Medal of Honor

This all started with an introduction. It was a chance meeting with a unique group of individuals that would lead to the dramatic change in one of the most storied franchises in gaming history. For the first time in eleven years, Electronic Arts had decided to move Medal of Honor out of World War II and into the modern era and the fight in Afghanistan. The series has had a long tradition of telling the soldier’s story in an honorable and respectful way, devoid of any politics or debate. However, this was a new war with a new enemy. And standing in front of us was a new type of warrior – The Tier 1 Operator.

We’ve all seen the movies, we’ve read the books and have been told larger-than-life stories of men who eat snakes, shoot with surgeon-like skill, and shit Kevlar. But where do these men come from? What makes them tick? Are these stories true, or are they myths? And most importantly, what do you say to a handful of these gentlemen, standing a few feet in front of you, in an effort to convince them it would be a good idea to tell the world their story and to do so in the form of a video game?

You don’t say anything. You just listen.

You quickly learn it’s not about them. It’s not about the enemy. And, it’s certainly not about the medal. It’s about the man. It’s about a community of warriors. It’s about sacrifice and brotherhood. It’s about commitment and purpose. A life-test. About the drive in an individual, so deep that when the world around them has gone to shit, their first thought is, “I can fix this” – with a reserved, quiet confidence. It’s about the type of man who runs toward gunfire instead of away from it. The type of individual who thinks perfect isn’t good enough, with great humility. It’s about the truth. It’s about respect. It’s about honesty and integrity in one’s beliefs and actions. It’s about Honor.

Before us stood a group of men who had sacrificed their whole lives for the Honor of becoming what they are and the privilege of standing alongside men of equal character. They have been held in high regard, celebrated and written about in books and in movies – and now in Medal of Honor. It has been an amazing journey since that first fateful meeting. And in the end we have found our truth. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the fabled myths, folklore, or legends of dedicated men. Our truth is in our intent, and our intent is to simply say thank you. Thank you to the Operators around the world who keep our enemies frightened in their beds at night – so we may sleep peacefully in ours.

Greg Goodrich
Executive Producer
Medal of Honor

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