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The anger towards EA’s upcoming modern-day version of war shooter Medal of Honor has erupted much closer to home, with Conservative Defence Secretary Liam Fox urging retailers to boycott the game. In the title gamers will be given the chance to play as the Taliban in the online multiplayer mode. …
Read More »Medal of Honor backlash begins
Rupert Murdoch’s US news agency Fox News has become the first to openly explore the morality involved in allowing users to play as the Taliban in EA’s modern war shooter Medal of Honor. Speaking on Fox & Friends, the mother of a soldier killed in Iraq six years ago claimed …
Read More »Pachter details online COD fees
He has predicted it, Activision has denied it – but now outspoken US games analyst Michael Pachter has published his most detailed argument yet as to exactly why he believes Call of Duty: Black Ops will offer an additional paid-for multiplayer component. Multiplayer online game play is as strong as …
Read More »MOH LE includes Battlefield 3 beta
EA has detailed the goodies that are set to be included in the Limited Edition version of upcoming FPS Medal of Honor. Chief amongst the offerings is the inclusion of an invitation for the beta of next year’s high-profile FPS Battlefield 3, which is currently in development at EA-owned Swedish …
Read More »EA enlists Linkin Park
Publisher EA has announced that rockers Linkin Park will be the headline act on the soundtrack for Q4 first person shooter Medal of Honor when it’s released later this year. Their track entitled The Catalyst features in a brand new trailer for the game which will debut on August 1st …
Read More »Medal of Honor team rebranded
The team developing Medal of Honor’s reboot has been likewise refreshed with a new studio brand. Although the team is not housed in a separate location, the EALA unit making the shooter’s October refresh will now be called ‘Danger Close’. Head to Develop for the full story
Read More »New studio name for Medal of Honor team
EALA FPS team to be called 'Danger Close' going forward, says report
Read More »Medal of Honor armed with FIFA animation tech
EA Sports engine to give soldiers pitch-slick animations, says Moore
Read More »Medal of Honor Limited Edition revealed
EA has announced a special edition of Medal of Honor that will hit shelves alongside the standard SKU on October 15th. The Limited Edition allows buyers to play as a Tier 1 Operator – an elite modern soldier who wields a unique MP7 weapon. Players of the upgraded FPS will …
Read More »360 Medal of Honor beta delayed
Publisher EA has announced a second delay for the Medal of Honor beta on Xbox 360. Early access to the game on PS3 and PC has already entered Phase 2. However, with the FPS preview due to hit Xbox 360 this week, unidentified issues” have held up its arrival once …
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