Call of Duty MW3 to be banned?

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People want Modern Warfare 3 banned, claims Daily Mail

25/05/2011 - 4:09pm GMT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Reveal Trailer, which shows scenes of terrorism on the London Underground, is reported to have led to calls for the game to be banned, reports the Daily Mail.

The Daily Mail is comparing the London Underground scenes to the 7/7 terrorist attacks in London, with those affected unhappy about the likeness found in Activision's guaranteed smash hit.

Vivienne Pattison of Mediawatch UK has "concerns" because "these games are hyper-real," adding MW3 "is in incredibly poor taste".

This isn't the first time Call of Duty has skirted with controversy. Modern Warfare 2 was heavily criticised by some for its No Russian level, which allowed players to shoot civilians at an airport while taking on the role of a terrorist.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be released worldwide on November 8.

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after reading the above and watching the trailer, I think that to ban the game would be an outrageous over reaction and an example of censorship gone mad. the above mentioned train scene is the result of what appears to be more of an invasion than terrorism and it didn't appear to be anything like the London bombings. obviously its difficult to suggest how much resemblance there will actually be when the game is released, but I highly doubt that it will show terrorism to be glorified.


on the note of MW2, that sequence was about showing how without morales you would need to be in order to be a terrorist. I didn't shoot any civilians when I played through the scene and I could understand why people would be upset to see such shocking images, but these games try to show you the world in all its shocking entirety.

the game shouldn't and won't be banned, this is a non-story and we should accept that events from the real world will inevitably be mirrored in all sorts of media. it is when we watch and we feel nothing that we should worry.

Game Review: L.A Noire

L.A. NOIRE

Synopsis:
Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective is thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high.


In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core. 


Using groundbreaking new animation technology that captures every nuance of an actor's facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Search for clues, chase down suspects and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.


My Review:
I suppose its best to comment on the facial technology first. It works, and it works well. You can genuinely tell wether somebody is lying from there facial expressions. Given that the crux of the game is in the interrogating witnesses and suspects, the facial tech is all the more important. 


Graphically the game looks beautiful the soundtrack complements the game well. All of the characters have a personality which only adds to the atmosphere. The cars control well enough and shooting is fairly easy although the use of the right trigger for both sprinting and shooting isn’t helpful. 


The game is very much story driven and you will no doubt be sucked into uncovering the truths and secrets being withheld from yourself.


In summary:
Plays well and is different from most other games. Not as all action as GTA but if you like solving crimes and catching baddies, there’s no better game out there


dodd.blog rating: 10/10

The Apprentice: who to bet on

So lord sugar, who’s it going to be? You must have an idea by now, surely. You won’t tell us? Well that’s fine because I have an idea who the top candidates are


Jim Eastwood
Started work in his father's fish and chip shop


Age: 32
Career: Sales and Marketing Manager
Lives: Northern Ireland


Jim looks to be most peoples favourite at the moment and understandably so. He talked his way out of the bottom 3 and negotiated well on previous tasks. Hasn’t project managed yet but seems to have a good idea whats he’s doing. As of yet, not appeared in the boardroom final 3.


Tom Pellereau

Cites Thomas Edison as an icon 


Age: 31
Career: Inventor
Lives: London




A somewhat quirky charchter but a logical thinker. Gets stuck in and brings enthusiasm to his teams. Hasn’t been in the boardroom bottom 3 although has yet to be on a winning team.


Ellie Reed

Once chased a burglar out of her house at 17


Age: 33
Career: Managing Director
Lives: Yorkshire


Dark horse of the competiton. She gets on well with her team mates and isn’t afraid to kick off. We haven’t seen a large amount of business noice yet but maybe as the firings get going she will take advantage of the opportunity and show much more leadership. Has been in the boardroom bottom 3 once.

Game Review: DiRT 3

DiRT 3

Synopsis:
Dirt 3 adds a host of impressive new or revised features, including YouTube integration that allows you to upload race footage and split-screen support. There are more locations and events than in any other game in the series, and over 50 rally cars representing the very best from 50 years of the sport. They look great and handle more realistically than ever too, even if they quickly become mud covered wrecks shedding pieces all over the course.


My review:
The cars handle well, look good and go fast, so that’s a tick straight off. Crashes result in detailed damage which although not being perfect is probably the best so far this generation. There are plenty of game modes and multiplayer split screen is a nice addition. The difficulty is well balanced so that victories are earned not given. There’s a varied assembly of cars to choose from which unlock at a fair enough rate. Better than DiRT 2? Yes, thanks to new the new gymkhana and split screen modes as well improved graphics and more varied tracks. The only criticism is that Sony hasn’t got playstation store up yet.


In summary, A brilliant racing game with lots to do. If you liked DiRT 2, you’ll LOVE DiRT 3.


dodd.blog rating: 10/10

Ken Block Going Crazy in his Subaru

Film Review: Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides

Pirates of the Caribbean: on stranger tides

Synopsis:
Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. 


My review:
I went into the cinema with high hopes but little expectation. The film started of well and was fast paced but didn’t do much to entice you into the story. This was the general mood for the rest of the film. Most of the usual suspects return and Johnny depp portrays his usual jack sparrow, whilst Penelope Cruz is a nice addition to the cast although you don’t really delve into her character much. Blackbeard feels like a missed trick in the film. Throughout the film there are quotes of the man being “pure evil” but never does he really take on the role of Mr.bad ass in the way which was much needed in the film. The soundtrack is as good as ever thanks to Hans Zimmer and the general cinematography is of a high quality.


To summarise, the characters needed to be fleshed out more, the action was good but not excellent as was the script. If you like the last you’ll probably like this one too.


dodd.blog rating: 7/10

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