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EA’s decision to change the name of the Taliban to Opfor in the multiplayer element of Medal of Honor hasn’t prevented the US Military from refusing to sell the title at its base stores.
EA said it decided to change the name of the Taliban to Opposing force out of respect to the “men and women serving in the military and for the families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice”.
However, it would seem the move hasn’t changed the opinion of the US military, which cites “respect to those touched by the ongoing, real-life events presented as a game” as the reason for not stocking the game at its Army and Air Force base stores.
“Out of respect to those touched by the ongoing, real-life events presented as a game, Exchanges will not be carrying this product,” the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Commander Maj. Gen Bruce Casella told Kotaku. “While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, our position is consistent with the direction stated a month ago. I expect the military families who are authorised to shop the Exchange are aware, and understanding, of the decision not to carry this particular offering.”
According to Kotaku, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service provides merchandise and services to approximately 12.3 million active duty, guard and reserve members, military retirees and their families.
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Medal of Honor
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Genre(s): Action, First Person, Shooter
