Esequiel Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Cant play it while my 1 and 3 year olds are around >.>
Dan_Dare Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 gotta say- doubt they'll know/ give a fuck what's going on. picking this up from Shorty shortly. Woo.
Beast Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 To be fair, not really that ridiculous at all. Kids are looking increasingly older than their age these days, especially the females. You should have brought your id or just got it the next day. The tabloid media slams the game industry for content in games where equivalent or more extreme content in appropriately rated DVD's would go unnoticed. A big reason for that is the perception held by the masses that games are for kids. The amount of times I've seen a granny buy an 18 rated game like GTA for their 12 year old relative is insane and it's usually just down to ignorance. It's a GAME. GAMES are for CHILDREN. Likewise, retailers are to blame as for years a kid could just walk into a store, buy a 15/18 rated game and come out again (although that is much better nowadays.) The only way for the press to lay off gaming a bit and to respect the industry is not to censor but to stop making it so easy for kids to get these violent games. And that means educating granny and for the retailers to pay more careful attention to whom they sell games to. Back on topic, so hyped about this and I don't even know why! Didn't think THAT much of the first one. It was 'alright' but that's where it ended for me. I just want it soooo badly. Only have £30 to last me to next Friday though and I'm running low on petrol... So probably shouldn't get it.. but.... hmm! It is when you've queued up for 3 and a half hours with no warning you'd need to look over 25 to buy the game. Plus the case says in a massive circle in massive numbers that it's 18 rated. If it says 25, fair enough. I look 18 though, I've looked old for my age since I was 14 and people think I'm a LOT older. The only posters I've seen that age restriction for is if you want to buy alcohol. One of my mate's mate was at the very front of the queue that night and he said a lot of people got turned down. He said the majority of people in front of him didn't bring ID, they didn't think they'd need it. There was a kid who picked up his copy of the game in front of me in the queue and he looked about 15 and he didn't get ID'd yet I did? I was like "Huh?" lmao, plus I was angry, tired and my legs were aching like a bitch. But I do see your point Oh well, it's behind me. Played a little online, it ROCKS. I've also played two levels of Campaign and it's fantastic. The graphics are immensly brilliant. I got 'Three-some' achievement after the first level. The M4A1 is easily the best gun atm, I kill people in two shots of it. Got 30 kills in Terminal too on Team Deathmatch which is nothing like me!
The Lillster Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Originally, I wasn't going to buy the game and then randomly, today, I decided I wanted to buy the game. I walked down to my local Sainsbury's and surprise surprise, sold out! So I caught the bus to my local shopping centre and went into Asda, guess what, sold out! Pissed off, I couldn't get the game cheap, I decided to try GAME. I walked in and there it was, sitting on the shelf. I hand over the game to the woman and the bitch decides to ask me for ID. I felt like punching her in the face. Went to Gamestation. Same scenario. Fuck me, I've brought 18 certificate games in the past and never got asked for ID, even though I always brought it with me. The one time I need it and I don't bring it! Typical! Luckily for me this story has a happy ending. Managed to get the game from HMV, without being asked for ID, although the silly lass did ask me my age, but didn't ask me for ID?!? Anyway, got the game, that's all that matters. I look forward to playing online with the N-E crew, in the near future. Let the games begin!
SPAMBOT4000 Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Dudedazz, I wasn't trying to be a dick to your personally. I know it sucks for you as you should legitimately be able to buy it and I'm sorry, at least you got it in the end though. I just think that overall, it's a good thing that they were being more strict. The 25 thing is the case at a lot of places nowadays. It is telling that a lot of people there didn't think they'd need ID. Confirms what I said about public/retail perception about games. I just think it's a good thing overall that they're cracking down on it.
flameboy Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 It is when you've queued up for 3 and a half hours with no warning you'd need to look over 25 to buy the game. Plus the case says in a massive circle in massive numbers that it's 18 rated. If it says 25, fair enough. I look 18 though, I've looked old for my age since I was 14 and people think I'm a LOT older. The only posters I've seen that age restriction for is if you want to buy alcohol. One of my mate's mate was at the very front of the queue that night and he said a lot of people got turned down. He said the majority of people in front of him didn't bring ID, they didn't think they'd need it. There was a kid who picked up his copy of the game in front of me in the queue and he looked about 15 and he didn't get ID'd yet I did? I was like "Huh?" lmao, plus I was angry, tired and my legs were aching like a bitch. But I do see your point Oh well, it's behind me. Played a little online, it ROCKS. I've also played two levels of Campaign and it's fantastic. The graphics are immensly brilliant. I got 'Three-some' achievement after the first level. The M4A1 is easily the best gun atm, I kill people in two shots of it. Got 30 kills in Terminal too on Team Deathmatch which is nothing like me! Yes it sucks that you got stung by this but the challenge 25 policy has become more and more prevalent recently but it has been knocking about for any age restricted product for ages. It is precisely people like you who are the reason its been enforced. Let me explain, you said you've always looked older so its hard to tell. They use the 25 as a safety buffer...What a lot of people who moan about this kind thing don't realise is that individuals can now be held accountable for such things with a £2000 fine and even a jail sentence. Would you really wanna risk it if that was you? NO Considering the high profile nature of MW2 they were always going to be strict... I had a friend who both lost his job and got personally fined nearly a grand for selling an 18 to a minor as it was a mystery shopper who was well a kid. It's really just not worth the risk. I'm not saying people don't sell to minors ever but they likely aren't aware of the laws or simply are that laid back they think they will never be caught. Dudedazz, I wasn't trying to be a dick to your personally. I know it sucks for you as you should legitimately be able to buy it and I'm sorry, at least you got it in the end though. I just think that overall, it's a good thing that they were being more strict. The 25 thing is the case at a lot of places nowadays. It is telling that a lot of people there didn't think they'd need ID. Confirms what I said about public/retail perception about games. I just think it's a good thing overall that they're cracking down on it. Just quoted to back up what I've said...
dwarf Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 *spoilers in review, as per usual* 9.5 at gametrailers: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-modern-warfare/58370
flameboy Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 *spoilers in review, as per usual*9.5 at gametrailers: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-modern-warfare/58370 Yeah watched it and looked away where there was anything slightly spoilerish...
dwarf Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I personally don't mind 'spoilers' for this game because I don't care too much for FPS campaigns, especially seeing as I haven't had a Cod game since... Actually the only proper war shooter I've had was MoH: Frontline. Still, I'm looking forward to the online. How are people rating the maps?
Ganepark32 Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 *spoilers in review, as per usual*9.5 at gametrailers: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-modern-warfare/58370 Haha... they managed to get footage of someone teabagging. Why oh why do people do it? It serves no purpose. @ Dwarf - So far, the maps have been alright. 15 of them but I've only had a go on 4. Some similarities to the CoD4 maps, from what I've found. The map Invasion seems to pop up with striking regularity though, for me in Team Deathmatch where all but 3 matches have been on it so far.
Nintenchris Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) played lots of this since last night aaaaand....Bah dah bah bah bah I'm lovin it! went to a bestbuy midnight launch and was amazed by the ammount of people there where waiting realy early! Been a long time since I've played some CoD tho.. My ass gets owned online Edited November 10, 2009 by Nintenchris
S.C.G Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 So... did anyone else enjoy the airport level a bit too much? because I sure did :p lol at the whole warning/skipping thing, why would anyone want to skip it? I mean yeah I can see why it might 'shock' some but generally anyone buying this kind of game should know what to expect and won't care about being 'offended' or whatnot.
Karl619 Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I couldn't be bothered to go to game at midnight so I was torn between going sainsburies which opened at 8 this mornin or going to Tesco. So I went to neither , I went to Asda which opened at 7- they had none left so then I went Tesco and paid the £39. Do I mind? When it's cod........naaaah ! :-D As for the maps.... they're all good but I haven't got any favourites or there aren't any stand out ones. That's possibly because of my over familiarity with the cod4 maps. Great fun though! I love the aid box or whatever its called - which you can drop from an helicopter. Especially when it randomly gives you helicopter support . Please can people add me, I know you don't know me but add me anyway! I'll be an easy kill for you :-)
Nintenchris Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Karl you can add me won't be on untill later tho my gamertag is nintenchris.. We can get owned together!
Daft Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 So... did anyone else enjoy the airport level a bit too much? because I sure did :p lol at the whole warning/skipping thing, why would anyone want to skip it? I mean yeah I can see why it might 'shock' some but generally anyone buying this kind of game should know what to expect and won't care about being 'offended' or whatnot. My God, I loved it! I played it a few times. I even showed it to my mum. I just find it endlessly amusing. Having said that, if the lobby scene in the Matrix influences people then I wouldn't be surprised if this did. Was damn fun.
Guest Stefkov Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Bought it. Played it. Completed it. Thoroughly enjoyed every second of the 6 hours 35 spent playing it. Adding more to that. Didn't want to shoot anyone on that airport level but then halfway through thought fuck it and gunned everything. Went through on Hardened and it was quite hard. Can't wait to go through on Veteran. I'm going to get so pissed off it's gonna be fun. What else to add. The space bit was awesome.
S.C.G Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Adding more to that. Didn't want to shoot anyone on that airport level but then halfway through thought fuck it and gunned everything. I resisted the urge for all of half a second... and then I massacred them ALL... brutally... no one survived... NO ONE! and I loved every second of it... every... damned... second... Mwahahaha... yes I R Evil, what of it? :p
Daft Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Yeah, I had that split second thought, 'I really shouldn'...'*mows everyone down* I wish the section was longer and that the game didn't force you to walk.
Cube Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I can't believed how overpowered some of the killstreak bonuses are. I was in a match (Domination, Ground War), and discovered a create (from an enemy supply drop) and it was a Helicopter Gunner. I got 60 kills in that match.
James Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Ok so erm online. fucking the mutts nuts is what it is, altho I payed an epic phail, with my 4 care packages in one drop kill streak, 3 of them landed outside the map, d'oh. Luckily the harrier one was still available to get, woo ha. Oh and the fucking party chat thing, what a joke, they should just allow it, douche bags!!!!!!!! Edited November 10, 2009 by James
Domstercool Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I also got hold of this game today and finished it too. The single player, while short, was damn brilliant and constantly kept you involved in action. Man... some of the fights are just insane. Time to try the other modes now
Beast Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Dudedazz, I wasn't trying to be a dick to your personally. I know it sucks for you as you should legitimately be able to buy it and I'm sorry, at least you got it in the end though. I just think that overall, it's a good thing that they were being more strict. The 25 thing is the case at a lot of places nowadays. It is telling that a lot of people there didn't think they'd need ID. Confirms what I said about public/retail perception about games. I just think it's a good thing overall that they're cracking down on it. Oh no, I know you wasn't. Ah shucks, I feel bad now lol. But yeah, I get what you mean. Yes it sucks that you got stung by this but the challenge 25 policy has become more and more prevalent recently but it has been knocking about for any age restricted product for ages. It is precisely people like you who are the reason its been enforced. Let me explain, you said you've always looked older so its hard to tell. They use the 25 as a safety buffer...What a lot of people who moan about this kind thing don't realise is that individuals can now be held accountable for such things with a £2000 fine and even a jail sentence. Would you really wanna risk it if that was you? NO Considering the high profile nature of MW2 they were always going to be strict... I had a friend who both lost his job and got personally fined nearly a grand for selling an 18 to a minor as it was a mystery shopper who was well a kid. It's really just not worth the risk. I'm not saying people don't sell to minors ever but they likely aren't aware of the laws or simply are that laid back they think they will never be caught. I totally get what you mean but if you looked at me, you'd think I was in my twenties and you wouldn't tell the difference. It's a good thing they're cracking down on the whole age range stuff and I support it but I'm not as angry about that. I'm angry about the fact that NO-ONE warned us we'd need ID to prove we were 25 to get the game. I didn't even know about this until last night, all I knew was you have to be 18 to buy the game. There were no posters, absolutely zilch. There was a poster about it but it said you'd need ID to buy alcohol from there (it said nothing about 18-rated games/movies). That was why I was pissed off, lol. A woman could have come down the queue and looked at who was under 25 and asked if they had ID. They did to see if there were enough games in stock and stuff. That was why I was pissed off, hahaha. That and the fact that she sold a game to a guy who looked so much younger than me and didn't ask him for ID yet I get asked. I still think it's a bit ridiculous you have to be 25. Plus, kids could always get the games/movies that are rated 18 anyway. ---- Played the third level THREE TIMES! It's amazing. And the airport part...I felt guilty...BUT THEY WERE GOING DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWN! lol. Just wondering, has anyone played this on Veteran? I bet the 'No, Russian' level would be immense. Edited November 10, 2009 by Animal
Dan_Dare Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Urgh Just did 'No Russian' That was....horrific. Absolutely horrible. Before I pass judgement I'll be waiting to see what the point was. It made me feel awful, so I expect there to be a reason to be doing so in terms of payoff.
Daft Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 I thought it was distinctly satisfying. Just like running people over in Saints Row 2, which I recommend everyone do.
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