tinkertiler
01-10-2010, 05:53 PM
The upcoming Medal of Honor reboot has been hit by a lot of flak over the decision to include the Taliban as a playable faction in the game's multiplayer component. EA stuck to their guns for a long time regarding the issue, but it seems the pressure has finally gotten to them.
On the game's official website, executive producer Greg Goodrich has announced that the Taliban are now longer part of Medal of Honor's multiplayer mode. Their virtual counterparts have now been renamed "Opposing Force" following comments from "friends and families of fallen soldiers who have expressed concern."
"We are making this change for the men and women serving in the military and for the families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice - this franchise will never willfully disrespect, intentionally or otherwise, your memory and service," wrote Goodrich.
The whole Taliban debacle has led not only to criticism from government officials around the world but to the banning of the game from being sold on all US Military base worldwide.
On the game's official website, executive producer Greg Goodrich has announced that the Taliban are now longer part of Medal of Honor's multiplayer mode. Their virtual counterparts have now been renamed "Opposing Force" following comments from "friends and families of fallen soldiers who have expressed concern."
"We are making this change for the men and women serving in the military and for the families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice - this franchise will never willfully disrespect, intentionally or otherwise, your memory and service," wrote Goodrich.
The whole Taliban debacle has led not only to criticism from government officials around the world but to the banning of the game from being sold on all US Military base worldwide.