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Microsoft claims they are tough on security so why are so many hackers and modders allowed to pollute games like Call of Duty: World at War? That game is in ruins. Just try playing it for yourself!
The Call of Duty video game series has changed the way people think about the entertainment business. Avatar made $232 million globally in its first five days of release. Call Of Duty: Black Ops made $650 million. An infographic on GNVR gives us an visual look full of details showing us just how big the Call of Duty video game franchise really is.
"Hello Activision, I’m sorry I missed your call. Actually, it seems that I’ve missed several calls in the past few years. I mean to make it up to you, but before I do, just let me say this – as politely as I can – if you’d stop calling me so often, I might actually pick up once in while.
I bought Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and World at War (the fifth entry in the series) a while ago, but I haven’t had the time to play them. Two more Calls have come since then, and with the third Mod..."
"There’s something about certain games that naturally draw me in. This is considerably easier with any sort of RPG that involves decisions and progression that allow you to influence not only your character, but the actual game itself. I’ve spent so much time with these games because I’m able to make the character my own, affect the environment, and play the game almost exactly how I want to play it."
"COD is a bit of a fishy beast. In theory, a game that remains the same year in, year out with only minimal upgrades and some new levels shouldn’t do well. It should probably be instead a fond memory, drifting in the breeze and whispered only in passing by those who still recall the good times they had with the product. The exact same thing recently happened with Guitar Hero; after years of stagnant gameplay that did absolutely nothing to innovate, the franchise itself has been put indefinitel..."
Video games have been given a bad rap over the years as nothing more than mindless entertainment. Luckily, there are some things that video games teach us. Check out the full story to see what two very popular titles teach us.
"A story caught my eye recently. A title that had me showing my O face before I even read the the full story. However, I always try to come across as a critic no matter the situation. In this article, I will go through all the “ways” this article details and give my thoughts on each. Ready? here we go!"
As soon as the Guitar Hero franchise was put to rest last week, many gamers were afraid that eventually the same situation will occur for Call of Duty. Check out the full article to find out why that may not be the case. Cheers!
"I thought this appropriate after hearing the release numbers for the latest game in the series (Black Ops). Hearing that it had the biggest release day, beating Modern Warfare 2, and also had the most money spent on it for development, I expected…more."
GameZone's Dave Snell discusses the current climate of the gaming industry with downloadable content and how it is affecting the full title and gamers.
"But Infinity Ward are shedding staff like nobody's business - and the MW franchise is 'damaged', according to rival EA. Who better to save the Modern Warfare series from oblivion than the most celebrated FPS developer in the world?
Bungie and Activision are bosom buddies - and it's not as if the publisher doesn't have the money and power to (a) Increase Bungie's headcount so it can work on two projects and (b) Change the Washington-based firm's mentality of concentrating solely on one IP."
"When Electronic Arts announced Dead Space Extraction for the Wii—a follow-up to the million-plus selling PS3, 360, and PC title Dead Space—the company explained that the game would be used as a test case to see whether or not it would develop more Mature-rated Wii games in the future. And according to NPD sales figures, Extraction failed: it sold just 9,200 copies in its first week. So what does this mean for the future of Mature Wii games?"
"Modern Warfare 2 has been unleashed and has resulted in mass hysteria at retailers around the globe. Being Call of Duty, it’s only natural that such hype should be sustained by a brand name alone. But how long can Activision annually release the same series before their work reaches the predictability of other industry juggernauts such as Madden and Guitar Hero?"
"The gaming industry has gotten bigger and better with each passing year, but sometimes they just don’t do things right. Whether it’s game play, story, pricing, or business practice, sometimes the industry needs a little friendly fire from the gamers to keep it in line."
War, it has been said time and time again, is Hell. On the virtual battlefields of recent war games, more of an effort is being made to portray the harsh realities of warfare. The best example is, of course, Call of Duty 4; it is a war story of broken men out for blood, dicey international relationships and the grim reality of the front line. It was a ballsy story for sure – without spoiling it, the event that occurs at the end of Act 1 is gut-wrenching in a way few war stories can achieve.
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"In regards to subsequent titles after MW2, it appears that Treyarch’s next stab at the franchise may center on the Vietnam War with possible espionage missions based on The Cold War era, and I have previously suggested that Future Warfare would be received well, should it be the decided direction when the series inevitably shifts gears again.
But what about the Civil War? Would this be a viable course for the franchise at some point in the future?"
NBS dusts off Call of Duty 2 and pulls the game out of retirement to see how it stacks up today in comparison to the more recent releases in the series, CoD 4: Modern Warfare and CoD: World at War.
"With my exams going way better than I expected, and with so many out of the way, I figured I would have a bit more time on my hands to dive into a few games. Of course E3 has been a crucial focus of the week for me, but I only got to watch the Sony and EA conferences in full. I was a bit miffed that Metal Gear Solid Rising was in development for the Xbox 360, but now Raiden is leading the game, and it’s not even being written by Hideo Kojima himself, Peace Walker will more than wet my taste f..."
"Sorry for the late delivery on this one guys, I meant to have posted this way earlier in the week, but due to E3, we got bogged down on the site. So, as I said I would last, this edition of GMG is about underrated games and how they shamefully stay underrated amongst gamers. Let’s just take one example for the sake of it, Okami; a seamlessly beautiful game of the later-Playstation 2 era… Do we hear people talk about it or blog how they still love playing it? No, they don’t, which bring me to ..."
TheGamerAccess.com has published a video comparing the difficulty in Call of Duty:World At War, Resident Evil 5, and Guitar hero. This video shows how the difficulty changes based off of the settings you choose and asks what type of difficulty you guys prefer.
"What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
We stormed the beach under the vanishing stars. Bursts of gunfire illuminated the wooden huts of our enemy. Would this be my final rush into the jaws of death? Nay. I can continue from my last checkpoint. We push on."
"Cover systems aren’t exactly something that have been there since the start for the shooter genre. My own first experience of the cover systems are the snap-on cover mechanics used in Metal Gear Solid, and also the flawless chunky cover system in Gears of War for the Xbox 360. I am a huge fan of developers implementing cover systems into any shooting games, but then again I may be outspoken. For example, a massive number of gamers may play Gears 2 online which may suggest that covers systems ..."
Major Nelson has posted up the Live Activity for the week of May 11th, and with that comes some regulars, along with some .. weirdness... such as the fact that the UFC 2009 Undisputed Demo has made it's way on the top ten for the fourth week in a row! I played it, I don't get it, how is this on the list.. *shrugs shoulders*. Though being out a year and a half, as well as having a sequel, Call of Duty 4 continues to carry a high rank on the list :D
In a surprise move, Activision and Infinity Ward announced that they have ditched efforts to produce a direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in order to take the highly popular first person shooter series in a totally different direction. Modern Warfare 2 was expected to be the biggest game of 2009. We'll see how this new direction effects the series.
"TGS: "We believe in Sony's PS3. These changes can bring the current underdog closer to success."
"We here at That Gaming Site do not take sides and do not have console favorites. We do, however, wish to see the gaming industry remain healthy and recognize that in order to do so competition must remain fierce in the ongoing console battle. With that in mind, we have created a few relatively simple, but effective moves Sony can make to strengthen their position throughout 2009 as they seek ..."
"You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in two words: virtual victory. Virtual victory at all costs despite all terror: The Churchillian imperative is in full force throughout Call of Duty: World at War, but playing, in addition to being just plain fun, is also an incredibly visceral experience, especially for Jewish players.
Over and above their ease of use, story and visual appeal, video games can also become important cultural experiences when the creators make the world psychologica..."
Call of Duty: World at War kicked butt during December, placing three times in the top 20 of the NPD bestseller list with the Xbox 360 version, PlayStation 3 version and Wii version. With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 already announced, this article takes a look at some things that could be improved in the series.
"You know, its not that I don't like people. People are cool. I really do enjoy getting to know people in general. But for the most part, I don't want to participate in headset banter. In some circles, one might label me a jerk.
Don't get me wrong though. I'm not a complete tool. If I'm playing something that involves heavy strategy or tight verbal coordination, I'm throwing on the headset, no question. Call of Duty or Left 4 Dead would be a generally disastrous experience without voice cha..."
OXCGN is running it's second Readers GOTY Awards and it's your turn to vote . . Simple selection process to pick the best game overall that you feel is THE game for 2008.
Slip on over to the site, check out the list, register your vote. There may be some prizes awarded - who knows. But right now, it's your chance to vote for The Game Of The Year on OXCGN.
"While not the first game to portray the Pacific-side of WWII, World At War is the most prominent. One could argue for Medal of Honor's pair of entries, but those came as the franchise was dwindling (not to mention, before and during Joystiq's infancy). World At War follows the overwhelming reception of Call of Duty 4 and benefits from a massive marketing campaign from its publisher, Activision. In short, it's in my face and on my mind.
This morning I watched the first five minutes of gamep..."
Tom East of officialnintendomagazine.co.uk has finally given in to festive temptations, making a blog of predictions as to what games will be number one sellers for the Wii and DS along with supporting reasons as to why.
His article brings up Call Of Duty: World At War, Guitar Hero, Wii Fit, Wii Play, Professor Layton And The Curious Village, Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City, Pokemon Ranger: Shadows Of Almia and Wii Music.
What are your predictions for number one Nintendo sellers t...
"Like 12 million other people, I bought CoD4. I loved the game, and invested hundreds of hours of my time in it. When Call of Duty: World at War was announced I was thrilled, until I found out who was developing it. Unlike Infinity Ward, Treyarch (developers of the disastrous CoD3) cannot make a Call of Duty game. To get around this problematic issue, they decided to make CoD4 with a World War II skin. Now granted, this IS only the beta, but in truth, how much will change between now and N..."
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