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Activision foots $40-50m bill for Modern Warfare 2's development
According to a report from the LA Times, developer Infinity Ward spent between $40m and $50m on putting their blockbuster sequel together.
In fact that's believed to be less than they were given initially. Rockstar Games reportedly spent $100m on making Grand Theft Auto IV.
In fact that's believed to be less than they were given initially. Rockstar Games reportedly spent $100m on making Grand Theft Auto IV.
Rebellion 'always planned' to have "dedicated servers" for PC AvP
Posted: 20.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Gamers looking forward to Aliens vs. Predator from Rebellion may have been a little fearful last week, as dedicated servers weren't being confirmed.
Don't worry they have been now, its official "that this is the case." Studio boss Jason Kingsley said they always planned to have them.
Don't worry they have been now, its official "that this is the case." Studio boss Jason Kingsley said they always planned to have them.
Modern Warfare 2 almost had T-Virus like outbreak, some aliens too
Posted: 20.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Professional guy with pen, Jesse Stern, reveals when writing began for Modern Warfare 2 there were some "outlandish things" thrown around.
Things like "outbreaks, viruses, chemical warfare" all got lost to their "stumbling" into real life events, which was "honestly unintentional."
Things like "outbreaks, viruses, chemical warfare" all got lost to their "stumbling" into real life events, which was "honestly unintentional."
Rumour-mill: There's 'hidden' Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer modes
Posted: 20.11.2009 by Technet2k
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According to code rummaging enthusiasts, Infinity Ward has three 'hidden' multiplayer modes and one involves a nuclear missile silo.
The second is a capture the flag match and the third is VIP, where you protect or kill the important person. Planned as DLC unlocks?
The second is a capture the flag match and the third is VIP, where you protect or kill the important person. Planned as DLC unlocks?
Call of Duty to pickup third developer, Acti "considering" MMO title
Posted: 19.11.2009 by Technet2k
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A Los Angeles Times article claims that publishing giant Activision has enlisted a third studio to work on the huge Call of Duty franchise.
Their report says Activision are "considering adapting" it into an MMO, which is likely given desires to launch new "online monetization models".
Their report says Activision are "considering adapting" it into an MMO, which is likely given desires to launch new "online monetization models".
Guts spilled on Resi Evil 5 Alternate Edition DLC, has four pieces
Posted: 19.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Famitsu magazine has unearthed Capcom's DLC plans for Resident Evil 5 Alternate Edition, revealing a second new episode is on the way.
Lost in Nightmares is the first new episode and it's the one back in the mansion. Also joining the new stuff are two costume packs.
Lost in Nightmares is the first new episode and it's the one back in the mansion. Also joining the new stuff are two costume packs.
Pre-order Lost Planet 2 and get some Resi Evil Wesker, his gun too
Posted: 18.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Capcom gamers will be delighted to learn that Lost Planet 2 plays host to Albert Wesker, an exclusive pre-order bonus, including his revolver.
That's not a euphemism. Wesker is Resident Evil's primary bad guy, and now he can battle aliens in Lost Planet's sequel, hitting February.
That's not a euphemism. Wesker is Resident Evil's primary bad guy, and now he can battle aliens in Lost Planet's sequel, hitting February.
BioWare "would" consider FPS, sees RPG as "being pretty broad"
Posted: 18.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Asked if the Canadian developer (don't hold it against them) would consider a first-person shooter, boss Dr. Ray Muzyka declared "we would."
The veteran sees the "definition of RPG" as being "pretty broad" with Mass Effect as prime example. It's "as much a shooter" as an RPG.
The veteran sees the "definition of RPG" as being "pretty broad" with Mass Effect as prime example. It's "as much a shooter" as an RPG.
Activision "chose to block" airport from Russian Modern Warfare 2
Posted: 17.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Activision says Russia has no "formal ratings entity" and that the decision to censor out the airport scene was their own doing.
It came at the "advice of local counsel," reveals Activision. Reports of Russia banning the game "are erroneous," only the PC game on sale.
It came at the "advice of local counsel," reveals Activision. Reports of Russia banning the game "are erroneous," only the PC game on sale.
Pitchford: Crytek and id in "generation plus" mode, "risking failure"
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has said Crytek and id Software have thought a little "too far" ahead for their own good; tech hasn't caught up.
This is to be the "longest generation" the industry has seen, gamers "don't have the hardware". Crysis - "very few" could play it.
This is to be the "longest generation" the industry has seen, gamers "don't have the hardware". Crysis - "very few" could play it.
Modern Warfare 2 recalled in Russia, censored version going out
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
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That it took this long is surprising. Russia has decided they don't want Modern Warfare 2 'as is' because of the airport level controversy.
Although it's entirely an optional level, as is the murder of civilians, Russia want it edited out. Infinity is complying with PC already patched.
Although it's entirely an optional level, as is the murder of civilians, Russia want it edited out. Infinity is complying with PC already patched.
Dead Space 2 to have online multiplayer, EA job ad reveals ambition
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Yet another day passes and another job ad blows a surprise in the works. This time it's EA and Dead Space 2 in the spotlight of 'oops'.
They want a 'Senior Online Level Designer' for work on the "Dead Space Franchise" at EA. You couldn't get any more blabbermouth.
They want a 'Senior Online Level Designer' for work on the "Dead Space Franchise" at EA. You couldn't get any more blabbermouth.
Modern Warfare 2 sells over 1.7 million units in the UK on its first week
Posted: 16.11.2009 by JamieSI
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ELSPA confirms that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has continued to break records within the entertainment industry by selling over 1.7 million units in the UK on its first week. This makes Modern Warfare 2 the highest grossing video game launch with revenues of £67.4 million.
Rumour-mill: Is Modern Warfare 2's 'Ghost' getting a "little game"?
Posted: 16.11.2009 by Technet2k
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According to voice actor Craig Fairbrass, who voiced Ghost in Modern Warfare 2, there may well be a spin-off game in the works from Infinity.
This tease was dropped during the UK launch event for Activision's biggest game ever. Infinity has already said they've no idea what's next.
This tease was dropped during the UK launch event for Activision's biggest game ever. Infinity has already said they've no idea what's next.
Infinity "don't know" next game project, singleplayer PS3 patch live
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Infinity Ward have nothing set in stone for their next project reveals Robert Bowling, but plans "a lot of DLC" for the sequel.
Meanwhile a patch for PS3 Modern Warfare 2 has gone up, but it "was for SP only." Multiplayer trouble is Sony's area; adding servers.
Meanwhile a patch for PS3 Modern Warfare 2 has gone up, but it "was for SP only." Multiplayer trouble is Sony's area; adding servers.
Modern Warfare 2 week one sales "could approximate" 11.7m sales
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Analyst Ben Schachter of Broadpoint AmTech believes phenomenal figures will appear from Modern Warfare 2's sales data, week one.
Here in the UK sales of Infinity's shooter exploded past 1.2m copies in the first 24 hours, thanks to the mercy of supermarket price wars.
Here in the UK sales of Infinity's shooter exploded past 1.2m copies in the first 24 hours, thanks to the mercy of supermarket price wars.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 offensive keeps up, PC is for PC gamer
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 9
Publisher EA and developer DICE are keeping the pressure on Activision and Infinity Ward, preying on the dedicated server blood in the water.
Frank Gibeau and John Riccitiello both hail it as a major impending rival to Call of Duty. DICE say it's PC version is getting "a little bit more".
Frank Gibeau and John Riccitiello both hail it as a major impending rival to Call of Duty. DICE say it's PC version is getting "a little bit more".
Modern Warfare 2's airport scene is there "for shock tactics sake"
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 5
BBC reporter Marc Cieslak has commented he's not shocked by the level, just "a little bit saddened." Thinks it's quite a childish inclusion.
Thought the games industry "had moved beyond" controversy for controversy's sake. The whole thing wasn't necessary to have in there.
Thought the games industry "had moved beyond" controversy for controversy's sake. The whole thing wasn't necessary to have in there.
Future Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops DLC, there's "a chance for it"
Posted: 11.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has said Spec Ops is "a great mode" and could be "expanded if we want." They're mulling it over, on break for now.
The studio wants to wait and see what gamers "want more of" before doing anything, and if we're "clamouring" for Spec Ops, then it's likely.
The studio wants to wait and see what gamers "want more of" before doing anything, and if we're "clamouring" for Spec Ops, then it's likely.
EA pledges "revitalization" for Medal of Honor, other "core IPs" too
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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The Medal of Honor series was the King of WWII shooters, but then along came Infinity Ward's Call of Duty and robbed it of the crown.
Publisher EA has revealed they plan to "revitalize blockbusters" that haven't been going anywhere, much like Need for Speed's new life.
Publisher EA has revealed they plan to "revitalize blockbusters" that haven't been going anywhere, much like Need for Speed's new life.
Posted: 20.11.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 8