Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's terrorism scene left people split down the middle over whether or not the scene was appropriate.
So when do games go too far. When do they become too immersive? Kokugamer takes a look...

With all of the controversy around Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, it is an appropriate time to discuss immersion in video games. It was recently revealed through leaked footage that terrorist attacks would be featured in the game and while Activision has said that the clip does not portray the game accurately, some feel that immersion of this kind is in bad taste. Frankly, Modern Warfare 2 is not the first and will not be the last title to depict a terrorist attack and it is only being targeted because of the lofty sales it will achieve. Mass Effect also suffered from the same woes, not being the first to depict sex in video games, but was targeted by news stations due to its sales and ability to move an interest group’s agenda forward. Terrorism and sex are just a matter-of-fact in film and the double standard is unfortunate. Part of the reason for this is that video games, unlike film, give the player an active role in what unfolds and often deals with some morally grey topics. With the demand of consumers to have more immersive experiences worth their money, it is obvious that some outliers will show up beyond accepted norms.

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