Is Modern Warfare 2 A New Call Of Duty, Or A New IP?
Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfarePerhaps the biggest news that came out of GDC 09 was the unveiling of Modern Warfare 2, which is a guaranteed blockbuster for the end of the year. But the title has got people talking...
First of all, Activision has indeed confirmed that "Modern Warfare 2" is the full title of the game; "Call of Duty" is nowhere to be found. We can understand this because "Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2" is a little confusing, but perhaps there's something else involved, here... According to GameSpot, an Activision representative said that Modern Warfare 2 "has taken on a life of its own," and Infinity Ward CEO Vince Zampella added that "Everyone on the team is laser-focused on making the most gripping experience we've ever created." That's cool and all, but what does it mean, to indicate that this title is a brand new breed? The rep wouldn't answer the question concerning the game's origins; is it indeed a sequel and part of the Call of Duty franchise, or is it a brand new IP? As we understand it, IW and Treyarch trade off on making the CoD games and if Modern Warfare 2 isn't technically the next CoD, what is? And who will make it?
Well, we can't say for certain. We do know, however, that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, and that's one hell of an accomplishment. Activision is now calling it "the best-selling first-person action game of all time," so either way, Modern Warfare 2 is going to have its fair share of fans right out of the gate.
Related Game(s): Modern Warfare 2
3/27/2009 Ben Dutka
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city96
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 2:21:16 PM
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Cpt_Geez
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 11:05:01 AM
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th0mas21
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 11:10:15 AM
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Xplicit
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 11:21:35 AM
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HOODGE
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 11:05:42 AM
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Could you imagine if they could be like GG (KZ2) and really push the power of PS3 to make a Call of Duty game that was Exclusive to Sony's Monster machine what greatness we could see? Sad we have to anti-up on Microcraps behalf. Oh well it's just money and business that all.
After seeing and playing KZ2 online with its killer 32 person support, an 18 player FPS that runs half decent online just doesn't get me excited anymore.
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Tim Speed24
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 1:37:21 PM
Only using a small portion of the Blu-ray disc is ashame and a waste. If IW wants their game to really be talked about they should make different versions.
Not change the story or anything just add better visuals and more stuff going on in the background. And better particle effects. What would that hurt?
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wiiplay
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 3:37:02 PM
#1, 360 fanboys would yell at the top of their lungs
#2, PS3 fanboys would feel "ALL POWERFULL!" .
#3, The developer would have to turn down Microsoft's offer to keep the games the same.
#4, The games wouldn't be the same, so why buy the 360 version if you own a PS3?
#5, The game maker wouldn't make as much money off of the 360 version, as it wouldn't sell as much.
#6, The PS3 version would have to have a higher price, like $89.99 instead of $69.99.
#7, Or, the 360 version would be lower priced, resulting in more sales than the PS3 version.
#8, The PS3 version would cost more money to make and maintain, most likely resulting in fewer updates.
#9, Sony doesn't bribe for exclusive content.
And finally,
#10, Microsoft would NEVER in a million years allow it!
That is why every cross platform game is usually the same.
-Wiiplay.
(PS, I'm going to post this message again in a new thread so others can reply to me. :D
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JasperLoons
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 11:18:01 AM
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heyface
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 11:23:04 AM
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Too bad its not exclusive to the Playstation3.
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GamerKid123
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 12:18:00 PM
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Nynja
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 12:28:33 PM
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HANZ64
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 12:50:02 PM
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AshT
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 1:51:37 PM
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www
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 2:34:30 PM
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Call of Duty 6:World at War 2:Modern Warfare 2:Attack of the mutants.
That's more like it.
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Daedusian
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 3:19:22 PM
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Killzone 2 is so much more fun. I love the constant action in that game. 5 different game types, 7 different classes.. I can't get enough!
So with all that said, I hope they bring something entirely new to the online experience for MW2 because if they take the old route, then I will give the game a rent and that's it.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 3:32:43 PM
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wiiplay
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 3:38:28 PM
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#1, 360 fanboys would yell at the top of their lungs
#2, PS3 fanboys would feel "ALL POWERFULL!" .
#3, The developer would have to turn down Microsoft's offer to keep the games the same.
#4, The games wouldn't be the same, so why buy the 360 version if you own a PS3?
#5, The game maker wouldn't make as much money off of the 360 version, as it wouldn't sell as much.
#6, The PS3 version would have to have a higher price, like $89.99 instead of $69.99.
#7, Or, the 360 version would be lower priced, resulting in more sales than the PS3 version.
#8, The PS3 version would cost more money to make and maintain, most likely resulting in fewer updates.
#9, Sony doesn't bribe for exclusive content.
And finally,
#10, Microsoft would NEVER in a million years allow it!
That is why every cross platform game is usually the same.
-Wiiplay.
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Advent Child
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 4:30:45 PM
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ImTheMan
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 10:25:40 PM
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HOODGE
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 7:36:30 PM
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That's why Microsoft is getting scared ****less, cause the tank is full for them. That's why they try to bash Sony down all the time, because they are out of muscle.
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tlpn99
Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 9:37:48 PM
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This is going the way Championship Manager and Football Manager went after they split on their different ways. I am sorry the guys that did Modern Warfare were brilliant, the guys that did Call Of Duty 5 World Of War were simply crap I would say sh1t but that is sure as hell to be deleted oh bugger I already said it, ok allegedly not as good or what not dear boy corinthian spirit in all good things what what what!
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Leothebest
Saturday, March 28, 2009 @ 2:01:07 PM
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dveisalive
Sunday, March 29, 2009 @ 4:08:54 PM
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OriginalSin
Monday, March 30, 2009 @ 4:35:08 AM
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I can understand why Infinity Ward might want to move away from the Call of Duty label. Maybe it will give them more creative freedom, and more profits in the end.
But like I said it is going to be the best MULTIPLATFORM game of the year. And I can't wait.
But in the end KZ2 made a huge mark on the gaming world and I don't think MW2 will be anything as epic as that.... Not until IW makes an exclusive for the PS3 using all the resources that GG had.
If they really wanna see :"the WAR of FPS" they must take IW and GG and give them a chance to produce an exclusive(on PS3) each and then put them up against each other.
Until that day the Modern Warfare series will be great but not the best anymore...
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LegioN
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Friday, March 27, 2009 @ 11:04:49 AM