MW2: IW gets AC130 takedown notice

As you may be aware, our very own PST*Joker has made assertions on BASH that the MP AC130 and several other MW2 features were influenced (without any recognition) by him and other PC modders.

A few hours ago, I saw a Tweet go out from a community member suggesting that Joker issue a takedown notice of Infinity Ward's AC130 MP vid on YouTube.

"@pstjoker I just thought you should send youtube a DMCA take down notice regarding the #MW2 AC130 video. See how youtube responds." (@therealrudedog)

I think Joker took up the idea and I can only assume he's more surprised than anyone that a few minutes ago YouTube yanked IW's AC130 video right off IW's official channel.

AC130 vid removed

I've mentioned before that MW2 has been like a marriage breakup between PC gamers and IW. Now, this has all the earmarks of a messy divorce.

By the way, I certainly don't envy Fourzerotwo in any of this -- as if he doesn't have enough on his hands. All of this seems very unfortunate all the way round.

Just a few minutes ago I spoke to PST*Joker and apparently he did make the takedown claim and YouTube did take down the original official video from their IW channel. Joker forwarded this reply from IW's community manager:

"Really? Copyright infringment claim? :sigh:" - Fourzerotwo DM  on Twitter

This was the original video; however, the vid below is from a non IW account:

http://bashandslash.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=787&Itemid=111

What? CoD used a military aircraft in their game? WTF? Copy cat bastards.

What exactly are they saying was copied, and do you have some source of the first to see?

I don't think they have any legal leg to stand on, just poor form on IW's behalf.

either way it's pretty funny

Well, that's pretty petty... but maybe IW will get the idea that they're making their potential customers unhappy.

I loves me some good internet drama.