Modern Warfare 2 Censored in Japan, Germany

[robnhood]

You all should be scared Nostradamus predicted that if the Japanese and Germans played Modern Warfare 2 uncensored the world would end in 2012!!

 

[thirdshop]

The thing to admire about both the Germans and the Japanese; is that they as a nation have fully accepted the lessons of their militaristic past. Both nations have a military purely for defensive reasons, and both are extremely wary of right-wing fascism. Their moral position is not a sign of hypocrisy but a genuine deep-rooted concern that the errors of the past should not be repeated again. These are now two of the most pacifistic nations on Earth.

Are you out of your FREAKING MIND??? The Japanese don't even admit WW2 even occurred. It's not even in their history books, let alone the invasion of China, the medical experiments conducted on Chinese citizens or POW's. You need to get you IDIOTIC head straight about the most racist nation in the world.

 

[touchdowntexas13]

After reading through all of these comments, I agree with the person that said it depends on WHO buys the game lol.

I think most of us just like to shoot stuff and don't really care about who is getting shot in the game (unless it ties with the story). However, there are certain kinds of people (someone mentioned psychiatric patients) that shouldn't be allowed near a violent game.

Someone also mentioned that the game represents REAL people and that the game tries to immerse the gamer in REAL situations. Yes this is very true. But I doubt that most of us feel immersed enough to really develop relationships with the citizens of MW2.

To the people talking about fascism:
Fascism is its own deal. It's quite pointless to try and place it in a definite political spectrum. It draws from both sides and hence deserves its own title. It may draw more from one side, but that really does not matter. Fascism and Communism should just be known as political extremes with very specific and radical criteria.

I don't even know why someone came up with this right-wing left-wing stuff. The nomenclature implies that you have to be one or the other. That just doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

 

[jimmysmitty]

Germany I understand. They are afraid of violence.

But JAPAN!!!!

The one country whos cartoons makes our R rated movies look like kiddie films is censoring a game!!!!?

A normal Anime has more violence in it than a game as well as sexual content. Its just amazing to see that they would censor a game yet let blood and gore run rampant on normal TV.....

 

[touchdowntexas13]

[citation][nom]rdawise[/nom]Facism is very, very right wing my friend. Just a point of clarification. In fact the opposite of socialism or communism (which they are not the same thing) would probably be facism. If you're going to attack someone please research a little.Now on topic, MW2 is GREAT![/citation]

I think people forget that there is a difference between all the different "isms" especially when today they are just thrown around without much thought.

 

[technuttso]

There's nothing noble about being a pacifist. A pacifist is a slacker that relies on others to do what they refuse to do for themselves. Banning or censoring a video game is senseless and pointless and purely symbolic. incompetent, petty, impotent governments eagerly anticipate the opportunity for such nonsense because that is all they are capable of.

 

[cj_online]

One thing i really don't get, is that although this game has been rated M for mature... 17+ or whatever, but even then people make a big fuss about the violence and moral BS ? i mean seriously ? Any 17+ adult would know better than to take this killing civilians seriously. No1 would actualy go out and repeat the actions.

 

[derstarke]

I realize it's not real, and I am in no way supporting censorship, but you can't make the "it's just a bunch of pixels" argument and expect it to hold water. If you really want to argue your case, you have to really think about it. It is very real, and that's the "problem". And there actually IS a difference between partaking in the action (virtually), and observing the action. I think the argument against censorship would be stronger if everyone collectively had a real arsenal of arguable points rather than "but they do it in movies" and "but it's not real" crap that most people vomit up reactively. Those arguments make sense, but they are not strong and ignore the poo that is being thrown at you from the other side.

 

[technuttso]

[citation][nom]loomis86[/nom]There's nothing noble about being a pacifist. A pacifist is a slacker that relies on others to do what they refuse to do for themselves. Banning or censoring a video game is senseless and pointless and purely symbolic. incompetent, petty, impotent governments eagerly anticipate the opportunity for such nonsense because that is all they are capable of.[/citation]
Are u real? U know what peace means and what really means war? U and others ho like and use so much the word KILL are REALLY KNOWING what are saying or doing getting this kind of position. It seems like u Americans don't know what really means WAR and DEATH BY KILLING IN WAR.Maybe u need some REAL experience for a full understanding. So then the peace u are living will have some meaning.I just don't understand what is "not" wrong with u people.
Loomis86...My boy,go get some fresh air in Iraq, maybe there u will have some real fun,even now when the things a allot more calm is still a fun and nice place to "kill" the time and do some enjoyable activities.

 

[xaephod]

First time I played it I didn't kill anyone.
Second time, I killed everyone. I figured I would put them out of their fake non-existing life...its a frigging game omg we are actually discussing this?

 

[theramman]

I went into the lvl with an ichty trigger finger, Even if they were just sitting there or crawling it made my finger itch 😉

 

[g00ey]

I think this "censorship" thing is political ass-kissing with the Russian rats. I hate ass-kissing, their heads should be cut off, that's what they _should_ do.

 

[Duncan_Idah0]

[citation][nom]technuttso[/nom]Are u real? U know what peace means and what really means war? U and others ho like and use so much the word KILL are REALLY KNOWING what are saying or doing getting this kind of position. It seems like u Americans don't know what really means WAR and DEATH BY KILLING IN WAR.Maybe u need some REAL experience for a full understanding. So then the peace u are living will have some meaning.I just don't understand what is "not" wrong with u people. Loomis86...My boy,go get some fresh air in Iraq, maybe there u will have some real fun,even now when the things a allot more calm is still a fun and nice place to "kill" the time and do some enjoyable activities.[/citation]

I'm afraid history has proven there are danger with pacifism... Such as WW2. I suggest you take a look at the Munich agreement and how the UK and France let Germany annex Czechoslovakia just to not provoke Hitler and avoid war. Or how UK's PM during that time (Chamberlain) showed a paper in which Hitler promised to be a good guy.. I think it's unnecessary to point out how all that pacifist attitude to German in the 30's turn out... It would have been possible to stop Hitler in the mid 30's if pacifist hadn't rules UK and France back then.

 

[Duncan_Idah0]

[citation][nom]technuttso[/nom]Are u real? U know what peace means and what really means war? U and others ho like and use so much the word KILL are REALLY KNOWING what are saying or doing getting this kind of position. It seems like u Americans don't know what really means WAR and DEATH BY KILLING IN WAR.Maybe u need some REAL experience for a full understanding. So then the peace u are living will have some meaning.I just don't understand what is "not" wrong with u people. Loomis86...My boy,go get some fresh air in Iraq, maybe there u will have some real fun,even now when the things a allot more calm is still a fun and nice place to "kill" the time and do some enjoyable activities.[/citation]

I'm afraid history has proven there are danger with pacifism... Such as WW2. I suggest you take a look at the Munich agreement and how the UK and France let Germany annex Czechoslovakia just to not provoke Hitler and avoid war. Or how UK's PM during that time (Chamberlain) showed a paper in which Hitler promised to be a good guy.. I think it's unnecessary to point out how all that pacifist attitude to German in the 30's turn out... It would have been possible to stop Hitler in the mid 30's if pacifist hadn't rules UK and France back then.

 

[technogiant]

From what I have seen it is religion that leads to this sort of behaviour not video games...perhaps religion should be banned or censored.

 

[technuttso]

[citation][nom]Duncan_Idah0[/nom]I'm afraid history has proven there are danger with pacifism... Such as WW2. I suggest you take a look at the Munich agreement and how the UK and France let Germany annex Czechoslovakia just to not provoke Hitler and avoid war. Or how UK's PM during that time (Chamberlain) showed a paper in which Hitler promised to be a good guy.. I think it's unnecessary to point out how all that pacifist attitude to German in the 30's turn out... It would have been possible to stop Hitler in the mid 30's if pacifist hadn't rules UK and France back then.[/citation]
My dear...that was bad politics.Europe at that time was struggling to fight wit a disastrous social-economical situation provoked by the economical crises and an not far passed WW1. Germany was left to rearm herself an create a powerful army.There was the BIG mistake.In politics "Peaceful" have the same meaning as for our friend here lomiss 86 and many others...They are many politics that do wrong things for keep the power,economic reasons,or incompetence and sometimes fear.There was no pacifism in that agreement,my dear. What did Chamberlain was just an normal act of information of his political activity at front of the population. Now,in modern days sometimes is called MASS MANIPULATION.There was a Bush as President of US recently. Do u understand in what world are u living?

 

[jimmysmitty]

[citation][nom]technuttso[/nom]My dear...that was bad politics.Europe at that time was struggling to fight wit a disastrous social-economical situation provoked by the economical crises and an not far passed WW1. Germany was left to rearm herself an create a powerful army.There was the BIG mistake.In politics "Peaceful" have the same meaning as for our friend here lomiss 86 and many others...They are many politics that do wrong things for keep the power,economic reasons,or incompetence and sometimes fear.There was no pacifism in that agreement,my dear. What did Chamberlain was just an normal act of information of his political activity at front of the population. Now,in modern days sometimes is called MASS MANIPULATION.There was a Bush as President of US recently. Do u understand in what world are u living?[/citation]

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I am so lost right now. Sorry man butt I hate to be a grammar Nazi but your English sucks to the point of not being able to understand.

BTW, what does this have to do with MW2 being censored in Japan and Germany?

 

[anamaniac]

I know I personally was trying to get as many head shots as I copuld during the "No Russian" level. Though the supplied machine gun lacked accuracy...
I loved the level. Maybe I'll reinstall the game just to go do it again. Maybe I'll call my Russian coworker to come play some coop with me. =D

 

[oishi]

Still not as tight-assed as Australia. At least we know that Japan and Germany don't really censor sexual content nearly as much as in the US. Why is it we have a higher tolerance for violence in our society than for sexuality? The vast majority of AO games are rated like they are for sexual content rather than violent content.

 

[azgard]

[citation][nom]mman74[/nom]The thing to admire about both the Germans and the Japanese; is that they as a nation have fully accepted the lessons of their militaristic past. Both nations have a military purely for defensive reasons, and both are extremely wary of right-wing fascism. Their moral position is not a sign of hypocrisy but a genuine deep-rooted concern that the errors of the past should not be repeated again. These are now two of the most pacifistic nations on Earth.[/citation]

False, read up on Japan sometime they have been trying to rewrite their history for 50 years either through omission or flat out denial.