Suspect Behind Norwegian Attacks Claims He Used Modern Warfare 2 for Training
In it, Breivik complains about the "rise of cultural Marxism/multiculturalism" and "Islamic colonization and Islamisation of Western Europe." He goes on to lay out how "fellow patriots" can combat the situation - and most his solutions end with violence.
But for the sake of discussion, we're going to skip all that (you can read an exhaustive report from the Associated Press here) and jump to the part in the manifesto where he talks about Modern Warfare 2 and using MMO games such as World of Warcraft to explain being in isolation while you "train."
In a February 2010 entry he writes about buying "Modern Warfare 2" and claims that it is "probably the best military simulator out there and it’s one of the hottest games this year." He goes on to say that the first game wasn't to his liking, but he sees Modern Warfare 2 as more of a "training-simulation than anything else."
He also mentions that the best way of "avoiding suspicion from relatives, neighbours and friends," for your activities is to tell them “that you have started to play World of Warcraft or any other online MMO game and that you wish to focus on this for the next months/year." Berwick says this will help you "justify isolation and people will understand somewhat why you are not answering your phone over long periods."
Under a subsection entitled "Training Facilities," he recommends "[traditional] military training facilities focused on physical conditioning and skills training," but says that "[newer] facilities make extensive use of computer simulations of various kinds to provide more hours or training in more realistic situations at lower cost and with lower risk to personnel." He advises that "[temporary] arrangements can be made with the local gun club, the local gym and an internet café which facilitates multiplayer Modern Warfare 2 simulation."
In another subsection entitled "Marksmanship," he claims that real-world practice with "a real assault rifle" is important, but that "[simulation] by playing Call of Duty, Modern Warfare is a good alternative as well."
While the mere mention of a video game in a rambling, 1500 page manifesto might be enough proof for some, the connection between Breivik’s actions and his alleged training with MW2 are tenuous is best. Nevertheless, we will continue to report on this story as it develops.
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Source: http://gamepolitics.com/2011/07/25/norwegian-killer039s-manifesto-mentions-modern-warfare-2-039training-simulator039
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-BlitzKrieg-Posted:
For fcuk sake he could have said he played Kitty Island Adventure to train. What difference does it make. He said himself he played World of Warcraft to help him prepare for the attack. WTF. Obviously he was a gamer.
epraiderPosted:
Its just stupid that somebody would even believe this. Everytime something violent happens, A popular Video game is blamed. Usually GTA, and the big shooters. The Columbine Shooting was blamed on DOOM. Its just a bullshit excuse and has nothing to do with the event.
diggitydog41Posted:
Ok this may make me sound like a douche but 92 people dead is nothing. For those of you who don't realize this, 140,000 people die every day and 400,000 babies are born every day. You are more likely to be killed going to work in a car accident than grtting killed by a lunatic. Also the fact that more people die by donkeys each year than in plane crashes is anoter random fact about dying. Anyways rip the victims now let's get on with our gaming lives.
RevisIslandPosted:
very sad and if things didnt look good for infinity ward then this definitely didnt help.
DrPhil321Posted:
Yea, because 100 people dead is fking hilarious. prick
TTGSuperrNovaa Hahahaha! Thats hilarious xP
Mathers-Posted:
TTGSuperrNovaa Hahahaha! Thats hilarious xP
92 people are dead and your laughing? Heartless bastard.
-BlitzKrieg-Posted:
TTGSuperrNovaa Hahahaha! Thats hilarious xP
How is this hilarious? Clearly im not seeing the funny side.
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