A closer look
Because when you're simulating a fictional global war, you absolutely must ensure your virtual black market adheres to strict geopolitical inflation rates. While developing the modern warfare installments, Infinity Ward didn't just guess the price of an unregistered RPG. They allegedly consulted real-world military contractors and black-market arms experts to ensure the game’s virtual economy reflected the true cost of funding a private militia, which is both impressive and deeply unsettling.
