Call of Duty has never been a stranger to controversy, from the earliest debates about violence in video games to more recent depictions of real-world war crimes and international incidents.
The Modern Warfare series has thrived in the limelight, wielding the no-bad-press policy to devastating effect. While usually centered around the US, the most recent entry's shifting focus has caught attention across the pond.
Modern Warfare 4 reintroduced Call of Duty players to South Korea for the first time since Advanced Warfare, and the nation plays a central part in the title's main conflict.
The spotlight has caused ripples throughout South Korean politics, igniting debates on the country's tenuous relationship with its northern counterpart, with some politicians trying to use the game as a warning about what could happen should South Korea let up on its security measures.
Same Playbook, Different Field
Modern Warfare as a series has always found its audience balancing between spy thrillers and military action, with early entries pulling inspiration from titles like Black Hawk Down and Red Dawn. The series has framed battles across Europe, South America, and even back stateside during Modern Warfare 2's invasion scenario.
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