Modern Warfare 2 has a bad scene in it for some reason

Editors' Note: This is an addendum to our post, "New Modern Warfare: Airport Murder Simulator 2 video game glorifies terrorism."

Much like the level of anticipation amongst us gamers, controversy is set to reach uncomfortable levels when Activision and Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 starts shooting up the sales chart (and [SPOILER]) on November 10th. By now, you've likely seen or heard of the leaked footage depicting a [SPOILER], [SPOILER].

Speaking to Joystiq, Activision noted that consumers will be given the option to skip such scenes, which it claims are not representative of the overall game. They'll also be preceded by explicit warnings about their "[SPOILER]" nature. While we imagine most players will judge, discuss and react to the sequence within its context -- did you know that [SPOILER] -- don't expect the mainstream media to handle the issue with equal consideration. Witness Mirror.co.uk's initial reaction: "Modern Warfare 2: Leaked level makes light of [SPOILER]." [SPOILER] in my vidgame -- haha!

"The game includes a plot involving [SPOILER]" reads Activision's official statement, included in full after the break. "In order to defeat [SPOILER], [SPOILER] infiltrates his [SPOILER]. The scene is designed to [SPOILER]" Whether or not it crosses a line in doing so is up for debate ... but don't tell Fox News that.

On the bright side, at least you can't shoot a pair of alien lesbians having sex on the [SPOILER]. We'd never hear the end of it.