Activision hits back at the criticism of MW3's controversial content

News - Hirschberg says games are still not treated like films

Activision's Eric Hirschberg has hit back at those who have chosen to criticise Modern Warfare 3 over its terrorism-related content.

Hirschberg noted that while games are still vilified for exploring controversial issues whereas movies are now hailed as artistic when they successfully explore the same issues.

He began: "There's a sense that games are more exploitative in a way that The Hurt Locker which also was designed as form of entertainmentisn't. I think they are an art form ,and I think that 'too soon' criteria is not applied to things like Green Zone. Or United 93. There will be a time when we look back and find it quaint that video games were so controversial. I think the active ingredient to changing that attitude is time."

Hirschberg added: "The producers didn't create The Hurt Locker as a public service; they did it to tell a story that they thought needed to be told. It was a piece of entertainment that they sold tickets to and sell DVDs with."

Modern Warfare 3 managed to gross 775 million USD in its first five days on sale.

Thanks IndustryGamers.