News

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare News (PS3)

Prototype found of tactics-based Call of Duty, project canned

Posted: 20.04.2012 by Technet2k

Comments: 0
 
Vicarious Visions, a subsidiary of Activision, was for a time working on a tactics-based Call of Duty instalment. This spin-off was discovered via a studio animator's online work portfolio.

A brief clip showed a WW2-set prototype that was in development for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It took place in 2009 but it's unclear how long it went on for. Vicarious turned to Spyro.

PSN's Spring Fever 2012 features Call of Duty and new PSN titles

Posted: 13.03.2012 by JonahFalcon

Comments: 0
 
Sony has announced their Spring Fever 2012 PlayStation Network update, which will highlight some new PSN titles, as well as special offers and discouints. PlayStation Network Plus members will get early access on games and up to 75% discounts on selected titles.

DLC "major focus" for Infinity Ward

Posted: 19.05.2011 by Technet2k

Comments: 5
 
After the November launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, studio Infinity Ward will be buckling down with downloadable content as their "major focus".

This decision was made following feedback from Modern Warfare 2 fans asking for "constant patches" and "exceptional" support, says Robert Bowling.

Modern Warfare 3 reveal in May?

Posted: 03.05.2011 by Technet2k

Comments: 10
 
Actor Craig Fairbrass who has provided voices for Gaz and Ghost in Call of Duty's Modern Warfare 1 & 2 respectively, hints at a possible announcement this month.

He's been in LA working on something "that's going to be announced in May", but he couldn't elaborate. It times itself nicely with Activision's May 9th due fiscal results.

Pachter: West and Zampella "no prayer of obtaining" Call of Duty

Posted: 06.04.2011 by Technet2k

Comments: 3
 
Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter, who holds two law degrees, has said the former Infinity Ward bosses haven't a chance at gaining IP control.

They're blending two "legal and equitable remedies" as they ask for damages and control of the Call of Duty IP, of which the law "just doesn’t allow".