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Medal of Honor (MOH) is the name of a series of first-person shooter games set in World War II. The first game was developed by DreamWorks Interactive (currently known as EA Los Angeles) and published by Electronic Arts in 1999 for the PlayStation game console. Medal of Honor spawned a series of follow-up games including multiple expansions spanning various console platforms and the PC and Apple Macintosh. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 165 pixelsFull resolution (1035 Ã— 214 pixel, file size: 57 KB, MIME type: image/png) Edited logo of the Medal of Honor series. ... Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) is a leading video game developer and publisher. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Maze War, one of the two candidates for the first FPS. This article is about the video game genre. ... In computer games and video games, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. ... Online gaming redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Linux (IPA pronunciation: ) is a Unix-like computer operating system. ... Windows redirects here. ... Mac OS X (official IPA pronunciation: ) is a line of proprietary, graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. ... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... The Sony PlayStation ) is a video game console of the 32/64-bit era, first produced by Sony Computer Entertainment in the mid-1990s. ... â€œPS2â€ redirects here. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATIONÂ®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ... The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ... The Nintendo GameCube (Japanese: ゲームキューブ; originally code-named Dolphin during development; abbreviated as GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the 128-bit era; the same generation as Segas Dreamcast, Sonys PlayStation 2, and Microsofts Xbox. ... The Wii (pronounced as the pronoun we, IPA: ) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links MOH-logo. ... Image File history File links MOH-logo. ... Maze War, one of the two candidates for the first FPS. This article is about the video game genre. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... EA Los Angeles (formerly DreamWorks Interactive) was founded in 1995. ... It has been suggested that Electronic Arts Square be merged into this article or section. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... The Sony PlayStation ) is a video game console of the 32/64-bit era, first produced by Sony Computer Entertainment in the mid-1990s. ... The Nintendo GameCube is an example of a popular video game console. ... A personal computer (PC) is a computer whose price, size, and capabilities make it useful for individuals. ... The first Macintosh computer, introduced in 1984, upgraded to a 512K Fat Mac. The Macintosh or Mac, is a line of personal computers designed, developed, manufactured, and marketed by Apple Computer. ...

Plot

The Medal of Honor series puts the player in the boots of an Allied combatant during World War II, with weaponry appropriate to the time period. The player fights for the United States, and the main character's name is James 'Jimmy' Steven Patterson. The games are often characterized by linear gameplay through recognizable WWII-era areas of conflict, which is sometimes presented in a cinematic tone (e.g., inspiration from modern films like Saving Private Ryan, The Thin Red Line and Enemy at the Gates and the television miniseries Band of Brothers is obvious, since the game was 'created' by Steven Spielberg). In general, allies are people or groups that have joined an alliance and are working together to achieve some common purpose. ... James S. Patterson Born: March, 16 1922-Harvard, Conn Service: US Army Early Life Patteron was an honor student and expected to go to Harvard, but instead shocked his family by going to West Point. ... Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 Academy-Award-winning film set in World War II, directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. ... The Thin Red Line is a 1998 war film which tells the story of United States forces during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. It marked Terrence Malicks return to filmmaking after a twenty year absence. ... Enemy at the Gates is a 2001 motion picture directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Jude Law and Ed Harris. ... Band of Brothers is an acclaimed 10-part television miniseries set during World War II, co-produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. ... Steven Allan Spielberg KBE (born December 18, 1946)[1] is an American film director and producer. ...

In the later games in the series, the artificial intelligence (AI) of the enemies and fellow soldiers have been notorious for being under current FPS expectations. The violence is bloodless and simple, usually consisting of elaborate animations.

Controversy

In Germany, the MOH series is a controversial video game because of its delicate subject matter (WWII). The game is uncensored in terms of flags, and the swastika can often be found. This conflicts with German laws which state that the swastika may only be used in historical references. The game was put on the index of youth endangering media by the German BPjM in 2000, making it only available for people over 18; advertising for it had to be discontinued. Critics say that games such as Grand Theft Auto 3 advocate real-life crimes, like carjacking. ... A right-facing Swastika in a decorative Hindu form The swastika (from Sanskrit ) is an equilateral cross with its arms bent at right angles, in either right-facing () or left-facing () forms. ... This article has been translated, and needs attention from someone approaching dual fluency. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ever since the controversy that "Medal of Honor" had raised back in 1999/2000, EA has taken precautions to eliminate all the "Nazism" content before releasing it to the German market. This often results in the removal/change of all "Nazi" flags, swastikas, and on some occasions the "blood puff" (the effect that takes place when the player shoots another player) from the games build.

Gameplay

The gameplay originally focused on behind-enemy-lines intelligence gathering, or some other type of special missions, placing emphasis on using false papers and silenced pistols, but as the series (and the technology) has progressed, it has shifted emphasis towards front-line combat, and has now almost completely abandoned the original focus. The last time false papers were used was in Frontline. Since the release of European Assault the series has focused on providing a more open-ended element to the games, allowing the player to have more options in each level and getting away from one linear path. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Reception

The overall critical response towards the 'Medal of Honor' series has been quite impressive up to the release of 'Rising Sun', in which the game received mixed (poor/moderate) reviews due to its simple A.I., short game length, and repetitive gameplay along with a poor story that failed to back up the game's atmosphere. Following 'Rising Sun' in the series was 'Pacific Assault' for the PC. Overall the game was well received for its single-player aspect but was praised by it's lack luster multi-player, which launched with "horrible network capabilities" resulting in hefty amounts of lag and bugs. Ever since 'Pacific Assault' the series has been releasing game after game of "console only" titles that often received moderate and poor reviews by most critics, resulting in such reviews with opinions like; "...the Medal of Honor series is the same thing over and over again...", "...a poor mans Call of Duty..." and "...WW2 games are a dime a dozen, but Medal of Honor isn't worth 40 bucks...". Partly because all the recent Medal of Honor games lacked any form of online capabilities, but mostly because the series became repetitive and lacking any innovation in its core "gameplay formula". The latest title "Vanguard" has been viewed by most fans and critics as "a poor gaming experience with about 5-8 hours of repetitive gameplay", no online multi-player, and "muddy graphics". Which resulted in ratings such as the mediocre 5.5 from Gamespot.com and a average 7.2 from IGN.com. Although not all of the titles after "Rising Sun" have been poorly reviewed. The recent PSP title "Heroes" received the "best FPS award of 2006" for the PSP by IGN.com, and is expecting a sequel Nov 6, 2007 for the PSP and the Wii.

Upcoming titles

Medal of Honor: Airborne is the next title in the series, scheduled for the release on September 4th, 2007 for the Xbox 360 and PC, and November, 2007 for Playstation 3. It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... A personal computer (PC) is a computer whose price, size, and capabilities make it useful for individuals. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATIONÂ®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ...

Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 is also in the works for the Wii and PSP. each version is being built from the ground up for its respective system and will feature 32 player online play on both versions. The Wii version will be released November 6th, 2007. The Wii (pronounced as the pronoun we, IPA: ) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. ... The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ...

Games In Series

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (MoH:AA) is a first-person shooter (FPS) computer game by Electronic Arts. ... Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault is a game developed by Electronic Arts as part of the Medal of Honor series for the PC. The newest edition puts the player in the role Tommy Conlin, a U.S. Marine soldier in the Pacific theater of World War II. It also uses...

Mac

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (MoH:AA) is a first-person shooter (FPS) computer game by Electronic Arts. ...

Xbox

Medal of Honor: Frontline is the first installment of Electronic Arts popular Medal of Honor series for the Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube video game systems. ... Medal of Honor: Rising Sun is a computer game, released by Electronic Arts in November 2003. ...

Xbox 360

PlayStation

Medal of Honor is the first title in the long-running Medal of Honor series of video games. ... Medal of Honor: Underground is the direct sequel to the World War II hit Medal of Honor. ...

PlayStation 2

PlayStation 3

PlayStation Portable

GameCube

Wii

Game Boy Advance

Medal of Honor: Underground is the direct sequel to the World War II hit Medal of Honor. ... Medal of Honor: Infiltrator is a game in the Medal of Honor video game series. ...

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Playable Characters

James S. Patterson Born: March, 16 1922-Harvard, Conn Service: US Army Early Life Patteron was an honor student and expected to go to Harvard, but instead shocked his family by going to West Point. ... Manon Batiste Manon Batiste is the main character in Medal of Honor: Underground as well as a minor character who appeared in Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, and Medal of Honor: European Assault. ... Lt. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Medal of Honor: Airborne. ...

External links

Categories: First-person shooters | Medal of Honor games The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ... MobyGames is a website devoted to cataloging computer and video games, both past and present. ... Medal of Honor is the first title in the long-running Medal of Honor series of video games. ... Medal of Honor: Underground is the direct sequel to the World War II hit Medal of Honor. ... Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (MoH:AA) is a first-person shooter (FPS) computer game by Electronic Arts. ... Medal of Honor: Frontline is the first installment of Electronic Arts popular Medal of Honor series for the Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube video game systems. ... Medal of Honor: Rising Sun is a computer game, released by Electronic Arts in November 2003. ... Medal of Honor: Infiltrator is a game in the Medal of Honor video game series. ... Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault is a game developed by Electronic Arts as part of the Medal of Honor series for the PC. The newest edition puts the player in the role Tommy Conlin, a U.S. Marine soldier in the Pacific theater of World War II. It also uses... Lt. ... James S. Patterson Born: March, 16 1922-Harvard, Conn Service: US Army Early Life Patteron was an honor student and expected to go to Harvard, but instead shocked his family by going to West Point. ... Manon Batiste Manon Batiste is the main character in Medal of Honor: Underground as well as a minor character who appeared in Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, and Medal of Honor: European Assault. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Medal of Honor: Airborne. ...

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