Defense Secretary Says No To Medal of Honor
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Published: 9:00, 23/08/2010 by eccelex.
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In a comment to The Guardian, Fox expressed his disgust that such a game would encourage and reward players for attacking the allied forces.
I am disgusted and angry. It’s hard to believe any citizen of our country would wish to buy such a thoroughly un-British game. I would urge retailers to show their support for our armed forces and ban this tasteless product.
Failing an outright ban on EA’s title, Liam Fox can certainly work the guilt trip angle on UK retailers.
We always like to shine a light on this kind of knee jerk reaction here at TSA. While in this case The Guardian has presented a balanced story, it’s nonetheless embarrassing to see how video games are still regarded among the nation’s decision makers.
Source: The Guardian
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23/08/2010 at 14:19
Member since: Jan 2009
They should make the multiplayer more realistic in having UK forces shooting at AI controlled talliban and the US forces shooting at us.
23/08/2010 at 15:20
Member since: Apr 2009
now that has nailed it lol
23/08/2010 at 16:11
Member since: May 2010
oh for f*ck sake it is a G A M E it not real and not unbritish. stupid anti game people. every game should be banned execpt wii games if fox had his way
23/08/2010 at 17:08
Member since: Aug 2009
I can understand his point of view, but pulling on the guilt trip is a bit harsh. And hasn’t the the game been developed with ex servicemen help and stories. And true that there hasn’t been as much criticism for films and even books, it just seems that games get the harshest bashing and always will do!
23/08/2010 at 20:56
Member since: Dec 2009
Nice bit of publicity. I probably won’t play the multiplayer so it makes no odds to me. I’m counting on the single player story being engaging.
23/08/2010 at 21:02
Member since: May 2010
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