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Call of Juarez: The Cartel Details Surface -- Does This Game Sound Too Controversial?

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Posted March 3, 2011 - By Kevin Kelly









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Call of Juarez: The Cartel was released with little more than box art and an announcement telling us that the game would be set in modern times and take you from Los Angeles down to Juarez. Of course, that news alone was enough to spark controversy, and people have been calling for the game to be banned. 

Well, we finally have more details about the game to share with you, including the video above, and you can decide for yourself if this is something you'll want to play when it releases this summer on the Xbox 360, One thing Ubisoft wants you to keep in mind is, "As with past Call of Juarez games, Call of Juarez: The Cartel is from inception to execution, a Western shooter." Read on for more details

 

Call of Juarez: The Cartel Details Surface

 

Call of Juarez: The Cartel has a deep and gritty storyline that begins with a fictional drug cartel bombing a U.S. law enforcement agency, devastating the building and killing hundreds of people. The attack is a surprise, leading the U.S. to believe that cartel members had somehow infiltrated federal agencies. In a last-ditch effort, the U.S. puts together a special task force to hunt down and stop the drug cartel. The task force consists of:

  • Kim Evans, a gang-affiliated street kid-turned-FBI agent
  • Eddie Guerra, a DEA agent with a chronic gambling habit
  • Ben McCall, a brutal LAPD detective and descendant of Ray McCall from the original Call of Juarez

Call of Juarez: The Cartel Details Surface

As the task force trio searches for the head of the cartel, they're confronted with a variety of challenges that take them on a journey from Los Angeles, California, through Arizona and New Mexico to Juarez, Mexico. To complicate things further, Kim, Eddie and Ben each have their own personal challenges and demons to face, which makes for a complex and high-adrenaline gaming experience driven by a rich storyline evident throughout the Call of Juarez franchise.

Key features include:

  • Three player online co-op with Kim Evans, Eddie Guerra and Ben McCall
  • Gamers can play the entire campaign with each of the three characters; each character has his/her own unique story and ending
  • Huge selection of weapons including pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles, anti-air weapons and more
  • Wide variety of maps and missions including punitive raids, witness protection, undercover missions, and car chases

Look for more Call of Juarez: The Cartel details soon, including what Ubisoft promises to be a "twist" on the three player co-op. My money is down on the table betting that one of the three will go bad, and it'll pit player against player. Oh, and Steve? Get ready to play some Mindjack.

 

Call of Juarez: The Cartel Details Surface -- Does This Game Sound Too Controversial?
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  • fpsjoe

    I wonder what Nancy Grace...er, I mean...Sally Wong has to say about this? >.<</safety_wrapper&g t;

    Posted: March 3, 2011 2:02 PM
    fpsjoe
  • CareyGrant

    Frankly this never offended me.

    The only PR stink coming from this game is the public airing -not that the news doesn't already- of Mexico's very real, very large problem with organized crime. If anything, I'd say this game is pretty tame, by comparison, of what I've heard told about Mexican border towns. In this instance, I'd say the reality is more grisly than the game.

    These multi-billion dollar cartels practically own/control Mexico.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 1:42 PM
    CareyGrant
  • cardinalsfan1122

    That looks like a really good modern cops and robbers type game with a bit of western flare. definately one to look at it looks like it will be interesting.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 1:35 PM
    cardinalsfan1122
  • Cell34

    Looks kind of cheesy. Might be fun, but a trailer full of cut scenes doesn't really do anything for me. Also, near the end of the trailer... why did the minivan explode in a ball of fire when it made a sharp left and flipped?

    NINJA CHAD

    Posted: March 3, 2011 1:32 PM
    Cell34
  • Hitman_Mr.47

    I am not going to be able to take a lead character that thinks he is a cowboy in modern days.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 1:03 PM
    Hitman_Mr.47
  • ZMAN890

    this looks like total crap, this might be where the call of juarez series dies

    Posted: March 3, 2011 12:53 PM
    ZMAN890
  • FuzzofPekinopolis

    I understand that Juarez, Mexico is a very troubled place right now. And I am not trying to belittle or make light of the atrocious things that are going on there.

    Where does this end?

    Everyone is entitled to and has the right to argue there own opinion on any topic in this country. But that opinion should not shut down the development of a multimillion dollar investment in a video game, film, art gallery, magazine, cartoon, and on and on and on. There are many things that could offend anyone on a daily basis. It does not mean that the offended have the right to stop them from doing it. There are way to many examples for me to even begin listing them.

    I am open and respectful of others opinions, as long as you are open and respectful mine.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 12:52 PM
    FuzzofPekinopolis
  • kentla57

    Oh ya give me another reason to shoot bad guys!!!! Pre-ordered just now. Can't wait!!!!!

    Posted: March 3, 2011 12:40 PM
    kentla57
  • cjbos81

    Is it too early to preorder this game now?

    Posted: March 3, 2011 12:21 PM
    cjbos81
  • Varcolac

    That Techland is doing a mazing work!..."lame and ignorant goverments should know THIS IS A VIDEOGAME"

    Posted: March 3, 2011 12:21 PM
    Varcolac
  • SonicATL

    This game's OK with me. I'd be more offended if I was playing from the Cartel's perspective.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 11:36 AM
    SonicATL
  • EKG

    Can't wait for this one. Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is one of the most underrated shooters of last year, right along with Metro 2033 and Singularity. Bound in Blood had a AAA storyline, AAA characters, and AAA gameplay all rolled into one awesome shooter. It was more fun than Red Dead Redemption and twice as gritty.

    I loved every second of it and can't wait for the third.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 11:34 AM
    EKG
  • JustTheBeginning

    That was a lot more bad-ass than I expected.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 11:11 AM
    JustTheBeginning
  • expl0siv0

    Intriguing trailer with a tasty tune. I'll keep my eye on this one.

    Posted: March 3, 2011 11:10 AM
    expl0siv0
  • scubbasteve2

    damn Halle Berry bitch slapped the mess out that dude!

    Posted: March 3, 2011 10:50 AM
    scubbasteve2

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