Coop Norway, a mega chain of retail stores in Norway, is removing several brands from is shelves as a result to the murderous attack that occurred July 22. Many of the brands are video game titles. The Director of Coop Norway, Geir Inge Stokke, issued a statement regarding why these titles are being taken off store shelves.
“The decision to remove the games was made around the time we realized the scope of the attack. Others are better suited than us, to point to the negative effects of games like these. At the moment it’s [appropriate] for us to take them down. I wouldn’t be surprised if others do the same. We have to think very carefully about when to bring these goods back. The economy involved is of no importance.”
Coop Norway will no longer carry the following games:
- Homefront
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Call of Duty: World at War Platinum
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Classic
- Sniper Ghost Warrior
- Counter-Strike Source
- World of Warcraft
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