UK Gamers, Play Modern Warfare 2 for Charity This Weekend
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Yes it's a blatant PR stunt, maybe to repair the publishers damaged reputation amongst gamers, maybe to get the game in the news for the hundredth time, probably a bit of both.
But money going to a worthwhile cause is much more important then the reasons for the donation.
But money going to a worthwhile cause is much more important then the reasons for the donation.
Bah, I don't get why people are so quick to bash this.
Yes, I know we're not supposed to have faith in humanity. Yes, I know we're supposed to be cynical. And yes, I know it's a business, and a business's # 1 goal is to maximize profit, therefore this must be a marketing/PR thing...
But let's think about this for a second. They're donating money for a good cause. It doesn't matter how much (Seriously, people are whining about how much is being donated. Wtf? In the same way that we decide what to do with our money, they too are deciding what to do with theirs) they donate, but whatever the case, it's going somewhere that we can all agree on, is a good place to go to.
They even threw in a free Gold weekend so everyone who had the game could participate. Actually, I don't know if the Gold weekend applies to everyone outside the U.K, but if it does, that's even better.
So what's the problem with this? Yes, it means more publicity for Modern Warfare 2. So what? They're f***ing donating to a good cause, and a game company is allowing gamers to do what they do best.
Yes, I know we're not supposed to have faith in humanity. Yes, I know we're supposed to be cynical. And yes, I know it's a business, and a business's # 1 goal is to maximize profit, therefore this must be a marketing/PR thing...
But let's think about this for a second. They're donating money for a good cause. It doesn't matter how much (Seriously, people are whining about how much is being donated. Wtf? In the same way that we decide what to do with our money, they too are deciding what to do with theirs) they donate, but whatever the case, it's going somewhere that we can all agree on, is a good place to go to.
They even threw in a free Gold weekend so everyone who had the game could participate. Actually, I don't know if the Gold weekend applies to everyone outside the U.K, but if it does, that's even better.
So what's the problem with this? Yes, it means more publicity for Modern Warfare 2. So what? They're f***ing donating to a good cause, and a game company is allowing gamers to do what they do best.
OK, the sum of money may only be £250k (I say only, its still quite a bit of money) which won't exactly bankrupt Activision, but I say props to them for giving money to charity because of people playing their game. I'm suprised no kind of boycott has ensued over this yet, seeing as though they have become rather popular this year.
I'll try but I'm gonna see Wolves V Bolton, also I have a band practice and a wedding to go to...
I am with those who think this is a blatant PR-stunt. But hey, they can do whatever they like. At least they give some money instead of making some "controversial" DLC. What I do think is bullshit though is the measly amount of money. Why put an upper cap on the money? They have more than enough, and if the played hours x money ratio is low (which I am sure it is) they wouldn't reach a company breaking amount. Even though that would be swell.
If they don't reach the max amount they have set, then I hope the PR they get is mostly negative. 'cause there are way to many people playing this on Live for them not to reach the upper limit they set.
If they don't reach the max amount they have set, then I hope the PR they get is mostly negative. 'cause there are way to many people playing this on Live for them not to reach the upper limit they set.
Apologies, I was unaware that Activision didn't produce the singleplayer for MW2.dogstile said:
Nor was I aware that in conflicts of soldiers v soldiers, civilians don't get caught in the middle.
Oh its cool, i'm just forgetting the fact that this is a game where there are no civilians in the multiplayer portion of the game, and that you don't have to play the single player to get to the multiplayer.Baron Khaine said:
Is being cynical about everything working out for you, because you seem to hate EVERYTHING.
Guess what, if the money was actually going to help people in war torn countries, then I wouldn't be cynical. But everyone with a brain knows that out of any and all money we pump into any war torn country, a percentage will end up in the hands of the ones doing the hurting. So here's what I say, stop all charity, let em all fucking kill each other, have done with it, and the world will be far better off.dogstile said:
250k isn't even a fucking drop in the ocean. Unless someone can actually help these people, I mean literally end all the shootings, deaths, wars, whatever, then what is the point? All your doing is funding more hate.
I agree with you Funk. I really don't understand why people are so cynical about this.CantFaketheFunk said:
Yeah, they are doing this for publicity. But why does it matter if Activision benefits from this? The money still helps people. It's not like the game getting more publicity somehow undermines the value of charity. You get to play a fun game, Activiosn gets some good PR, and money is donated to help people in need. Everyone wins.
There are far worse things Activiosn could do to draw attention to the game. They could create a fake anti-war group that protests the sale of the game. I'd rather them donate to charity.
I don't care about who little it is or how much is going to who, i care about the fact that you seemed to think that the multiplayer involved shooting civilians, or you had to shoot civilians, or something along those lines, which was stupid in its own right.Baron Khaine said:
Obvious oversimplification troll is obviously oversimplifying. Get back under your bridge.Baron Khaine said:
Your frustration with the seeming intractibility of modern conflict and the trauma caused by it is understandible, we all feel it. But I assure you, cynical chest beating aside (which I myself occasionally indulge in), just 'giving up and letting everyone kill each other' won't solve anything. Just... chill out for a moment, okay freind?
Bravo to Activision for doing something humane (for a change). I'd love it if they'de expand the charity to the States and PC copies so I can frag for GREAT JUSTICE!
Even better if they'de make this a yearly event, and partner with the folks over at Childsplay. Turn this into something like Desert Bus and you'll raise millions AND publicity, activision.
I envision a future where Videogame marathons become like real life marathons, wherein people pledge support for a certain number of hours or frags. Donate 5 dollars for every round of hoarde mode I survive!
Sounds cheesy? Maybe, but a great tool for charity. People are more willing to part with their money if they feel entertained, if they feel active in the issue.