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Leviathyn.com's Jason Fanelli talks about the confirmed Halo 4 release date and a possible head-to-head match with that and the new Call of Duty. The tale of the tape is written, which one will reign king?
I really don't mean to be a Call of Duty nazi today, these articles are just falling down today!
I don't think it will decline but I can imagine it not making as much profit as it has done with previous releases. The problem is, they release too many of the games with very few changes, demanding people to spend a heap load of money on DLC as well during the year. Feel free to voice your opinions.
Leviathyn.com | When feedback turns into threats, fan interaction can derail an entire project. In Modern Warfare 3's case, its biggest advocate and voice of the players leaves his position after severe feedback which includes death threats.
There are certain things that can make or break a game, but more often than not, modern games are filtered through some really ridiculous contemporary mechanics which end in gamers pulling their hair out.
Five studios with either confirmed projects or are hiring for future ones. These games could change the landscape of gaming. From the makers of Halo to the dragon perfecting Bethesda, these companies are among the best.
Call of Duty has had steady aim perk for along time but the perk always is in question about what it does and how it works. So we have info on how it works with picture and video.
"Somebody needs to stop a crazy warlord from getting his hands on an ancient magic that will make him invincible. Who better than all around bad-boy-with-a-good-heart, Nathan Drake?"
The call of duty video games introduced Prestige mode with emblems titles and other unlocks. every game they have changed the amount of score needed to prestige and the amount of times you can prestige. we have full details on all the changes the pro and cons and much more.
The Capture the Flag playlist has no place in the Call of Duty franchise. It is filled with campers and people simply trying to pad their kill:death ratio stats.
Collector's Editions have become the norm this gaming generation. Everything from RPGS to FPS games, everything has a CE these days. The question is do gamers really want collector's editions? If they truly do then what needs to be in the CE to make it sell and worth the $80-$100 gamers are forced to shell out.
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.
Part 3 in a series examining different method of storytelling used in video games. This week is a comparison of tradition cinematic cutscenes and interactive scripted events.
"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."
Who doesn't like weird gaming peripherals? Here's the top 10 most awkardly-themed controllers ever. Please don't get offended if you're playing with one of them right now.
MP1st describes how some multiplayer games have become so cosmetic in nature, it's almost as if most gamers are playing with barbies. Are you just as guilty?
"Call of Duty XP (to celebrate the upcoming release of Modern Warfare 3 maybe) has come and gone, and for a first time event focusing on a big game franchise, Activision really hit this one out of the park. The company spared no expense in making sure its attendees had a swell time doing a number of things, mainly playing Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer but also taking part in other activities (lots of physical activities); we list the best reasons, and leave off some of the bad ones after the ..."
"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..."
"Robert Bowling, the Infinity Ward Creative Strategist has said that “building a new engine for the Call of Duty franchise “would be counter productive”.”
Like you, I’ve watched and watched again the Battlefield 3 in-game trailer, compared what antialiasing means for the Forstbite 2 engine and appreciated the quality of an upcoming FPS such as Crysis 2. I must say Robert Bowling words make me think of a joke, at first!"
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!
The first-person genre is one of the most diluted genre's in the video game industry. This is an article that examines the postive and negative aspects of the FPS genre. Cheers!
Call of Duty is a franchise that, much like the Guitar Hero franchise Activision has just killed off, has been accused day in and day out by gamers of being milked. Here's my in-depth analysis on how and why I believe Call of Duty will meet the same fate in due time.
"If you're a PlayStation 3 owner or even a follower of the latest gaming news, then it is likely you have heard of George "Geohot" Hotz. While his actions are nothing new in the world of technology, he has garnered a lot of attention by hacking into a system that had been previously thought to have been impenetrable. To counter his releasing of the PlayStation 3's root key, Sony has mandated a firmware update to patch up the security holes that he uncovered. Console owners have given mixed res..."
"Curb your Call of Duty hatred: the series, even at its lowest points, is head and shoulders above most FPS on the market. With the critical success of Call of Duty: Black Ops, Treyarch made up for some of their past disappointments and proved that CoD would live on past the Infinity Ward debacle. With Activision planning on trudging ahead with a yearly schedule, rumors are once again pointing towards the next game, developed by Sledgehammer Games, being set many years (and miles) beyond previ..."
"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."
"In this day and age $60 gets you a game that may or may not even run coming out of the box and a lot of you know exactly what game I’m talking about. It makes you question, who really wants to buy the next game in the series if they seem to be getting worse for wear when it comes to functionality in the annual outings?"
Since Infinity Ward is making Modern Warfare 3, it will probably build off the framework established by Modern Warfare 2. MW2, however, was a game riddled with campers and mechanical imbalances online. Here is a list of various features that should be changed in MW3 to make it better than the previous Modern Warfare game.
MW2 was loved by so many people, but a good portion of people were also disappointed by its likeness to COD4, Activision has even gone as far as to suggest that the game was a sabotage of the COD franchise. Now with Respawn Entertainment moving forward from the shadow of this quasi-accomplishment, what will this reputation do to the future of the company run by the creators of COD?
"I am somewhat of an achievement whore. Or I was. Or maybe I still am. I’m not so sure. Either way, when Microsoft introduced the world to the Xbox 360 in 2005, they unknowingly (or knowingly?) introduced a new addiction to the gaming population. That addiction is the stupidly simple concept of achievements. By playing games, people can get rewarded for doing certain things such as beating a level on hard or getting X number of kills with a particular weapon. The reward itself is nothing but a..."
"Maybe that’s just an opinion, but I can almost guarantee that Modern Warfare 2 wouldn’t be as popular if it didn’t give people the opportunity to rank up and complete challenges to advance their character. Everyone is always talking about unlocking Fall camo for their Intervention, or about finally completing the last SCAR challenge. And what did these people get? Satisfaction. That word represents the one positive thing about ranking up in games."
"I'm sure we've all seen those YouTube videos of 13-year-old "prodigies" showing off their "amazing" 2-kill streaks in Modern Warfare 2 like they're the best gamer to ever grace Xbox Live. One gamer, inspired by a video he saw a while back, decided to try his hand on a popular stunt to get the Internet to recognize his skills the world over. Let's just say it worked...but not as he intended."
Having seen the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops, Chris Morris reflects upon recent events and poses the question: Where does Cal of Duty go from here? Discussing Infinity Ward and Modern Warfare 3, he takes a look at what we can expect from next year onward for the series.
"I don’t have any doubt that the talented teams behind both games will be able to continue coming up with great gameplay scenarios, engaging combat puzzles and thrilling scripted moments that make military shooters so much fun. It’s the settings that could become an issue – now that both WWII franchises have become modern day shooters, where do they go from here?"
"Competitive players, including those that dabble in the holy grail of shooters known as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, usually top out their controller sensitivity at 4. However, with a little patience, users of the Split Fish can max out their sensitivity settings and still be comfortable with their settings."
"When hackers get a hold of FPSs, they ruin the game by having more control over their environment than those players who follow the rules. They can give themselves buffs or advantages without working or earning these bonuses. They can get unlimited weapons and ammunition and can go on killing rampages that others cannot do because of the limitations in the game. While the non-hacking players are doing what they are supposed to, the hackers are gaining all the experience and controlling the en..."
"Seems like a huge glitch has touched Modern Warfare 2. A few weeks ago, Activision released a single player demo, 9 months after the full game was launched. It’s available on Xbox Live and PSN. The demo was destined to convert the few who have not purchased the game yet. You can play Cliffhanger from its start until its end."
"Over the past few years, I see an ongoing trend. Games (and the developers behind them) are starting to lose focus, and their sight is being blurred out by the prospect of money (Activision is a primary example, but all companies want your money, regardless of their greedy CEO's). A growing problem is the amount of generic FPS clones out there that we can attribute to a certain franchise called Call of Duty."
"New video game studios always rise out of old ones. Oftentimes, old studios don’t survive the transition when key personnel leave. But in these specific instances, the departures of the people who created them won’t kill the Call of Duty or Halo franchises."
"Do you play Barbies? Or do you have a sister playing Barbies? Well, Modern Warfare 2 has decided to invest this market. They produced 1/6th scale replicas of military figures which look like male militarian Barbies."
"Activision have shown the love so far with Vacant, Strike, Crash and Overgrown included in the current expansion packs, but we just want that little bit more. Here is what we would like to see in any future expansion packs"
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.
"This week's edition of Now Shipping brings Football a little early in the form of Backbreaker and Alpha Protocol is a game that combines the RPG and spy genre. These along with some Call of Duty content to keep you busy until Black ops."
"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."
"For those of us who are now stepping into exam time, you’ll discover that your gaming habits will have to change or else the marks that once made your folks proud will suffer an astounding blow and put you in your parents bad books."
"Every big franchise that releases games yearly is bound to be dethroned at some point – it’s the nature of the business. Along will come a unique war game that will take the genre in fresh directions and even high-profile established franchises like Call of Duty will be forced back to the idea board for innovation. And when that happens, a peripheral bundled with the game probably won’t be the answer."
This weeks edition of Now Shipping will plenty of Jet pack action from not one but two games. Not only can you tear up the sky's in Iron Man 2 but jet packs are now introduced by the beta that everyone has been waiting for, Halo Reach. Call of Duty stimulus is out for the PS3 as well, along with Wii titles and all. Check it out
April fools is upon us and anyone would think $15 for Modern Warfare 2 maps might be a joke but its not. That won't stop fans of the series in jumping in, oh and their are games releasing this week if anyone has forgotten.
"First and foremost, in terms of allaying fears regarding the prospect of swiftly crumbling standards, Call of Duty would certainly be in safe hands without Infinity Ward. Activision’s increasingly dubious image aside, long-serving understudy Treyarch has carved itself a respectable reputation in the marketplace after helming three Call of Duty titles since 2005, while franchise newbie Sledgehammer isn’t without considerable promise.
Treyarch, in representing something of a dependable Obsid..."
With the BAFTA Awards coming up late this week (March 19), AAG's Ian Crane looks at the nominees and does some predictions of his own as to which game will win what category at the famous awards later this week.
"You’re standing in a dank dungeon, looking for a door that doesn’t exist. The lights flicker, and you hear the raging scream of a distant enemy. Flump, flump – the steps are getting closer. Arming yourself with your favourite weapon, you peer around a corner in the low light and you see him: the Big Daddy. By this time in the game, you have crossed over a mysterious threshold – your brain has mapped itself into the undersea world of Rapture and all you care about is saving your own skin. An i..."
We had hoped to see some sensible reporting on this issue, especially after being interviewed last week by the ABC's 7.30 Report, but as always, the media likes to twist things to suit their own agenda, with games and gamers coming off as second rate citizens this time, and worse than smoking and lung cancer.
You need to watch the video to really grasp the low level of reporting that major stations stoop to in order to get coverage.
The Kartel has played both games now, and has a final verdict on which single player campaign is the best. The article goes into detail about the storyline, characters, and gameplay features for each game, without revealing major spoilers.
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When I heard that DICE was making a Battlefield where you can blow up anything. I didn’t believe but, when the first Battlefield Bad Company came out, it was great to blow everything and everywhere. Now in Battlefield Bad Company 2 they make that destruction 10x times better. Modern Warfare 2 doesn’t have any destruction like taking down a whole building with C4. Modern Warfare 2 get a little boring without changing the environment. With Battlefield Bad Company 2 t..."
"Most of us enjoy gaming whether its casual, hardcore or purely routine. It becomes something which makes for an awesome activity to pass the time and become a favourite past time. It can also make us mildly obsessive as we chat about games to come, research other games and talk smack about some games. It becomes a lifestyle for some of us. By harvesting all the brainpower of the world’s greatest minds, we have managed to discover what it is about gaming that makes us tick."
Here are two videos showing some of the best and worst FPS' ever released. Not all of your favourites will be in there but I had a laugh watching some footage of the worst games ever. It beggars belief how some of these games ever got released.
Check out these two youtube videos of some of the best and worst FPS' out there. It doesn't include all of them but the "worst" video is definitely worth a look, some hilariously bad games in there such as Rogue Warrior and Extreme Paint Brawl.
"I’m sure that by now no one is shocked to hear yet another tale regarding Infinity Ward’s inept handling of their latest game. How many times now has this game been patched over like your grandmothers favorite civil war quilt? So those damned glitch games are gone, right? You can no longer have matches with everyone free firing Thumpers and noob-tubes with infinite ammo. Oh and no more having to deal with being lured into these damn boost matches at the smaller map known as Rust."
"My journalism professor is concerned about the violence in modern day videogames, but to be honest, he doesn't know much about gaming. He spoke specifically about the commercials shown during his Sunday football games.
"There's one where there's a zombie's head being sawed off [L4D2] and then another simulating a bloody war against terrorists [MW2]," he said.
He referenced feeling uncomfortable while watching with his young nephew, saying it was shown in the middle of the afternoon and ..."
"Well, congratulations Playstation 3 owners, MAG has finally been out for a bit and admittedly, I’m still not sure how I feel about it. The prospect of games totaling 256 players is intriguing, but should we as 360 owners catch a case of the Green-Eyed Monster and feel some kind of envy? The short answer is no, at least for now."
If enjoy shooters but they aren't really your thing, this is an interesting look at why MAG might be for you. On the surface, a 256 player game is probably what attracts most players MAG, but there are some other features that might be of interest (like the fact that "every second person I meet isn’t a giant douche"). Of course, this is for those that aren't as into the Call of Duty franchise as some might be.
"In light of some decisions recently made by third party developers, I believe I have some ideas as to why it's hard to sell hardcore third-party titles on the Wii.
So what do you do? The Wii doesn't have all the technical features of the 360 or the PS3. So how can a third party make a Wii hardcore title that can compete with 360 and PS3 hardcore titles? EA actually had a pretty good idea with Dead Space: Extraction. HD console owners who like Dead Space would be interested. Plus, there ar..."
"With Activision and Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 breaking numerous records upon release, the revelation that the game has dominated the sales charts of 2009 comes as little shock. GfK-ChartTrack has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 sold 11.86 million units during 2009, despite only being available for less than two months."
"Tonight, television fans around the country tuned in for the season premier of LOST. If the producers are to be believed, it's the last season, and should give some closure to the plot lines started up over the past five years. While watching, I couldn't help but think about what makes the show so successful, and realized there are a few things that game makers could take away from J.J. Abrams' series. Well, besides Polar Bears, of course."
"Everyone likes to game on their system of choice. It’s the unspoken right that every gamer has been privy to since the first console hit the market and was subsequently followed by its competitor. This kicked off what was known as the console wars and ever since, there have been new veterans joining the ranks every single day. While console exclusives are all well and good being, for the most part, system sellers. It is usually the cross platform titles that stand out the most as people will ..."
"When I played the multiplayer beta for Uncharted 2, I caught myself posing the question on an Internet forum: “Modern What-fare 2?” I was so enthralled with what Naughty Dog had churned out that I felt I would be playing it for months to come, ignoring many of the heavy-hitters that were announced to come out in the months to follow. And so far that has stayed true; I look at my library of games and after considering Assassin’s Creed 2, Dragon Age and even Modern Warfare 2 I go to pop in Unch..."
""Nothing but love to the people who wrote these games, but in all seriousness, what was the process by which these games were picked? I’m sure that I haven’t been exposed to the intricacies of the vast number of genres of entertainment. I’m sure my bias to the hectic nature of explosions and fallen gun shells beset with the drama of fallen comrades and tragic pasts keep me from enjoying the subtle beauteousness of The Sound of Music and what not. I’m also positive that I know nothing about wh..."
"Let me put this bluntly: Slamming X a bunch of times to do something mundane like open a door is not fun. It's never been fun. I'm not sure how or why developers came up with the notion that it'd be a good idea to make players sweat to accomplish seemingly simple tasks, but it's a horrible practice that should die as soon as possible.
That's not to say that there's no room for portraying "effort" in a game. There's a value in it, as it allows players to share a moment with their avatar, as..."
"The explosive growth of online gaming communities in recent years has created amazing opportunities to go head-to-head against all kinds of players from around the world. But the vast freedom and flexibility of online play on consoles and PC has also given rise to something more insidious – a new place for bigotry and homophobia to manifest and thrive.
"I often hear gamers say 'Why do you have to segregate yourselves? Aren't we all just gamers?' My answer is, quite frankly, no," says De M..."
"The release of Project Natal prior to the year’s end was once again confirmed, along with the fact that it will work with all existing Xbox 360 consoles. Further discussing new ideas, an interesting proposition was mentioned in the fact that Microsoft is considering allowing gamers to purchase a game on Xbox 360, and play it on their PC. Would this fantastic suggestion ever come to light in the retail space, however, Electronic Theatre would be very surprised indeed."
"The eleventh day of Christmas is upon us and that means it’s time for the eleventh instalment of Electronic Theatre’s The Twelve Games of Christmas series. Every day for the twelve days of Christmas we have been looking back at the very best releases that 2009 has offered to the videogaming industry. Today is the turn of November 2009, arguably the most mouth-watering month of the year due to a glut of much anticipated titles. Electronic Theatre aims to advise you on which games you should be..."
"Out with the old and in with the new is the usual quid pro quo that comes at the end of each year and with everything gamers have been exposed to, 2009 will without a doubt be a tough act to follow. However, as Microsoft Game Studios flaunts what the 360 has to offer, the console stands to seize the market and become the centerpiece of the game industry in 2010. As Microsoft continues to provide a seemingly endless supple of new quality content and numerous choice exclusives, this is just the..."
Ironically, the list dubbed "Ten Games to Cross off Your Child's Gift List" almost certainly contains at least one game that if on ever member of Neoseeker's list this holiday season.
Now while I'm sure the Times *scoff* has their reasons to dislike this list of mostly shooters and questionable ethical decisions, but that's the main draw (at least for most gamers)
"I mean, how many times do we need to storm the beaches of Normandy? Or scour the ruins of Berlin? It's no wonder people say they're sick of playing WW2 games when they play the same people fighting the same enemy in the same locations over and over and over.
The Second World War was fought across Eastern Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, North Atlantic, Indian sub-continent, South East Asia, the South Pacific, even Australasia, so it's time games started mixing things up and represent..."
All Age Gaming's Ian Crane summarizes the happenings in the world of the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo in 2009 in five quick points. For a look at his 2009 highlights read on.
"Playstation 3 owners have a few great games to choose from for the holidays even if the majority of games are multi-platform. Choosing one of them for the PS3 console might be dependent of many factors such as what consoles you own and how the game differs from console to console. Here is a list of the top five games that I recommend people to put on their list of either games to ask for or games to give."
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"You didn't try the online multiplayer portion of modern warfare 2????? Seriously????? THAT'S LIKE TRYING ORANGE BOX AND SKIPPING OVER THE SILLY PORTAL GAME."
-Matt, via email
Yes, I had a feeling I'd be answering for this today. Why didn't I give Modern Warfare 2's online multiplayer the time of day, despite it being one of the game's big selling points and apparently bestowed upon this Earth by the divine hand of Siddhartha Buddha? I suppose if people are confused enough to u..."
With EA's announcement of the Medal of Honor reboot, gamers got a chance to take a gander at the new box art for the game. While it is almost assuredly just a temporary image to be used as filler for retailers, there is no denying that the artwork is strikingly similar to another modern day FPS...
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"I can hear what you are saying to yourself right now, and your cheetos are in the second drawer. (Underneath where you keep your silverware.) That's not what you are thinking? Oh. You are questioning my title with outrage and anger. "Why Hamsterfist you are crazy!" There are plenty of great games released this fall, none of which are disappointing. Now who's the lunatic? You, my dear reader are. But the advertisers and game developers thank you for rushing to the defense..."
The Kartel highlights how most gamers never actually finish a game, and why certain features that make play through easier can actually increase the enjoyment for a game. New Super Mario Bros Wii, Modern Warfare 2, Left 4 Dead, and even Bayonetta are raised as examples.
"I hear a lot of bitching that innovation is dead in America. That’s a lie. The problem is that we have two industries at odds, neither of which is really equipped to present innovations to the masses.
First off, we have the indie community, which bewails its unrecognized genius and occasionally screams “sellout!” whenever someone in the community actually manages to make a hit.
Then we have the AAA industry, which often claims that it can’t take the kind of risks that innovation require..."
All Age Gaming's Phong Nguyen bring's us the 18th AAG "The Week That Was". This week he discusses Natal's release, PS3 Facebook integration, Wii Fit's effectiveness and more!
"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?"
Highlights of Modern Warfare 2's campaign mode - Some standout moments for a game that clearly has game of the year potential, including key sequences in the game, as well as some gameplay features. Warning: There are some spoilers, but they are highlighted out.
"[Needless to say, there are a few spoilers in this article, but I shall try to keep them to a minimum.]
The significance of Modern Warfare 2 and its drip fed pre-launch information are nothing without the controversies that have followed its tumultuous path to existence. We’ve had price concerns, format concerns, distribution concerns, and most recently, content concerns regarding the much lauded “Airport Scene”, in which the player becomes part of a terrorist attack.
There were reactio..."
"Harrier Attack:
Kid #1: "What the f*ck was that?"
Kid #2: "Harrier attack, man."
Kid #1: "What's a harrier attack?"
Kid #2: "I'm not sure what it stands for, but you can send in this big ass plane that can hover and it shoots like everyone."
Kid #1: "Why don't they call it a plane strike?""
"One of the favorite things that jaded gamers like to do is hold boycotts against a particular product. They called for a boycott against Final Fantasy XIII because Square Enix had the audacity to release it on Xbox 360. They called for a boycott against Diablo III because it was, le gasp, “too colorful“. They tried to boycott Left 4 Dead 2… and failed after Valve flew the two masterminds behind the temper tantrum to their offices to show how awesome Left 4 Dead 2 was.
Most recently, they c..."
"As far back as I could possibly remember, anything that has brought joy into a person's life is supposed to be bad for them. The top culprits when I was a child were comic books and video games, but now that I'm all grown up I know it was all a bunch of malarkey. Parents are just doing what they think is right for their kids, which is fine and dandy, but when the press and special interest groups get involved with the things that should be in the hands of mom and dad I start to have an issue...."
A gaming fan writes about his adventures waiting in line for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and how The Kartel provides a bit of entertainment for fans waiting in line.
"Chris Plante writes,
"For a game that analysts predict to demolish records with a possible $500 million first week launch, it's astonishing that Modern Warfare 2's most recent artistic analogue is World War 2 comic books. (Funny, the series just cannot drop that period.)
Gamers from my generation saw clippings from these '40s era stories in our social studies books. Captain America versus the Nazis. Superman with a bald eagle perched on his bicep. These trades were part propaganda, yes,..."
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's terrorism scene left people split down the middle over whether or not the scene was appropriate.
So when do games go too far. When do they become too immersive? Kokugamer takes a look...
Sure, everyone seems to be raging about the lack of dedicated server support for the PC version of MW2, but shouldn't people be talking more about the fact that MW2 is priced the same on both console and PC? Why should a PC game cost $60?
"I have always been a proponent to realism in video games. I have always wanted a dramatic moment in a game to elicit an emotion from the player. I think that as a medium, video games need to do this to truly be considered art. Now that I have seen the new footage that was leaked from Modern Warfare 2 I may be changing my tone."
"...it really broke the cinematic experience, took the immersion out of it, out of the story and the pacing and everything we’d spent so long crafting. It just ruined the experience we were aiming for, so we took it out, kept the single-player for that one player intact and polished it."
"Throughout the course of this past weekend, September 17th – 20th, the Paris Game Festival took place over on the continent, showcasing some of the best games of this year and the hopefuls for 2010. Big name publishers such as Microsoft, Sony, Activision, Electronic Arts, Nintendo and Square Enix were joined by a raft of development studios and accessory manufacturers, each attempting to wow their audience with their latest and greatest releases."
Spawn Kill writes about the upcoming race for this year's GOTY crown, and a few of its main contenders. The article also covers how GOTY is usually determined and how the chances are looking for certain contenders this year. Teabags also reveals his hand, guessing that huge sales will stand for nothing as he hopes Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will rise to the top.
"Everybody already knows this game is going to destroy. Companies make release date decisions based on this series. The popularity that was Modern Warfare wasn’t expected but was met with such success that a sequel was bound to happen. Modern Warfare 2 seems to be taking all the right decisions a sequel should take. Multiplayer is getting updated a lot more than what I was expecting, which what I was expecting was COD 4 multiplayer with new maps, but the new implementations sound awesome. Let’..."
"What’s more ridiculous? Gamers talking about a boycott of Activision over prices, or a uniform cost for games regardless of quality? I say the situations are equally ridiculous.
Activision recently announced the price of Modern Warfare 2 in Great Britain will be 55 British Pounds ($90 US/ $109 AUD), a 5 Pound increase ($8.50 US/ $10 AUD) over typical retail price there.
Will You Be Going To War Against Activision?
Analyst Michael Pachter told Eurogamer the price increase is a test b..."
"Bobby Kotick’s choice words for Sony sparked outrage amongst PS3 fans, and quickly became one of the most controversial subjects of the summer. The outspoken CEO suggested Activision would drop support for PlayStation if Sony didn’t lower the price point on the PlayStation 3. The glare of the corporate flames shine a light on what is actually a very bold statement, coming from a publisher responsible for some of this years most expensive video games. Basically Activision has a lot of nerve."
"Infinity Ward is arguably the king of first person shooters. After producing the stunning Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, they are hard at work getting there latest game, Modern Warfare 2 ready for release in November."
"While the recently released box art for Modern Warfare 2 isn’t the final design, a number of people have expressed their discontentment with its appearance.
Personally, I don’t mind the temporary box art. But I felt that in the case of Modern Warfare 2, all that’s needed, really, is a black background with the logo prominently displayed."
"The gaming world is gearing up for this week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, which is arguably one of the most exciting times of the year in this industry. Many games will be showcased and as with past shows, there are likely a few surprises in store as well.
A wide array of first and third person shooters have been confirmed to appear at this year’s event. Here is a look at some of the ones that we’re interested in getting a glimpse at the most:"
"Apparently Sony is going to reveal the new PlayStation 3 Slim, but what about Microsoft? Will they take a step in the motion sensing direction that I mentioned in a previous week's article? Or will they physically change the appearance of the Xbox 360? Think about it, the all new Xbox 360 Slim! Trade in your old console and x amount of games to get the new Xbox 360 Slim for $99! If Microsoft could successfully decrease the chance of getting the RROD and implement that into a smaller Xbox 360,..."
"Infinity Ward is known for producing smooth gameplay that feels great to control unlike some other FPS’s. However, with Killzone 2 introducing a proper cover system for the first time in a first person shooter, can IW come up with something different that will set their game apart from a standard FPS?"
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