Violence Surrounds 'Modern Warfare 3' Release: Blame the Game?
SodaHead Gaming
2011/11/10 14:00:00
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In-game explosions weren't the only waves of violence witnessed on the release of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3." The highly anticipated first-person shooter, released on Wednesday, has been widely hailed as one of the greatest games of the year. But for some, the release almost turned into real-life violence.
According to Fox News, there have been several reports of violent threats and armed robberies related to the release, and Connecticut papers are reporting litter and vandalism throughout malls where gamers lined up for the game. Now many new sources, from Forbes to the The Los Angeles Times, are wondering if it says something about the game.
France saw the worst of it. According to Digital Trends, two seperate shipments of the game were stolen from the back of shipment trucks. The first robbery was reportedly carried out by two men armed with knives and tear gas; the second was carried out at gunpoint.
The biggest story in the U.S. took place in Aurora, Colorado. Lomorin Sar, a 31-year-old gamer, became so upset when his local Best Buy told him they didn't have his pre-order that he threatened to "shoot people in the parking lot" and blow up the store if they didn't let him have a copy. Staff quickly contacted the polic, and Sar was arrested.
There are a couple more instances in the news, but the important thing is no one was actually hurt. A few mall windows suffered, but the only killing that went on in the "Modern Warfare 3" community was in-game.
According to Fox News, there have been several reports of violent threats and armed robberies related to the release, and Connecticut papers are reporting litter and vandalism throughout malls where gamers lined up for the game. Now many new sources, from Forbes to the The Los Angeles Times, are wondering if it says something about the game.
France saw the worst of it. According to Digital Trends, two seperate shipments of the game were stolen from the back of shipment trucks. The first robbery was reportedly carried out by two men armed with knives and tear gas; the second was carried out at gunpoint.
The biggest story in the U.S. took place in Aurora, Colorado. Lomorin Sar, a 31-year-old gamer, became so upset when his local Best Buy told him they didn't have his pre-order that he threatened to "shoot people in the parking lot" and blow up the store if they didn't let him have a copy. Staff quickly contacted the polic, and Sar was arrested.
There are a couple more instances in the news, but the important thing is no one was actually hurt. A few mall windows suffered, but the only killing that went on in the "Modern Warfare 3" community was in-game.
Top Opinion
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MattIsTheGeekInPink 2011/11/10 20:50:41No
+13I've been playing Mario since I was little and I don't randomly explore sewage systems or stomp on turtles :D
The fact is, for all most people's paranoia, games are not bad. You could even argue that for all that people say they encourage violence, they are also an outlet for violence that isn't the real world-now there's a benefit for you!
Be tearing down plants:
And going on insane treasure hunts:
For all mature people that vote with their dollars (either for the games or not) and were mature about it, I thank you.
Expect no different with Skyrim.