South Korean critics call for removal of Itaewon disaster footage from Call of Duty

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The release of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 sparked significant backlash in South Korea for incorporating real-world footage of the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush, which resulted in 159 deaths, into its fictional narrative. Bereaved families, civic groups, and the Korea Game Users Association demanded the removal of the scenes, labeling them…

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