Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
(Codemasters-360, PS3, PC)
Genre:
Open-world third-person shooter
Something Like:
Grand Theft Auto with political aspirations
Rundown:
As a soldier of fortune taking a working vacation in Venezuela, you will blow up everything in sight, jack helicopters, recruit fellow miscreants (both in-game and in online co-op), and cause general mayhem in an attempt to overthrow the country’s corrupt government. Trust us, you’ll enjoy your stay.
GAME THEORY PLAYING POLITICS WITH VENEZUELA AND MERCENARIES 2.
SUPPORTERS OF VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ HAVE ACCUSED THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION OF COMMISSIONING PANDEMIC STUDIOS, THE MAKER OF MERCENARIES 2, TO SET ITS SHOOTER IN VENEZUELA TO CREATE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR A U.S. INVASION. SAYS PANDEMIC PRESIDENT JOHN RESNICK, “WHILE WE’RE ALWAYS FLATTERED WHEN ANY COUNTRY’S LEADER HAS STRONG FEELINGS FOR A PANDEMIC TITLE, VENEZUELA SIMPLY PROVIDES OUR GAME WITH THE PERFECT BACKDROP OF DENSE URBAN CLUTTER WITH RICH JUNGLE FOLIAGE.” ¡VIVA LA REVOLUCÍON!
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