Konami Drops Six Days In Fallujah
Six Days in FallujahSometimes, outside pressure is just too much, and a publisher opts to avoid the limelight tinged with red...
According to DarkZero, Konami has announced they're backing out of publishing Atomic Games' controversial shooter, Six Days in Fallujah. The game is the brainchild of several U.S. Marines who fought in that deadly battle overseas back in 2004. However, since the time it was unveiled (less than a month ago), there has been a very vocal opposition to the title's production; military families led the charge as they felt it would dishonor the real soldiers who lost their lives. The conflict is that real soldiers are the ones who devised this project in the first place, and let's remember that time heals all wounds...perhaps in ten years, nobody will have a problem with it, as nobody currently does with entertainment products based on World War II or Vietnam. But even so, the outcry hit Konami hard, and they've opted to pull out. Said a spokesperson for the publisher:
"After seeing the reaction to the videogame in the United States and hearing opinions sent through phone calls and e-mail, we decided several days ago not to sell it. We had intended to convey the reality of the battles to players so that they could feel what it was like to be there."
This doesn't mean the game won't ever see the light of day, but Atomic now needs to find another publisher. Six Days in Fallujah was scheduled to arrive some time next year, but now, the developer needs to find a publishing partner brave enough to withstand the criticism. For Konami, it wasn't worth the risk, but there are plenty of other publishers out there...
Related Game(s): Six Days in Fallujah
4/27/2009 Ben Dutka
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Qubex
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 10:46:51 AM
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Q!
"i am home"
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infekt
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 2:02:01 PM
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Ultimadream
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 11:22:06 AM
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PS3addict
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 12:04:27 PM
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I was Field Artillery (13F) in the Army for 3 years and have had a taste of hell. I think it is good for gamers to see through the eyes of the soldiers who are injured and those that die in the line of duty and allow us to enjoy the freedom that so many just take for granted.
Bring it on, I want to play it.
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jaybiv
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 12:05:35 PM
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gumbi
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 12:43:35 PM
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Granted, it's a touchy subject, but if it's a good enough game it'll weather the storm of controversy and come out on top. I say lets have it.
Remember, the men who envisioned this game wanted it to honour the fallen soldiers and give us all a perspective of just what it is they really go through out there, for us. Be proud, not offended.
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whooka
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 12:58:04 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 1:37:06 PM
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Ultimadream
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 1:13:05 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 1:40:13 PM
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Deadman
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 2:43:12 PM
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NonProphet
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 3:12:09 PM
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However, I think people that compare video games with movies as if they're the same thing are a little naive. Films generally have an easier time dealing with complex issues and not taking sides, where as in this game, that didn't seem to be possible.
I would like to see a game where you could play as either side, and each side would have its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, the marines would obviously have heavier fire power, air support, night vision goggles etc. and the insurgents could have detailed maps of the battleground, better positioning, the element of surprise and they would be able to use flocks of pigeons to signal troop movements (they actually do this).
That might make the game more dynamic but I'm sure people would still hate on it. I'm betting we will see this game published by another company.
WorldEndsWithMe, its not censorship, its PR. (i do generally dig your posts though.
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shadowpal2
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 6:40:14 PM
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ray taylor
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 7:51:46 PM
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"This game does not reflect any real individuals or any real events".
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booze925
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 10:54:39 PM
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AntDC
Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 11:05:08 PM
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So true. Why should it be ok to make games on other wars and not this one? COD4 was set in middle east, why shouldn't this? And the families wern't the ones fighting the war, so why should their opinions be louder then the marines who were there and want this game to happen?
I wonder if the use of WP will come up in this game.
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Fenrir
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 4:13:05 AM
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Skatejimmy5
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 10:01:56 AM
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*cough* Rockstar *cough*
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 4:45:43 PM
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I would've liked to see this done from the prospective of our boys who have...
"BEEN THERE, DONE THAT".
(MAN UP, KONAMI AND GROW A PAIR)!!!!
FYI: To the first developer that revives this title, I say "KUDOS TO YOU, SIR,"
And I will personally send you a free case of "BRASSO" for your courageous effort
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 @ 4:48:43 PM
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To all that have, or still are, serving our military, I both support, salute, & stand, behindall of you.
"Thank you for all your service"
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maxpontiac
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Monday, April 27, 2009 @ 10:46:24 AM
Someone else will step in..
EA?
Activision?