New Call Of Duty In Vietnam, Heavier Emphasis On Story?

Even FPS developers are looking to implement deeper and more professionally produced storylines into their games.

We know the Call of Duty responsibility has switched back to Treyarch and we also know they're abandoning the traditional World War II setting. The fans have asked for something new and Infinity Ward certainly cashed in with their Modern Warfare concept. We're not sure where the next CoD will take place but the hot rumor is that it will involve Vietnam, and according to "reliable sources" found by PlanetXbox360, the new entry "will focus heavily on the story, specifically the struggles of each individual person in your squadron." One source says to expect a pacing and style found in certain Vietnam movies like "Platoon" and "Apocalypse Now," which is probably a good idea given the current direction of the industry. And besides, because most everyone knows these games are all about the multiplayer, it's good to see the developer still intends to provide us with a worthy single-player experience.

We're sure to see more info on the new Call of Duty - scheduled to arrive late next year; it's like an annual schedule now - within the next few months. But I like the idea of a heavy story...provided they don't take the standard film route and choose to lecture. Let's keep that annoying trait in Hollywood, shall we?

12/29/2009 10:45:04 AM Ben Dutka

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Deleted User []
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:05:09 AM
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I'm looking forward to this. There hasn't been enough emphasis on Vietnam.

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inkme101
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:06:36 AM
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would love a vietnam based cod and a deep story is definantly a must this time around

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Superman915
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:07:29 AM
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Hope they have an epilogue chapter where I come back from war, leave my wife who suffered a horrible scarring accident, become a senator, vote against MLK day, and make a failed attempt to run for President of the US.

I kid, I kid, but I hope they make this good. There really hasn't been emphasis on Indochina.

Last edited by Superman915 on 12/29/2009 11:08:43 AM

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jaybiv
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:43:58 AM

Comedy!

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 12:35:44 PM

You forgot to lie about not giving up info that got people killed during a torture session :)

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 12/29/2009 12:36:01 PM

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Superman915
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:22:03 PM

wow he really lied about that?

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Karosso
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 4:32:47 PM

OK Guys cut it out.. OK one last one, after dissing your disfigured wife, you marry a much younger woman :)

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 4:51:30 PM

lol, oh yeah I forgot how heated this can get, count me out of any more.

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BikerSaint
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:07:12 AM

Superman915,
The only "poser" I ever knew that could flip-flop on top of his own big-fat waffling.

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Alienange
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:08:07 AM
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The mp is certainly a huge draw for many, but I for one have always liked the COD stories. WWII was getting long in the tooth though so it'll be nice to see what can be done in Vietnam.

Last edited by Alienange on 12/29/2009 11:09:52 AM

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SvenMD
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:11:11 AM
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I would LOVE to see a FPS not only set in Vietnam, but also heavy on story and the interaction between the soldiers.

The best things I can envision are awesome jungle fights, great music from the early 70's, tons of hewies, and an epic level with your squad vs a sniper a la Full Metal Jacket.

That does sound kinda cool.

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Superman915
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:13:15 AM

i completely forgot about full metal jacket. That'd be a great inspiration.

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jaybiv
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:44:43 AM

Don't forget the sitting around the camp firing a J, lol.

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Superman915
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:56:17 AM

is R. Lee Ermey still alive? They would HAVE to give him Gunnery Sargeant a role in this game.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 12:38:16 PM

Yeah he's alive, he has a new show "Lock n Load with R. Lee Ermey"

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Geobaldi
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:07:54 PM

I go to Youtube every now and then just to watch the R. Lee Ermey scenes. Was the best part of the movie for me. His Mail Call TV series is on DVD, though I have yet to see complete seasons available.

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Deleted User
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:11:41 PM

Ermey would fit in perfectly. Instead of Jack Bauer shouting at you before every match, it would be Ermey.

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Jiggy
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:23:27 AM
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Hey as long as the SP experience lasts longer than 5 hours on Veteran, I'm game.

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Hezzron
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:33:55 AM
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This is good news. I simply can't stomach another WW2 game.

A longer SP campaign would be great. The story could be epic, especially if they use licensed music from that era to complement it.

The MP should be fantastic as well. I love the smell of noobs in the morning!

Last edited by Hezzron on 12/29/2009 11:34:35 AM

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Jawknee
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:35:42 AM
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I like TreyArch more then InfinityWard. World at War had a much more enjoyable single player experiance then MW1 and 2.

Last edited by Jawknee on 12/29/2009 11:46:20 AM

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maxpontiac
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:58:55 AM

I do not like any of the Call of the Duty singleplayer experiences. I disliked World at War's multiplayer feature as well.

In my opinion, the singleplayer experience on Medal of Honor Airborne trumps them all.

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Jawknee
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 12:26:55 PM

Haven't played it. Will check it out.

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Geobaldi
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 12:58:40 PM

Airborne was great while it lasted. It's a little on the short side as well :(

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Banky A
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 2:04:23 PM

I like TreyArch.
Underdogs FTW

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rogers71
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 3:18:19 PM

I agree with you Jawknee. The story in World at War was extraordinary compared to either of the Modern Warfare games put together.

The fact that they are putting an emphasis on the story this time around makes me uber-excited for this one. Throw in Vietnam and it is a day one buy for me most def.

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Jawknee
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 4:08:48 PM

There is something about World At War. I can't quite put my finger on it.

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Banky A
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 8:33:19 PM

I was keeping my comment happy for all viewers but still didn't get a thumbs up :(

I'm gonna' kill myself...
Because.. Thumbs online are amazing, and make up my whole life.

Last edited by Banky A on 12/29/2009 8:34:57 PM

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maxpontiac
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 6:30:14 PM

The campaign on Medal of Honor won't leave you speechless, but it is far less linear then the Call of Duty ones, especially the latter half of the game.

What I really like in the singleplayer Airborne is the multiplayer Modern Warfare gun customization and level up feature. Something I hope the next Medal of Honor follows.

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Nickjcal
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:58:14 AM
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You know whats so funny though. Once IW started making modern warfare, medal of honor has now switched and then everyone after a few years is going to get sick of modern warfare. Then were all gonna want a new ww2 game or sumthing. Suprising enough i have never seen a good WW1 game. Or a "good" civil war game or a reveloution game or anything. Medal of honor in my mind would do a much better job with wars back then. But who knows. I really would like to see a reveloution game or WW1

Last edited by Nickjcal on 12/29/2009 11:59:48 AM

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Geobaldi
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 12:26:04 PM

If you want a good American Revolution game you have to go to the PC for Empire:Total War, or the two Colonization games. The Civil War has around 30 or so to choose from on the PC as well. I don't remember a single American Revolution game on consoles off-hand and only know of 2-3 Civil War games. I know of one WWI game but it wasn't that great.

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photo K
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:01:32 PM

seriously? civil war? the concept sounds interesting, its just that the weaponary does not. How long did it take to reload after firing?

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SvenMD
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 2:16:40 PM

True - anything before WWI would have to be a RTS game. There's nothing fun about having to reload your musket after every shot.

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Nickjcal
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 3:05:24 PM

Well i knew about empire total war. But what if your nota RTS fan. The history channel civil war games were particulary awful. Now if they could expand from that and actually make a good game id buy it any day. My main point is developers really should spread out there era of work. A vision of Assassins Creed that i have is them starting out from the time of Altair and moving through the eras of time. I can see assassination games going through world war 2 looking to kill Hitler. ETC ETC

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 12:34:52 PM
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"it's like an annual schedule now" what do you mean "like"?

But seriously, Ben is right the industry is definitely (much to my delight) adding deeper stories lately outside of RPGs, which is good. Let Uncharted lead the way.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 12/29/2009 12:37:29 PM

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Deleted User
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:14:15 PM

What's with your icon/avatar, World?

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Geobaldi
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:18:34 PM

It's the final scene of the movie Crank 2. Not as good as the first but still entertaining enough lol. And Crank 3 is supposedly going to be in 3D.

Last edited by Geobaldi on 12/29/2009 1:19:59 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 4:00:14 PM

Yup, most people didn't like the movie but Chev Chelios is a badass, plain and simple. I didn't like it the first time I watched it but then it became a favorite. They just go Wayyy over the top and that's okay with me. At the end he's all on fire and gives us the finger.

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coldbore
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:45:51 PM
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Just because it's in nam doesn't mean it's not modern warfare, but jungle warfare has always been my favorite, I can't wait

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coldbore
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:45:52 PM
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Just because it's in nam doesn't mean it's not modern warfare, but jungle warfare has always been my favorite, I can't wait

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coldbore
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:46:27 PM
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Just because it's in nam doesn't mean it's not modern warfare, but jungle warfare has always been my favorite, I can't wait

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Godslim
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 1:57:32 PM
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tbh nam would be pretty cool with an epic story lets hope they get sum good actors and stuff and make it epic like mw's story

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Streets_74
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 2:02:43 PM
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I wouldn't mind a vietnam game but I want buy it from Activision I spent my last Activision dollar on that exspansion pack they named Modern Warfare two, which still suffers from the same 12 player lagfest, KZ2 has twice that with no lag, anybody else see a problem with that.

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Banky A
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 2:04:38 PM
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Sweet!
Loves it.

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Schmitty
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 2:33:15 PM
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I don't understand how this won't offend people but Six Days in Fallujah was axed before it as even given a chance. The war on terror in Iraq and the Vietnam War are equally bad.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 5:33:59 PM

Iraq is closer to our memories, that's the deal. I guess you have to let time pass or come up with a fictional conflict for things to work.

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www
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 2:51:18 PM
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Cool but am thinking about the games closer like Heavy Rain and FFXIII, thank you, will get back to you in November, the official month of COD.

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Larsperson
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 3:46:43 PM
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Looking forward to this one for sure. World at War was my favourite COD game, the single player campaign was great. Visually I think Vietnam will be the perfect setting for a COD game. Hoping for plenty of Jungle levels.

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RadioHeader
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 5:27:32 PM
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The Single Player campaign will be short again because of the 360's old DVDs.

What I'd like is a proper Vietnam shooter, made by proper developers, using proper discs, and a proper console. Basically a PS3 exclusive.

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Deleted User
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 9:26:45 AM

How close-minded are you? I hate these types of comments.

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eaglebaize
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 5:46:37 PM
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Lol while some 60s-70s music would be nice in the game, I'd prefer for that to just be found in environmental objects such as portable radios and vehicles. Personally, I still would like if this game utilizes an intricate orchestra to capture the brutal, yet epic battles in the jungles. It's gotta be big, yet very realistic as far as the action goes. Brutal, bloody, and believable. :D I'm putting my faith in Treyarch to pull this one off.

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Blink182Fan99
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 6:55:24 PM
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I'm bored of CoD to be honest. The games are ok for the first 2 or 3 weeks, but then the story is complete, and only online is left and that gets very old very quick. Doubt I'll get this one :/

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dachemists
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 8:28:03 PM
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vietnam??? really??? it isnt too much different than a WWII setting, im starting to think these treyarch guys are old because when u move from WWII to vietnam.....it isnt really a big difference...i was hoping for a real modern setting...maybe the middle east or even south america (drug wars)

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Snaaaake
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 8:41:24 PM

What about the event in Somalia?
That would be nice too.

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Jawknee
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 9:19:18 PM

Racist!!!!!

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___________
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:23:24 AM
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meh, id like to see a new game with the structure and layout of operation flash point dragon rising.
i really enjoyed all the commands you could give your team, and the real scale of the game.
the levels were fu**ing MASSIVE!
only 2 things i hated about the game was.

1 its so freaking hard, you cant really do CQC unless you want to die so you have to take your enemies out at a distance.
but 99.99999999% of the time you have a heavy machiene gun.
its like trying to snipe with a freaking shotgun, not gonna work!

2 again its so freaking hard.
i know its suppose to be a realistic simulator, but for christs sake.
on the easiest difficulty you lie down flat in the grass, with a sniper trying to pick your enemies off but 1 shot and thats it your dead.
and the friendly AI is as dumb as batshit!

make this like DR, but without the insane difficulty and make sure both friendly and enemy AI is smart.
place those pieces together and you will have a really cool game.

O and while there at it, i hope they do another James bond game.
quantum of solace was actually not a bad game, to much emphasis on shoot everything and not enough on the spy stealth side but besides that a good game.

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BikerSaint
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:23:09 AM
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YES, yes, yes to Vietnam,
But make it realistic by adding in Cambodia to the missions, and some of the hushed up "Secret War" in Laos(few of my bud's were in).

And like Smitty above said, some publisher needs to grow a f*cking pair by stepping up & making us "6 Days in Fallujah (sp?)

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swapnilgyani
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 5:55:29 AM
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No zombies this time, please

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Deleted User
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 9:28:29 AM

Zombies were a great add-on! If you don't like it, don't play it. I admit, I thought it would be very lame when I first heard about it. After I played it, I realized that it was very underrated. I think I might like it better than L4D.

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Ultimate_Balla
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:06:13 AM
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I'll wait for the psx review ;-)

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Darwin1967
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:51:55 AM
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So, I'm going to assume that IW is going to be limited in DLC for MW2...and it won't expand much beyond the few maps we'll get in less than a year because Activision won't allow MW2 to cut into the next COD big launch...I"m liking these yearly releases less and less.

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Mornelithe
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:40:24 PM
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If they emphasize the story, in the same fashion as CoD 1, United Offensive, and CoD 2 did. And not selling the integrity of that story up the river, by adding in absolutely retarded and unnecessary perks. I might actually buy it.

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