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Call of Duty map removed at request of Muslim gamers

Eddie Makuch
By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

Activision temporarily pulls Favela multiplayer map from Modern Warfare 2 after users find holy writings in map's bathroom.

Activision has temporarily removed popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer map Favela at the request of Muslim gamers, Kotaku reports.

When Favela returns, this painting will be edited.

When Favela returns, this painting will be edited.

YouTube user KhaleDQ84EveR points out in a video that two paintings are hung in the map's bathroom that feature a quote from the Muslim prophet Muhammad, which reads "Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty." He explains that it is forbidden for Islamic holy teachings to be featured in bathrooms and sought an apology from Infinity Ward, as well as the removal of the content.

That's exactly what has happened, as Infinity Ward parent company Activision issued a statement to Kotaku apologizing for the issue and noting that the map has been removed from rotation. It will return once it is edited. Additionally, the same texture will be removed from Modern Warfare 3.

"We apologize to anyone who found this image offensive," reads a line from the statement. "Please be assured we were unaware of this issue and that there was no intent to offend. We are working as quickly as possible to remove this image and any other similar ones we may find from our various game libraries."

"Activision and our development studios are respectful of diverse cultures and religious beliefs, and sensitive to concerns raised by its loyal game players," the statement continues. "We thank our fans for bringing this to our attention."

Eddie Makuch
By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

Eddie Makuch (Mack-ooh) is a News Editor at GameSpot. He works out of the company's Boston office in Somerville, Mass., and loves extra chunky peanut butter.

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LuIzalot
LuIzalot

Who cares? Everyone knows all Cal of Duty games are worthless after their 12 month run.

seanbrandowen
seanbrandowen

lots of time to look around when you are a camper LOL. 

budahsmoka
budahsmoka

the maps back up now.. the pic is gone but theres a quran in the bog, muahahaha evil activision how dare you :p

AztecApache
AztecApache like.author.displayName 1 Like

LoL It's only taken 1 Muslim 3 years to find this offensive painting, am sure because of this brilliant piece of detective work all the brotherhood will now be up in arms and I guess a few flags will be burnt in protest. LoL (1 Muslim at should get a life)

osama89
osama89

 @AztecApache we have still something called respect in our hearts which u people lost a long time ago

sammoth
sammoth

 @osama89  @AztecApache

 What do you you people ? WTF is that supposed to mean ?

sammoth
sammoth like.author.displayName 1 Like

@MUDDDASSAR

The only reason you hate me is because I called you out for what you truly are. If you don?t like it quit responding. Feel free to come back for more abuse.

 

sammoth
sammoth like.author.displayName 1 Like

@MUDDDASSAR

Ok whatever you say. Mr. Hate. MUDD you are person who has already insulted Jews and Americans on this website. Not me. You claim to be Muslim but, you don?t act like it. You are a Hypocrite and a Racist. You?re not very convincing trying to insult me. When you get back from your English 4th grade class let me know.

 

 

MUDDDASSAR
MUDDDASSAR

 @sammoth   sammoth you are the most hated person i ever chat,your worse talking  obligate me to hear some bad to u. you are the person with sick brain, have no ability to learn with broad mind,extreme idiot.you POS  represent you atheist views very badly.being an atheist you should be neutral but you insult me and other muslim brothers so many time,and on the other hand u side jews and american govt so many time,so you are not atheist, you are the person who is not proper  male and not female but in between.I advice u  please  urgently admit in the nearest mental hospital.In case of delay may be you harm any human,Please go quick

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sammoth
sammoth

@solatron

Are you still adding to the comments? It's not like you added anything intelligent to the fray of words here.

 

solatron
solatron

 @sammoth ah? i thought yours none of em is any intelligent? how can u evaluate others if u forgot to evaluate yourself?

sammoth
sammoth

 @solatron

 So then don't respond. You made your point. I disagree with you and leave it at that.

solatron
solatron

 @sammoth i am calling u out just to tell u that it will be endless continuing like this.

sammoth
sammoth

 @solatron

 Really ? So point out what you have added besides trolling off the spot. Then having the nerve to come back here and call me out ?

AztecApache
AztecApache like.author.displayName 1 Like

Why is it that no matter what good christians do , it's always MUSLIMS who get offended and want to kill US.

electro57
electro57

Can we have all the military references removed while we are at it?  We can just rename the series:  Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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