This Game was great. i just didnt like the 3rd mission no russian were u get to kill inoccent civilians. (and thats practically the whole mission) durning the end of the game one of the main enemies stabs you with a knife and you have to pull it out of yourself. and then throw it right into the enemies eye ball. the bad role models are the terrorists in no russian although your undercover you can still clear a room in the airport. the good role models are the team amtes although of of the charcater captin price is somethimes very negitive in ways. the messages arent good eaither because of the terrorist mission that you can skip without penalty. but the game is great and easy to play in multipayer. multipayer is also extremely fun. i think this game should be for 11 and up. except if your playing the terrorist missin ages 34234 can play that....... misiion.......
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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Mature shooter with controversial terrorist mission.
In this game kids can: battle others, improve hand-eye coordination, kill humans (with blood), live vicariously, play in a virtual world, play multiplayer games, play with others, solve puzzles, strategize
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This review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know that, while not over-the-top in the gore department, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a modern-day military shooter that realistically and graphically shows violence and blood. Much of the game involves traveling to different areas of the world to take down baddies with an assortment of weapons, all played from a first-person perspective. One of the locations is Washington D.C., which is shown as being under attack by Russian troops. In a controversial optional mission, players go undercover to infiltrate a terrorist group and end up participating in a terrorist attack on an airport. As players witness the horrors of innocent civilians being shot, they must make the moral decision whether to join in by shooting bystanders or to walk on by and ignore their screams of pain (gamers are not rewarded or penalized for any action or inaction they take during this scene). The game does contain some profanity and references to drugs, but it's the realistic violence in disturbing settings that is of more concern.
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- Families can talk about whether these games sensationalize violence, and thus, trivialize the role of U.S. troops who lose their lives in the call of duty. Or do games like this give us a taste of what American soldiers go through to protect the free world?
How do you feel about the inclusion of the optional "airport mission" where you, as an undercover agent, take part in a terrorist attack on an airport in which hundreds of civilians are killed.
- Why is it important to keep violent media away from kids? Is there anything wrong with violence video games if you're of the age to play them? Or is it worse than "enjoying" a violent war film because you're actually doing the killing?
- Game developer Activision Blizzard is using part of the money they will make on this game to create a one million dollar fund to help raise awareness of veterans' unemployment difficulties. What are some of challenges facing veterans?
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What’s the Story?
CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2, the hotly-anticipated sequel to Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, which has sold more than 13 million units to date, once again drops you into a fictional near-future world in which a Russian ultranationalist threatens world security. From an intense first-person perspective, this military shooter engages you in both open-environment and close-quartered fighting, with an assortment of modern weapons ranging from machine guns and sniper rifles to grenades and missiles. Along with playing as different characters spread across the 6-to-8-hour single-player campaign, many will take the game online to indulge in a myriad of multiplayer modes (cooperatively or competitively). With the latter, a new "co-op" mode called Spec-Ops is made up of a series of near two-dozen missions; one highlight is the AC-130 mission, in which one gamer mans the gunship and provides bird's eye instructions to the second player who sneaks across the terrain. The competitive games played online supports up to 18 players and includes mainstays such as Deathmatch (everyone out for themselves), Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and others, spread across 16 unique maps.
Is It Any Good?
Yes, it is a very good game, but it's realistic portrayal of violence means parents need to take heed to the "Mature" rating (for players 17 years and older). The game's intriguing fiction, outstanding production values (including near-photorealistic imagery, an excellent musical score and voice talent), and most importantly, thrilling first-person gameplay, make this sequel one of the most explosive hits of 2009. Tackling enemies in huge and fully interactive environments -- ranging from the dusty towns of Afghanistan to the snow-capped mountains of Kazakhstan to the gritty streets of Rio de Janeiro to Washington, D.C. under attack -- also help this game feel like a cinematic action movie in which you're in the starring role. As with its predeessor, taking the game online gives it some serious legs and will sure to entertain for years to come. In short, if you liked 2007's Modern Warfare, you'll love Modern Warfare 2.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Activision
Released on: 11/10/2009, Price: $59.99, online enabled
ESRB Rating: M for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Language
Released on: 11/10/2009, Price: $59.99, online enabled
ESRB Rating: M for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Language
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
All fun except for the Terrorist mission.(Skipable)
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Easy to play
PWN n00bs all the time!
It's a good game. It's not like in GTA 4 were you are a bad person involved in drugs and sex and stuff. You are an american (and british) soldier who is defencing your country. It's not okay for little kids because when they see violence they think its cool so they become violent. Plus little kids are n00bz! n00bz: Someone who plays and they think their good but they suck.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Perfect for tweens
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- Easy to play
Awesome
Im 11 and i play the only bad thing is an f word at the end and a terriost mission but no worries skip it but ur a american spy .
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Safety is an issue
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Yes i say 14, when im 13, but its pretty bloody and violent. language is limited, and with xbox live players can control who vthey play with.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 34% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 32% | of parents say it's educational |
| 30% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 30% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 30% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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