Is killing Americans in video games really not okay?

Not many games allow killing of Americans. That's why I like simulators like ARMA2. The built-in editor allows me to create scenarios targeting Americans and putting civilians in the line of fire.

I wouldn't have a problem with games targetting Americans, especially gangbangers. I'd waste em in a heartbeat.

jun_aka_pekto

You did get to kill the American Army in the final mission of Red Dead Redemption.

Hmm, why do people care?

Hmm, why do people care?

GamerwillzPS

I often play as insurgent and target American GIs in ARMA 2. It doesn't make any difference to me. I just think of it as me playing OPFOR stuff.

jun_aka_pekto

Jeeze I wonder how the Germans feel...ydnarrewop

Yeah, I too found it a little weird. It does seem like he is only killing the British, especially after lines like 'they speak of Liberty, but I'm weary of who this liberty is for.' then he rushes off and kills 50 British soldiers. You think he would be a little more aggressive towards the colonists, seeing as they raped and pillaged his village. It'll be surprising to see if there are any neutral missions where you take out a colonist, other than a colonist spy/traitor. As for everyone saying they've killed plenty of Americans in other games. Those games have an American protagonist hunting men who aren't labeled American to the audience, "drug dealers," "outlaws," "immigrants," "bad guys," etc. So the American public doesn't really identify them as being 'American.' On the other hand if a American good guy dies it's a sad death. In this game you would clearly be killing the colonists, and I can see a lot of ultra-nationalistic/patriotic Americans like FOX news getting pissed off if the American colonists are seen as a neutral target for a unwavering fist. It'll be interesting to see how people react to BioShock Infinite.Minishdriveby

Off course NOT!!! Americans CANT DIE!!!

MURIKA!!! FVCK YEAH!!!

Well, you kill tons of Americans in games like Max Payne. I don't really see the issue here, isn't the main protagonist more american than most? He's a mix of native and american blood. kaealy

At that time there was no such thing as "american blood" unless you were native

Hmm, why do people care?

GamerwillzPS

I care because I'm tired of american propaganda in every single piece of media I can find. Especially when the games arent even made by americans thats concerning...

well america is the biggest consumer of pretty much everything lol. I don't think americans mind american villains...i think you are going to see some americans eventually get killed in ac3.

Those trees look amazing. :shock:

Hexagon_777

The trees are okay but nothing special. I like to knock em down. :lol:

Same stretch of road as the one earlier.

I wouldn't mind seeing a game been made where countries like Iraq and Afghanistan are the good guys and are trying to repel an evil/corrupt America or something. Just for something different then the usual America vs Terrorists thing.

The trees are okay but nothing special.jun_aka_pekto

You think so? I've always thought Arma 2 has some of the best foliage in a video game.

Who gives a damn? It's a GAME.