Gamers Furious as Activision Confirms Modern Warfare 4 Will Only Feature a ‘Realistic’ Mode Where You Spend 45 Minutes Watching Your Operator File Their Taxes
In an unexpected twist that has the internet laughing and crying, Activision has officially teased Modern Warfare 4, promising it will be the most “authentic military simulation ever.” The punchline? According to leaked internal memos shared by a disgruntled QA tester, the new game’s only gameplay mode includes “slow-motion TPS filing and a mandatory 15-minute cutscene of your squad leader arguing with a call center.” Fans are now accusing the developers of confusing “modern warfare” with “modern bureaucracy,” as the trending hashtag #MW4TaxReturns floods Twitter with memes comparing the game’s loading screens to actual IRS forms. In a statement, an anonymous dev reportedly joked, “We wanted to capture the real fight of our times, which is clearly your W-2.” The irony is not lost on history buffs, who note that this might be the only Call of Duty entry where the highest kill count is your patience.