Activision Hypes Modern Warfare 2, Prepping Lots Of DLC
We've seen this kind of bravado on the part of Activision before but then again, in many ways, they're entitled.
Activision Blizzard tossed out a few pre-E3 remarks and according to That Videogame Blog, they said that November's launch of Modern Warfare 2 won't just be huge...it'll be the "largest entertainment launch of any kind." To add to this bold claim, they also mentioned that downloadable content would definitely come in droves for the hotly anticipated blockbuster; it's not surprising, considering the extreme success enjoyed by World at War's DLC. Now, some of you may consider their aggressive marketing overly confident; that it may even border on the cocky. But let's not forget just how immensely popular the original Modern Warfare was, and that happened when the PS3 hadn't quite come into its own yet. By the time this game launches, you can probably expect to see a combined 55 - 60 million PS3s and 360s out there, which corresponds to a ton of sales potential. Who of you out there can say in all honesty that they're not at least considering a purchase...?
But anyway, this is just one of those situations where we know a certain game will rule the sales charts. Even with other promising titles out there in November and December, Modern Warfare 2 will certainly make its mark.
Related Game(s): Modern Warfare 2
5/31/2009 John Shepard
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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 10:33:26 PM
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ohmikkie
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 1:25:43 PM
Gabriel013
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 1:25:23 AM
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I missed WaW and will probably miss this too.
CH1N00K
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 8:11:07 AM
I think I'll be looking at MAG before I bother with COD..but we'll see when the games hit the shelves.
Last edited by CH1N00K on 6/1/2009 8:12:14 AM
Mr Bitey
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 9:52:12 PM
karneli lll
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 1:25:25 AM
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city96
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 1:20:12 PM
Xbox_Killer
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 2:01:05 AM
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N a S a H
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 4:54:17 AM
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I don't care if this is just an over priced map pack for COD4. It's what I want and I can't wait, along with MANY other people.
karneli lll
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 8:41:26 AM
Godslim
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 9:30:47 AM
Douchebaguette
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 6:52:08 AM
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Tim Speed24
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 7:09:32 AM
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Wage SLAVES
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 8:35:58 AM
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Neurotoxiny
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 10:08:01 AM
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That'd mean you pay $3.33 each place. Literally. And you already dish out $60 for the game!
BeezleDrop
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 11:40:38 AM
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BeezleDrop
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 11:41:41 AM
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souljah92
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 3:20:41 PM
Lotusflow3r
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 5:55:55 PM
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So yeah, i'm one who can say it :)
War games are all the same. I don't want mind numbing killing sprees repeated 10 times a year with different cast and "script" each time!
Give me real thought provoking, artistic, challenging stuff.
I won't get that though....money is the motivation these days :(
BeezleDrop
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 6:28:28 PM
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Doosharm
Monday, June 01, 2009 @ 6:54:41 PM
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Lets say someone makes a movie. That movie does well in theaters and the audience asks for more. So, the movie producers decide that they should run a television series on cable instead. Not one big sequel, but several smaller sequels.
Then another movie company makes a movie that they know is going to create a demand for more so they plan right from the very beginning to have an accompanying series to run afterwards. When the movie comes out it is well received and then the series airs.
The main goal was the create the best movie possible in each case and they succeeded in each case. However, one company decided to plan ahead and prepare some EXTRA content for fans who might desire it. In one case the producers made extra content AFTER the release and in the other case it was BEFORE. How is one worse than the other? Neither one effects the actual product they're planning on selling you.
In both cases movie-goers paid for and saw a great movie that they enjoyed. If a person only saw the movie, and not the tv series, they don't lose out on anything. They still saw a great movie. For those who want more, they have the option of expanding their experience with the tv series.
In both cases the moviegoer gets to see a good movie, exactly what they paid for. And then, if they liked what they saw and want more they have the option to watch the series when it airs. For people who don't have cable, in no way was their movie going experience ruined, they still saw a great movie.
No movie would EVER get good reviews if key plot points and major side stories were held back and kept for a follow up series. The same is true for games. If the main product is crap, the extra content for that product won't sell. So, it is still in the best interest of the game makers to sell you the best possible product to make you WANT the extra content.
In summation, I refuse to view DLC that was planned for ahead of the release of the game as a scam. They are NOT holding back anything that actually belongs in the game. You are NOT entitled to the extra content for free. In NO WAY does not having extra content detract from the original game. PERIOD. I think that anybody who says othewise has a poor understanding of good business decisions or just likes to complain.
If somebody has a GOOD argument against me, I'd love to hear it. I just can't possibly understand how planning DLC beforehand is somehow a scam for gamers.
Banky A
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 @ 12:25:18 AM
But if people are planning a lot of DLC before release, you'd have to get a little suspicious wouldn't you? No matter how reliable they were,
(excluding Hideo Kojima, he's a legend LOL).
^_^

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Jian2069
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 10:06:45 PM
Also is this going to be a CoD game or just Modern Warfare 2?