i think we should definitely honor the men and women in Afghanistan. They are allowing us to keep our freedom and give us privleges we wouldn't have if it weren't for them. This game is not showing that we honor them, it is being disrespectful.
1. I do believe that EA has gone too far because not only are they targeting a sensitive subject among all Americans but they're allowing kids to go on basically a virtual murdering rampage after those who in real life are dying so that our freedom may live.
2. Though I think that in almost all cases, companies are better off with minimal government regulation, I believe this to be an exception. Our constitution allows us to disagree/not support the war effort, but to some extent overly offensive material such as this video game should fall as illegal.
3. If I were a soldier I would be outraged about the video game. The death of an American soldier or multiple in this case, is absolutely nothing to joke about nor is it something to create into entertainment purposes.
4. Yes, I believe we should honor them. One of those ways being to ban this video game.
1) I agree that EA has gone too far, because killing that which protects us is plain stupid. They most likely will not sell well, either.
2) Companies should be allowed to use whatever they want to sell their products, but I think they should think carefully about what they use. Would they sell a game in which you can shoot down the towers? No, because it wouldn't sell and would most likely end up destroyed.
3) If I were a soldier I would probably be outraged that an American compnay would create a game killing their soldiers.
4) Instead of creating a game in which you can kill American soldiers, you should create a game in which they are honored. Not only willl it sell well, but it would be more likely to be approved by the public.
LEXIE AMENT
1. Yes, I definately agree that EA has gone to far. We should be respectful of the fact that our American soldiers are off fighting for us every day and risking their lives, yet someone can make it seem so simple and non-important by making someone able to shoot at and kill an American soldier on a video game. I also disagree with EA because they could have made it other people instead of American soldiers just as easily and it still would have consisted of the same concept.
2. I think that companies should be aloud to do some things and use some of what they want but to a limit because it is in the end for the better of their company/product. But as long as they aren't pushing the limit and going to far in what they do.
3. If I was an American soldier I would feel very disapointed, upset, angry and dissed. Because the fact that I was fighting and putting my life on the line to serve for my country. Yet, a video game was made that made it so easy for a Taliban terrorist to shoot at me would make me feel like what I was doing wasn't a big deal at all, when it really is.
4. Yes, we should honor their sacrifice that alows us to keep our freedoms and push the limit in ways that affect the view of our soldiers.
1. no i do not belive the author has a valid point. the fact that he is attacking MOH and not COD4 which had a similar premise.
2.it depends, i would say yes because if they did do something offensive no one would by it
3.few but i would think they would play it too for fun
4.yes we should also honor them but we need to honer the freedom of press.
1. Yes, I agree that EA Games has gone way too far. In no way do I tell myself that everyone (both in our country and out) supports our military or America as a whole, but to see a company make a game out of killing the people who protect us everyday is sickening.
The fact that there is a war going on isn't a joke or a game and shouldn't be treated as such. I don't think you can force people to believe a certain thing or support a certain war, but the least they can do is have respect for the brave people that give them the oppurtunity to do something so shameful in the first place.
2. Yes, I think it is up to the company to do what they would like to do in order to make a profit. After all, we are a society that functions on the rights of the people. However, I do hope that American citizens have enough respect for their country and their soldiers to not buy the game or support a company that creates and condones something so disrespectful.
3. I would, first of all, be surprised. It is sometimes shocking to discover that a fellow American doesn't have the respect that they should for the military. It would hurt me that they have made a game out of something that I take so seriously and recreate the hell I go through for the entertainment of the people I would give my life to protect. I would feel so angry and disrespected and upset.
4. Yes! People take for granted the amazing sacrifice that our military makes for us. And the fact that EA is taking advantage of the freedoms that soldiers allow us to have and using it to mock the situations they face everyday is disgusting and unacceptable.
1.I agree with the author that EA has gone to far. Soldiers for the US military volunteer to fight for our country and freedom, yet EA is making a video game where you can kill them. No one said they had to protect us, and we should be thanking and honoring them, not playing games where your object is to kill them.
2.I don't think companies should be allowed to do or use whatever they want in the name of making a profit. I think there should be some moral lines that aren't crossed when making a new product or game.
3.If I were a soldier, this game would make me mad and disappointed in what companies are promoting. Soldiers volunteer to protect this country, and if citizens are going to repay them by pretending to be the group that they're fighting against, I find it very disrespectful.
4. Yes, I think that we should honor these men and women who are protecting our rights and are willing to sacrifice for US citizens and the good of the country.
Katie Burnet
1. I agree with the author that EA has gone too far. Soldiers in the US are volunteers who fight for our freedom. With EA making a video game where you can kill the US soldiers, I think this dishonors the soldiers.
2. I do not think companies should be allowed to use/do whatever they want in the name of making a profit. They should not use/do anything that crosses a moral line, such as disrespecting a country.
3. If I were a soldier, I would be upset that citizens of America can be a virtual Taliban terrorist and kill virtual American soldiers. This shows citizens do not respect what I sacrifice for them.
4. Yes, we should honor their sacrifice that allows us to keep our freedom.
1.I do agree with the author that EA has gone to far. It is not far to our soliders that we in America are basically mocking what they do with Taliban taking out our military. And for most soliders this is a reality everyday that someone else that they know dies from one of these bad people they are fighting against.
2. I do not believe companies should be able to do anything they want becuase for example this game Medal of Honor they are mocking the troops basically. And other games they exploit women with their trashy clothing and other actions.
3. If I where a soldier I would be furious about this game becuase most likely I have seen one of my friends die from Tailban and now that it's in a game they can relive the horrible events.
4. I do believe we should honor their sacrifice becuase 9 times out of 10 when you ask somone if they would be willing to fight for freedom on the front lines they would refuse. So if we can't stand behind our troops at home then maybe we should try stading in front of them and maybe then will we have the full prospective of what they go through.
1.Yes, I think it has gone to far. I think that they should make the games without titling thke soldiers and making it so there are less references to the actual wars we are fighting in the present.
2. I think that they should be allowed to whether or not it is ethically right. I think they should have the right to make these demeaning games however I don't think its a wise choice, because one its about our American soliders being targeted, and two because there sales would probably go down seeing as most US citizens don't want to hunt their own country's soldiers.
3. If I were a soldier I would strongly disagree with this game being made/sold. I'd feel like the gaming companies were making a mockery out of our troops and clearly not showing compassion for the men and women (including myself) risking their lives for our country.
4.Yes, we should definitely be honoring the men and women that our serving for our country, and not playing games where the object is to kill those brave men and women fighting for us.
Maggie Keller
1)I don't agree with the author but I do. I agree that in this time of war, illustraiting the war on terror with the death of American soilders in a video game is probably not good for moral, but I disagree because after all it is just a video game. Besides, there have been plenty of video games where American soilders die.
2)Companies should not be allowed to do whatever they want to generate profit. Where is the line between just buisness and hurting the public? One good example would be Toyota and the malfunctions in their vehicles.
3)If I was an American soilder, I would feel offended by the games in which they were killed, but at the same time I think I would understand that it is just make believe.
4)Yes, we should honor their sacrafices for our countries freedoms in more ways than we already do. We should have not just a day but a week each year to remember those who put there lives on the line.
1. No, I don't agree with the author. EA is just making a game for entertainment, but children do need to understand the real war.
2. As long as it is legal, I think that companies have the right to do what they need to. If they do something too tasteless, they won't be making a profit anyway.
3. I would understand that it is just a game, and EA doesn't wan't people to go around killing American Soldiers.
4. We should honor soldiers, because they give thier life for the rest of the people in the country. One of the freedoms that they fight to keep includes making a game with any content the company wants. They rate the games so certain age groups won't have access to the games.
1. No, I don't agree with the author. EA is just making a game for entertainment, but children do need to understand the real war.
2. As long as it is legal, I think that companies have the right to do what they need to. If they do something too tasteless, they won't be making a profit anyway.
3. I would understand that it is just a game, and EA doesn't wan't people to go around killing American Soldiers.
4. We should honor soldiers, because they give thier life for the rest of the people in the country. One of the freedoms that they fight to keep includes making a game with any content the company wants. They rate the games so certain age groups won't have access to the games.
1) I do agree with the author that EA has gone too far with their games. I don't believe that violent games are the cause of violence, but this almost-sedition game of Medal Of Honor is disgusting. Going against one's country should be frowned upon, considering real sons, daughters, parents, and siblings are dying for our country. If anything we should support them, not virtually kill them.
2) I think companies need a limitation and rules in the name of making a profit. Even though in America there are freedoms, the real reason behind the inventions of such games are the consumers. If the consumers didn't purchase the games and stood against them, games like this wouldn't be sold.
3)If I were a soldier, I would be in a complete outrage at the fact that Americans can go against their country and not have any nationalism, and kill virtual American soldiers. I wouldn't feel any support for what I've sacrificed for my country.
4)We should honor their sacrifices that allow us to keep our freedoms, because they shouldn't have to think about Americans not supporting them, they should KNOW that America is rooting for them.
Lindsay Carter
1. I strongly agree with the author that EA has gone too far. Games like these should never be created, even for the sake of profit. They are disrespectful and disheartening and should be banned.
2. I don't think that companies should be allowed to use/do whatever they want in the name of making a profit. I think it is a selfish thing to do, and it shouldn't ever occur.
3. If I were a soldier, I would be insulted if I found out about this game. It is very offensive and rude to the people who serve our country and fight for our freedoms.
4. We should honor the sacrifice of soldiers who fight for our freedoms. This game should not be published.
1. No EA has not gone too far. It is a video game. People get too emoptionl about things like this, every multi player video game has people play as the good guys and the bad guys. Kids dont think about it as being disrepectful and soldiers probably go home and if they have a family their kids are probably playing a game where they are online and they r a terrorist fighting the Americans. it is the exact same things as Modern Warfare 2. Its not just because i like to play a game like that i hate America, or the soldiers, its just fun. I even want to join the army and get into the special forces when im older. I would still want to play the games just because they are fun. They arent even real. The author is just ignorant and stupid.
2. Yes because as long as it doesnt physically harm anyone it is fine. We live in America and we have the our freedoms and there is nothing that says people cant do things to best make a profit.
3. It is fine that taliban are killing American solders because if i am fightingin a war a video game is the last thing on my mind, and no matter what a video game does doesnt take away how people would be proud of me.
4. Just because there is a video game out about soldiers being killed and kids can be the taliban, Americans would still honor all the soldiers no matter what a video game puts out. We are still proud of what they are doing and what they have done. to protect our freedoms to enjoy games such as this one.
1. I believe that EA indeed went too far. Its a slap in the face to our country and our military.
2.I believe that companies can sell what they want in the hopes of making a profit but honestly i think its a stupid game idea and the people who created it have sick minds.
3.If I was a solider I would be outraged by this game. I would be disgusted and hurt that an american company wouuld come up with a game like this.
4. yes indeed I think we should indeed honor the people who fight for our country everyday.
Braydon Bevilacqua
1. I completely disagree with the author of this story. EA is simply a gaming company and nothing more. When people play video games they do not belive that it is real. Video games are the farthest thing from reality. Video game developers had made many other war games and no conflict has gone about them. Just because this is a current war doesnt mean that the developers need to tread carefully on what they make. A game is a game, and that is that.
2.I belive that companies should be able to do/use whatever they want to make a profit. That is all the companies are going for, entertainment and profit. None of the actions going on in your Xbox or PS3 are real so it doesnt really matter.
3.If I were a solider I really wouldn't care what goes on in video games. My first priority as a solider would be protecting my country and keeping myself alive, not worrying about video games.
4. Of course we should honor their service to our country but creating a video game that has some conflicting content. Just because you kill somebody in a video game doesnt mean we hurt anybody in real life. The two are not connected and it is unrealistic to belive that this could be a problem.
1. I agree, I think EA has gone too far. Making a game about such a serious topic is innapropriate.
2. I think that companies should be allowed to do wahtever they want to some extent. There should be some sort of censorship in place so thing like this video game are not allowed.
3.I would be ticked off. You are risking your life to fight for freedoms such as making a video game about whatever you want. That is just not right
4. Yes we should honor their sacrifice. It is a huge sacrafice for us, and EA is not honoring those people.
1. I agree with the author that EA has gone too far because people who aren't soldiers don't understand.
2. I do not think companies should be allowed to use/do whatever they want in the name of making a profit.
3. If i was a soldier I would not like this game because it allows Taliban terrorists to kill American soldiers
4. Yes
1. I agree with the author that EA has gone too far. The two experiences don't even compare in many ways. They are similar, but very different at the same time. Soldiers deserve more respect than this.
2.I do not think that companies should be able to do this because making a profit under moral circumstances that are wrong is usually illegal, for example selling drugs.
3. I would not feel good because these soldiers risk their lives to save our country and deserve much much more respect for this.
4. Yes, we should honor their sacrafice and this game is doing the exact opposite.
1. I agree that EA has gone too far. Making light of a situation like a deadly war is a very bad move. Many people find offense because our men and women are fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. Having video games that are showing these soldiers killed is very upsetting.
2. I don't think that companies should be able to use anything they want in order to make a profit. Some subjects should be left untouched.
3. I would be very upset if i was a soldier and saw this video game of Taliban terrorists killing American soldiers. Our youth are being desensitized to a serious situation.
4. We should honor the sacrifice of the American soldiers instead of making games out of it.
1. I agree with the author on this, because both my grandfathers and many of my aunts and uncles served in the military, and killing people in uniforms that my family wears sickens me.
2. There should not be restrictions on what game companies can do, they should know better by default.
3. I wouldn't like it anymore than i like games about U.S. soldiers fighting other countries. But i really hate those games in general.
4. I think we should honnor them, but i already do.
Cameron Wayne
1. No, because its a video game and if the people who are playing the game are taught right then it shouldn't be a problem.
2. No, because if they are doing the wrong thing to make a profit then i dont agree.
3. It would probly hurt to see, but i would know that it was just a game and i would know what it wouldve looked like in real life so it wouldn't be quite as bad.
4. Yes, we should honor their sacrafice because it means our lives that they are trying so save, and our country.
1. Yes because they shouldnt have made it so they could kill US soldiers.
2. I think that companies can do whatever they wanted because they should know better and not do anything rash.
3. I would feel betrayed and disappointed because if i am risking my life for the country they shouldnt play a game where they can kill me.
4.Yes we should. My father went to Afghanistan and i know he would feel disgusted if people played this game.
1: Not at all. Video games are forms of art that shouldn't have to be restrained by this authors arbitrary beliefs. Video games have been making a profit off the wars this nation has faught. Why not a current one?
2: No, but what are they doing wrong by doing this? There are clear immoral things that developers don't put it, and having MP matches that put a freedom fighter orignization against an invading power.
3:I don't need to know how i would feel. Ask any soldier that has an xbox in the desert. He is playing Call of Duty and other shooters that put americans up against an opponent. Sometimes you play as Nazi's or Imperial Japanese. Why does it matter now that we can play as the taliban?
4: We do honor them. This isn't dishonoring their sacrafice.
1. I think EA has gone a little too far. Even though there are games where you kill other nations, this game was made in the US and shouldnt be about killing US soldiers.
2. I think companies can do whatever they want to make a profit but I won't buy something that disrespects my country.
3. I want to be a soldier in the Marine Corps after high school and I don't like the idea of a game that is mostly about killing US soldiers.
4. We should honor those who have died protecting our freedoms. But also we have to honor the rights that we have as Americans with the 1st amendment right.
1. Do you agree with the author that EA has gone to far? Explain your answer.
I think video games in general have gone to far. Anything where you get to kill people and it seems normal and you get gratification out of it is wrong for children to be exposed to at such a young age. It makes it seem like it is a part of life. But they make these things because they can make a profit off of it.
2. Do you think that companies should be allowed to use/do whatever they want in the name of making a profit?
No, using made up names and fictional characters should be allowed but when you start to bring races and nationalities and political figures into it then it gets way to person and way to real.
3. If you were a soldier how would you feel about this game allowing Taliban terrorist to kill American soldiers?
What soldiers do, they should be rewarded with the up most respect so when a video game comes out making light of their job I think it is extremely disrespectful. Especially because these are AMERICAN soldiers. When people take for granite what they do and make it seem like an everyday task I think it’s really rude because what they do is completely brave and honorable. If I were a soldier I would be really pissed off.
4. American men and women die every day in Afghanistan and Iraq, shouldn't we honor their sacrifice that allows us to keep our freedoms?
Yes I truly believe that soldiers are the bravest people in the entire world and deserve the upmost respect, for a video game to make light of the sacrifice and the situations they are put in is very rude. Even if the company is making a lot of money making the product and selling the product the consumers would be just as happy playing with fictional countries. For US soldiers to be killed in a game is just wrong.
1. I agree that EA has gone too far. People have risked not only their life but their familys. By shooting the U.S. Special Forces, soldiers, Marines, and airmen its just a shame, and aweful that they call themselfes american.
2.I dont think companies should be allowed to use whatever they want in the making of a profit. Its being disrespectful and down-right aweful.
3.If I were a soldier, I would feel insulted and in a way, backstabed. I just saved the lives of americans by risking my own and my thanks is being mocked and shot at.
4. I think we SHOULD honor their sacrifice that allows us freedom. Its not right that EA games decides to make a game that disgraces the name solider.
1. Do you agree with the author that EA has gone to far? Explain your answer.
Yes, I agree with the author. EA should not use actual countries in their games. It is disrespectful towards our soldiers and disrespectful towards other countries as well. In the movie it was disturbing for the FBI agent to see kids playing games that were shooting US soldiers and I’m sure they would feel the same if it was flipped.
2. Do you think that companies should be allowed to use/do whatever they want in the name of making a profit?
I think companies should have a level of respect towards our nation and the people in it. They should still keep their freedom of speech/press but there is a line that should not be crossed.
3. If you were a soldier how would you feel about this game allowing Taliban terrorist to kill American soldiers?
If I was a soldier and saw that a video game is allowing terrorists to kill American soldiers I would be not only mad but insulted and feel like me fighting overseas means absolutely nothing to them.
4. American men and women die every day in Afghanistan and Iraq; shouldn't we honor their sacrifice that allows us to keep our freedoms?
Yes I think we should honor them for sacrificing their lives for our freedoms.
1) I do agree that EA has gone too far; What they are doing is basically war profiteering, and it is inconsiderate to the soldiers abroad.
2) I would think that public pressure would be enough to scrap such a game, and the company would realize that they will lose their support if they make the game. Basic principals of econonmics should apply to keep undesirable products off the market.
3) Games that are similar to this one have been made before, but the difference is that they were about wars that happened years ago. It is way too soon to make an insensitive game like Medal of Honor. I would be quite offended if I was a soldier.
4) I fully agree that their sacrifice should be honored with the highest respects, even if we disagree with the war.
Eric Stevens
1. I do not agree. This is definatley not the first game to do something like this. If you didn't take issue with the call of duty or medal of honor games before now, this is no time to start.
2. No they shouldn't. but this ins't an example of that...
3. Well if they already felt this way from the first multiplayer shooting game, then thy can feel however they want. I've played call of duty and medal of honor before as both "teams" and I wouldn't be offended, that would just be hypocritical.
4. Yes we should, but if video games can re-create our troops blowing through civilian areas in Iraq or Afganistan or in any other war-game senario, then game companies shouldn't have a problem with this. If someone does, don't buy it, it's that simple, but this game by no means "crosses the line". In every multiplayer game there are two "sides". What would you suggest? American vs. American? Thats not better... These games represent war they may as well represent war. So in short, yes honor our troops, but this game isn't anything new.
1. I do agree with the author that the EA has gone too far because people playing a game where you can fire on your own men that have volunteered to help our country, even if you arent the biggest fan of America, its still wrong. Its like firing on the place where you're staying even if you don't like the people you're staying with.
2. I don't think that companies should be able to use or do whatever they want in the name of making profit because there is a fine line in between what is just for the imagination and what is unmoral with real circumstances like this war happening in the real world.
3. If I were a soldier I would not be happy about the game where you can be a Taliban terrorist and kill American soliders. I would be infuriated because it's like the people of your country getting the opprotunity to turn their backs on YOUR work that you do every day FOR them to keep THEM safe.
4. We should honor the sacrafice of the American men and women that sacrafice everything to allow us to keep our freedom because it was a selfless act to volunteer themselves, put their own lives in danger for us, its worth honoring for a long time.
1. I dont agree with the author, there are many many games that are similar to Medal of Honor. It is just a game, its not to be taken seriously.
2. Companies should have some restrictions but not to the extent that they cannot make the gaming types they want. They are created for entertainment, and for a profit.
3. I would feel upset to some degree because it is a reality in war. American soldiers do unfortunatly lose their lives. But all in all the game is just a game.
4. Yes we should definitly honor their sacrifices to keep us safe and free. I see the game as a insight of what American soliders go through during war in Iraq so we can understand what they really endure and so we can honor them even more.
1. I do not agree with the author. Even though the game is inseneitive, World War 2 games allow players to play as German and Japanese soldiers killing Americans. There are two sides to every war and killing ANYONE at all is wrong. Games are only games and should not be viewed as anything more.
2.I think companies should be allowed to do what they want. Whether they want to do it ethically is up to them, but there is no basis for forbidding the production of duch games. If it offends you, simply do not play it.
3. If I was a soldier, I would probably be upset. However, a soldier probably has so many horrific memories that he should not be playing these games at all. Nevertheless, it is just a GAME. If you don't like it, don't play it.
4. We do honor their sacrifices. However, most of the Taliban operatives are forced into it to either defend their home or feed their families. There are TWO sides to every war. We should not be so quick to lessen the value of another man's life, simply because he is fighting OUR country. If your argument is about honoring sacrifice, then NO war games AT ALL should be allowed.
1. I disagree with the author because the war video games that are created are not meant to disrespect the armed forces. They are meant to portray what the military goes through on a daily basis, by tying in a fiction plot and story to demonstrate this. Most of the war video games are created by ex-armed forces, and are always done under the supervision of the military branches to ensure that the games are realistic.
2. Yes, I believe that any company has the right to use whatever they want, to make a profit, as long as it doesn't offend the majority of people, or committing copyright infringement.
3. I would be fine with the game as long as it is an accurate depiction of my daily routine and what I go through in the military.
4. Yes I believe that we should honor our armed forces 100%, even if it gets depicted into a movie or video game.
1. I sort of think they've gone to far because I think the war is a really touchy subject and it isnt cool to scoff it and make it so normal. Even though not everyone likes America, and i know this through first hand experience, its still rude to make profit off of the lives and blood of american citizens.
2.I think that to some extent they should be able to use/do whatever they want to make a profit but like, at the same time, there should be some rules, guidelines and regulations.
3.I would be real pissed off and sort of sad because I would be putting my life on the line everyday for these people and they would be making fun of me.
4. I think we should honor their sacrafice.
1) I am not offended. Most video games have side 1 and side 2. Apparently side 1 is the Talaban, and side 2 is the American Military. Most people play these games just to kill the other person. People modify games so they can have an advantage over another player. Most people do not even REALIZE the enemy is so and so, they clearly just want to be the best of the best, no matter the stakes.
2) Under some pretenses, it should be allowed.
3)
you're letting me slide this once...
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