Topic: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

[MysterD]

NEW - July 26, 2010:
Lot of MW2 gamers are upset Valve's Anti-Cheat has been banning supposedly "innocent" players.
Direct2Drive has changed its mind - they will now sell MW2 PC, due to user demand.

OLD:
Yep, no big surprise, I guess - looks like there will be a CoD: Modern Warfare 2 in Fall 2009.
Since Treyarch and Infinity Ward will alternate with each CoD iteration...
I bet Infinity Ward will probably be at the helm for this sixth CoD game (COD: MW2).

[MysterD]

From BluesNews.
CoD: MW2 is planned for November.
Infinity Ward is making this one, as expected.

CoD: Modern Warfare 2 in November
   
[Mar 26, 2009, 09:26 am ET] - Share - Viewing Comments
Modernwarfare2.com now offers a new "security teaser" trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, offering sounds and imagery from Infinity Ward's modern combat sequel. The clip ends saying "Modern Warfare 2 - www.modernwarfare2.com - 11.10.09" (with no "Call of Duty" in there) which means the game's release date is probably November 10 of this year, though since sometimes the month can be second in a dd-mm-yy notation, October 11 should probably not be ruled out either.

Update: A subsequent press release from Activision confirms November 10 as the proper date.

[W7RE]

That trailer is pretty shitty. It's all audio with almost no visual at all.

[MysterD]

Call of Duty stamp is being dropped from the Modern Warfare line of games now, since they feel Modern Warfare has taken a life of its own on.

So, this Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game is actually NOW just going to be called Modern Warfare 2.

Look like in the future, they're be more Modern Warfare games...

Modern Warfare 2 Without "CoD," Activision Talks CoD 4 Sales
[Ure "Vader" Paul]
09:09 am EDT @ March 27th, 2009
Filed under: CALL OF DUTY 4, MODERN WARFARE 2, ACTIVISION

Activision stated what was pretty much already confirmed with yesterday's trailer; namely that the official sequel to the kick-ass shooter Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is going to carry the title "Modern Warfare 2." The confirmation led to speculation that the game would be the first of a whole new spin-off series--speculation that a statement from an Infinity Ward rep appears to have confirmed.

"All I can tell you (officially) at this point is that Modern Warfare has taken on such a life of its own, it has become our focus now," says a company rep. "At this point, it's too early to release additional details." Infinity Ward CEO Vince Zampella also said: "Everyone on the team is laser-focused on making the most gripping experience we've ever created."

To go along with the announcement of Modern Warfare 2, Activion officially confirmed that Call of Duty 4 has sold 12 million units worldwide to date - sales figures were gathered by NPD Group (US) and GfK (Europe). Accompanying these impressive figures, is Activision proud announcement that the game is the "best-selling first-person action game of all time."

[MysterD]

That trailer is pretty shitty. It's all audio with almost no visual at all.

Lots of analysis of the Modern Warfare 2 trailer, Joystiq reports.

I guess there's a lot of stuff hinted at in this trailer, if you like to analyze everything and all.

Here's one blog that tries to go through all kinds of lengths to decipher it...

[MysterD]

Activsion and Infinity Ward are expecting MW2 to eventually become the best selling game of all time...

[Xessive]

Activsion and Infinity Ward are expecting MW2 to eventually become the best selling game of all time...

With a trailer like that, that's pretty overconfident. I hope it kicks ass, like the first one but every time I hear/read projections like that (i.e. Sony with Killzone 2) I get kinda turned off. I prefer the more humble approach.

[iPPi]

Too overconfident.

[MysterD]

Some details of the game are mentioned on 1Up, which got they got from GameInformer

[Pugnate]

I don't think it is just a show of confidence anymore. I think knowingly bullshitting about how awesome a game is, or how much it will sell, has become a new low in video game marketing. Everyone is doing it.

[Xessive]

I don't think it is just a show of confidence anymore. I think knowingly bullshitting about how awesome a game is, or how much it will sell, has become a new low in video game marketing. Everyone is doing it.

Yep, and it's a trend I can't wait to phase out.

[MysterD]

Modern Warfare 2 Trailer.

[MysterD]

2 minute MW2 trailer

[MysterD]

Look like it'll once again be called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2...

[Xessive]

It seemed odd that they'd drop it from the title to begin with. I understand they wanted to maintain both a Modern Warfare and a WW2 series, still they'll both appeal to fans of "Call of Duty" with just a theme separating them.

[Ghandi]

I don't think it is just a show of confidence anymore. I think knowingly bullshitting about how awesome a game is, or how much it will sell, has become a new low in video game marketing. Everyone is doing it.

But this is one of the titles where they can at least back it up. The first game was brilliant (I still play the MP on a weekly basis) and I expect this game to be even better. I ignorant as to sales numbers for the original, though.

[PyroMenace]

Holy hell, check out the collector's edition stuff, most impressive.

[Quemaqua]

Haha, nice.

[Pugnate]

If those are real, I bet someone will hurt their eyes through improper use, and then sue.

[Quemaqua]

That would be awesome.  Maybe we could watch his Twitter feed and wait for him to cry on YouTube.

[MysterD]

I see a 360 box....
Um, will the PC version has a Prestige Ed with these glasses?

[idolminds]

The PC version will come in a paper sleeve, which is helping to save the environment by not using a plastic case (please ignore the plastic shrinkwrap and stickers that cover the box). In addition to this, PC gamers will get an exclusive, one of a kind CD key printed right on the paper sleeve!

And thats it. $50 please.

[MysterD]

What the heck is up with 360 versions often getting a Collector's Edition and PC versions NOT getting one? WTH?

[Ghandi]

Damn, I want some motherfuckin nightvision goggles. I wonder how much the package is gonna be.

[beo]

Damn, I want some motherfuckin nightvision goggles. I wonder how much the package is gonna be.

me too, can't actually work out why, but i definitely do want some.

[Quemaqua]

Dude, they're night vision goggles.  Even if they aren't functional, as long as you can wear them you can freak the hell out of people.

[MysterD]

Dude, their night vision goggles.  Even if they aren't functional, as long as you can wear them you can freak the hell out of people.

I figured a Splinter Cell game's Collector's Ed would have nightvision goggles...

[beo]

I figured a Splinter Cell game's Collector's Ed would have nightvision goggles...

personally, i never figured that any game would come with night vision goggles.

[MysterD]

personally, i never figured that any game would come with night vision goggles.

With all these games with Collector's Editions coming with crazy stuff -- GoW with a toy gun; Halo with a helmet; Fallout 3 with a lunchbox in its CE's and even a PipBoy Watch in its Survival Editions; etc etc -- I expect anything.

[sirean_syan]

Really? That's a pretty big leap from a plastic non-lifesized helmet or metal box with printing on it to full on night vision goggles. That's almost like a game coming with a pellet gun or something.

Well, now you can expect that.

[Ghandi]

I heard a rumor that LFD2:CE comes with a shotgun and a full box of ammo. I'm with D on this one - we need to properly arm ourselves.

[Pugnate]

I have a feeling these goggles will be more along the standards of this:

http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-Gear-Vision-Goggles/dp/B000099ZBM

[idolminds]

Story came through my news feed. The Prestige pack is $149.99

They could be like this one for that price.

[Pugnate]

Yea I just don't like the game enough to spend so much, even though the item is potentially very cool. If this were a Bioware RPG, and the item was a crossbow, I'd consider it.

[idolminds]

I dont even care what game it is. They pack in a crossbow, its as good as sold.

[sirean_syan]

I can top that. Painkiller 2 (if it ever happens). I'll give you a hint: it's like a crossbow that isn't for pussies.

[Quemaqua]

 

[MysterD]

I heard a rumor that LFD2:CE comes with a shotgun and a full box of ammo. I'm with D on this one - we need to properly arm ourselves.

Only thing we need now is some Collector's Edition for some game to come with a bulletproof vest.

Hmmm....next Rainbow Six game, maybe? 

[PyroMenace]

Why is that the only thing we need now?

[MysterD]

Why is that the only thing we need now?

Well, for those who bought those 360's CE's...

GOW came with a gun;
Halo came with a Helmet;
CoD:MW2 comes with night goggles...

So, I concluded the only thing we'd need is a bulletproof vest for a suit of armor.