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Call of Duty 4 celebrated a major milestone over the weekend as the game has now been played by more than 10 million people online via Xbox Live or the PS3 network. The announcement came on FourTwoZero's blog, check out a snippet below. 
In a new blog post by FourTwoZero he discusses the troubles with team killers present when it comes to mods such as Search and Destroy and Deathmatch. With the new playlist update coming soon, the developers want to know your opinions on how to deal with friendly fire in your favorite mods. Head on over to his Official Blog and give him your views on the subject.
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During a post-earnings release conference call, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick mentioned that "an all-new Call of Duty" title will be released in 2009. No word was announced on what theater the game will take place in, which includes rumors that it could be based on a futuristic battlefield. Kotick also confirmed the title will "leapfrog" studios, putting Activision in charge of development. Thanks for Kotaku for the news.
In a new blog post, FourTwoZero has confirmed that testing of the new Call of Duty 4 playlist is continuing as normal. For more on the playlists and the testing process, head on over to the FourTwoZero Blog.
A few weeks ago, we reported that FourTwoZero was testing out some user submitted game modes and creating a new game mode playlist. Well now, he has confirmed that several of the modes will be featured in the game via an upcoming update, although no release date was announced. While we aren't sure which ones for sure will make it to the release, you can check out a few of the possibilities below:
Although we focus primarily on the Modern Combat aspect of Call of Duty, since news has been slow this week we thought we would let you know about a new World At War video interview. The video, which was posted on GameTrailers, comes from this year\'s E3 event and interviews several key World At War developers. Head on over to GameTrailers to check out the full interview. 
In a new blog post, FourTwoZero has provided some insight into the future of Infinity Ward, specifically with regards to their relationship involving Activision, their involvement in the community, and the expansion of their studio. You can get a snippet from the post below, and to read the full thing checkout the FourTwoZero Blog.
I missed this one on Friday since I was out of town, but a new patch has been released for Call of Duty 4. The update, version 1.7, is an incremental upgrade patch, meaning that you must download and install version 1.6 in order for it to work. Here are all the changes and fixes in the update: You can download the new 1.7 patch from us below. Remember that you MUST install the 1.6 patch first for the patch to work properly. A link to the 1.6 patch can be found below as well. - Download New Incremental Patch Version 1.7- Download Patch Version 1.6
While many Call of Duty gamers, including myself, anticipated Call of Duty 6 (yes 6!) returning to the modern combat theater, it appears the title may be moving in a totally new direction. Rumors from Computer & Video Games are now circling that the next title will have a science fiction basis, somewhat similar to Battlefield 2142. Remember this is a rumor, as C&VG reminds you to take it with "a pinch of salt". We will keep you posted as more information becomes available.
With the release of World At War not too far off in the future, Activision has redesigned and relaunched their official site to serve all Call of Duty titles. Call of Duty.com has officially relaunched today with an entirely new theme, and a new name, now known as Call of Duty HQ. This website, which replaces the now defunct CharlieOscarDelta which served as the Official Call of Duty 4 website, will serve as the official portal for all of the Call of Duty games. Check out the newly launched Official Call Of Duty HQ today!
Gametrailers has the Call of Duty:World at War Full Length Debut Trailer. Check it out HERE.
The first trailer for Call of Duty: World at War will be revealed this weekend, according to an announcement by Microsoft. The premiere video will be available from the Xbox 360's Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
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Activision has released a new patch for Call of Duty 4 this afternoon, version 1.6. The patch includes several fixes, but most importantly includes several new maps that had been released on console, but had yet to make it to PC. A download link and full list of fixes and changes can be found below. - Download The Call of Duty 4 1.6 Patch Here!
Mac users waiting to get their hands on Call of Duty 4 will now have to wait even longer. Aspyr, the developing studio for the Mac version, today announced that the game's release date was pushed back to third quarter 2008. We will let you know if more information develops.
Nivida is sponsoring the PC Variety Map Pack. This means that the PC will get it for free.
FourZeroTwo has an update for us via his blog.
Wonder what the news is for the PC players? DL content may be or maybe the 1.6 patch news. Guess we will have to wait and see.
If for some reason you still haven't picked up Call of Duty 4 yet, Valve has put forth quite an incentive. You can now purchase Call of Duty 4 through Steam for 20% off the regular price. The only catch is that you must purchase it before Tuesday, otherwise you will have to pay full price. For more head on over to the Steam Website.
Well apparently the Call of Duty 4 game engine will now reach well beyond the modern combat battlefield. Rumors have surfaced that the new James Bond Quantum of Solace title, which is being developed for the movie release, will employ the Call of Duty 4 game engine. Even though I haven't picked up a Bond title since Golden Eye, this will certainly get me to take a second look at it when its released. Thanks to V3D for this bit.
Fourzerotwo has the news that the Playstation 3 Variety Map Pack for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has been released. However, it is region locked for you international users out there, so make sure you read the following: Heads up for international users purchasing the Variety Map Pack for the PS3. The Variety Map Pack is Region Locked, which means that you MUST purchase the version of the map pack which is compatible with the version of the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare game disc that you have. For example: If you have the GERMAN version of the game, you MUST purchase the GERMAN version of the map pack. If you have the UK version of the game, you MUST purchase the UK version of the map pack. Just make sure that the Disc version and the Map Pack version matches up. If you have an UK version of the game, DO NOT purchase a German version of the map pack. It won’t work. The same goes for any other mismatched version. There you have it, so make sure that you get to downloading it right away!
Well Activision today put to rest a flurry or rumors suggesting that Infinity Ward was planning on retaking the Call of Duty franchise. The rumors suggested that Infinity Ward would be the sole developer of all Call of Duty titles after Call of Duty 5, which is currently being developed by TreyArch. However, in a post from EuroGamer, Activision assured the community this would not be occurring.
Well it looks like the Map Pack was a success. Surpassing one million downloads in the first nine days since its release
Activision community leader FourTwoZero has released some new details on the upcoming Call of Duty 4 release for Playstation 3 and PC. You can find a small selection of the post below, and for more be sure to check out his Official Blog.
Microsoft Corporation has put together a live fire weekend. There will be 72 prizes to given away (one for each hour).
For those of you Playstation 3 players waiting for the new Call of Duty 4 map pack, your pain is almost over. FourTwoZero, community manager for Infinity Ward, has announced that the pack is in the final certification process and should be released shortly.
We will let you now once its released.
As of 9:30 AM EST Xbox Live users were able to purchase and download the new Variety Map Pack for Call of Duty 4. Those who pick up the pack this weekend will also get something extra, the possibility of picking up XP while playing on the maps. The download is about 445 MB and costs 800 MS points. Here is the description from the Xbox Live Marketplace.
On a side note, keep checking back this week for a review and guide to the new maps. In the meantime enjoy.
Turns out all those rumors you have been hearing about the Variety Pack release being delayed are false, confirms Activision. They have assured us that despite a rumor stating the release date had been moved a week back, the original release of April 4th will be met.
It is believed the rumors might have been part of a larger April Fools joke, however I don't think anyone, especially Activision, really laughed.
Videogamer recently got the chance to sit down the developers at Activision to get the scoop on the future of Call of Duty 4. One particular feature gamers are keeping an eye on is the possibility of new content for the single player mode, downloadable through Xbox Live. While the developers aren't confirming anything, they said the possibility remains on the table. Here's a snippet. For more of the article head on over to Videogamer.com.
More movie news today as machinima maker, Michael Barnes, has released another Call of Duty 4 movie, this one titled "Sins of Our Fathers". To watch the complete video, along with his other works, be sure to check out his Youtube Page. 
Despite an overwhelming hatred, cheaters and stat padders have been a part of gaming for as long as anyone can remember. However, for those who choose to cheat on Xbox Live, the penalties for these activities have just gotten a lot more serious. Microsoft has announced several new ways it hopes to curb the growing number of cheaters on the network, while publicly embarrassing them at the same time.
While it doesn't go as far as Valve's anti-cheating policy, where hackers loose their account, it is most certainly a step in the right direction.
The team over at Charlie Oscar Delta have finally officially recognized their upcoming Variety Pack, planned for Xbox 360, and the new patch updates for Playstation 3. The Xbox 360 variety pack will feature several new maps and will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace in early April for 800 MS Points. Along with the announcement, the team has also released screenshots of the new maps as well as a brief description about game play and scenarios. Even more news for Playstation 3 users, who will not only be receiving the Variety Pack, but also have received a new patch released this week. The patch aims to change a number of the game's aspects including updated spectator cams and improved sniper accuracy. The patch also changes and adds several spawn points on already released maps, something all Call of Duty 4 players can appreciate. For more information on all this and more, be sure to head on over to the Charlie Oscar Delta. You will need to have a registered account there to access the details. 
For those of you into Machinima, or if you just have some extra time, Machinima.com has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming series titled Retaliation. Check out the Movie Trailer Here. 
Call of Duty 4 publisher Activision has confirmed the Variety Map Pack will be available for a limited time on Xbox Live. The official map pack will be available for download April 3rd for 800 MS Points (10 USD), and will remain available for 21 days after that. The date may seem familiar to some, as it is also the release date for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition, which will include the map pack by way of a token redeemable for a free download. While no official word announcement as to when the map pack will be available for PC's and PS3's, the press release by Activision seems to suggest that it will be released shortly after the Xbox 360 version. Along with the announcement came several new screenshots as well, two of which can be found below. 
Playstation 3 players in Europe finally received the long awaited Call of Duty 4 patch today. While US players received the patch yesterday, do to a glitch and some delays, European boxes didn't receive the update until this morning. You can check out the changes/fixes below or simply log your PS3 console onto the Playstation Store to get all the latest game updates.
Gametrailers TV recently talked with Infinity Ward community manager, FourZeroTwo, and checked out new footage from the upcoming new map, Chinatown, which is actually a remake of Carentan. "Huh?" you say? The map pack will be available this Spring. You can watch the video right here.
GameDeveloper Magazine recently revealed the top 50 game developers in the industry. Here are the top five: 1. Nintendo Kyoto (Brain Age, Wii Play) 2. Infinity Ward (Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare) 3. Blizzard Entertainment (World Of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade) 4. Electronic Arts Canada (FIFA Soccer 08, NBA Street: Homecourt) 5. Valve (Portal, Team Fortress 2) Here's what the magazine had to say regarding Infinity Ward: The second place went to Activision-owned developer Infinity Ward, thanks to both the resounding critical and commercial success of its 2007 release Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and high scores and healthy praise for the developer’s working conditions, professionalism, and attention to quality. Congratulations to Infinity Ward on this achievement. Thanks to FourZeroTwo for the news.
With Call Of Duty 4 becoming such a huge hit, the question now is what's next for Activision and the Call Of Duty franchise? Well we might have a closer look into this subject as Kotaku had the chance to sit down with Activision head Bobby Kotick. Although not officially announced, Kotick did hint that they may be thinking about converting it into a MMO, similar to that of World Of Warcraft. While the thought of a Call Of Duty MMO might interest some, it would still be quite a ways off. The comments above are far from an official announcement, and Kotick himself has said before for a game to compete with World of Warcraft billions of dollars would need to be invested in research and development. None the less, it gives fans everywhere a new aspect of the franchise to talk about.
Infinity Wards community manager has posted a new blog, check out a snippet from it below: Read the full entry here
Machinima.com has a brand new contest in which you can win a bunch of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare swag. Here's the basic information and a link to a promotional video: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mco_qtWNLRA&eurl=http://planetcallofduty.gamespy.com/The rules are simple. Create any type of Call of Duty 4 video (montage, short film,music video, whatever!) and upload it to www.machinima.com/cod4_best_of. The Machinima.com staff will then dig through the videos and well, if you haven't figured it out by now -- the top five will be awarded prizes! For more information and to submit your video, head on over to the Machinima website!
The Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Xbox 360 patch has been released and is available through the Live service. Here's a summary of what's contained in the patch:
* New Kill Cams
* Host Migration
* Improved Sniper / ACOG Accuracy
* Upgraded Spectator Cam
* Quick Mute Option
Be sure to download it the next time you log on.
Tom's Games has put up an interview with Infinity Ward's community manager, Robert Bowling (FourZeroTwo). Here's an excerpt: TG: Are you going to continue to add content for both the consoles and the PC? Robert Bowling: Our main focus is to keep supporting the game as long as the players are supporting us. So as long as they're people playing we're going to keep updating it. Right now we're working on a DLC map pack for the PS3 and the 360 version which are going to include three maps right out of the gate. We're working on that now and that should be coming out around springtime although we don't' have an exact ETA. We're just working on getting them perfect right now. You can read the full Q&A right here.
XBOX 360 players could be experiencing new Call of Duty 4 content as early as this weekend. The word comes from Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling, who has updated his IAMfourzerotwo blog saying that the patch is "very, very close". While nothing has been officially confirmed by Infinity Ward, it is none the less very promising for the long awaited update. Check out Bowling's blog post below.
The folks at Gametrailers sat down with Infinity Ward's community manager, FourZeroTwo to discuss the upcoming downloadable. Check out the video interview here.
Well personally, I think that Bungie doesn't have a chance to take Call of Duty's spot as numero uno on the ladder. Call of Duty 4 has a solid fan-base and has a long line of games which I think will keep it anchored in first place and there's no way I think Bungie could overtake them. Halo 3 hasn't been top of the pops on Major Nelson's Xbox Live activity charts for a little while now, but Bungie plans to fight back. ( Read Full Article)
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With the new January video game sales reports for the U.S. released, comes more praise for Call Of Duty 4. Once again, the title has managed to snag the top spot beating out the World Of Warcraft series. Check the full rankings below:
Machinima.com has announced they are holding a Call Of Duty 4 contest. For those of you who aren't familiar with machinima, it is pretty much third party cinematic movies created using game play graphics, with a director's personal twist of course. The winners of the contest will receive some great Call Of Duty 4 swag and of course bragging rights for being the top director. For more information on the contest head on over to Machinima's Contest Page, or visit YouTube for a pretty entertaining promotional video.
Call of Duty 4 takes top honors the D.I.C.E. (Design Innovate Communicate Entertain) Summit.
The awards were handed out by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences at the D.I.C.E. (Design Innovate Communicate Entertain) Summit. Winners were selected by panels of engineers, designers and others in the industry.
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a developer for Infinity Ward? Well thanks to Charlie Oscar Delta, now you might just get that opportunity. They are giving one lucky winner a free trip to Los Angeles to tour the studios and meet the team behind Call of Duty 4. Head on over the Charlie Oscar Delta for all the details (You will need to be a member)
IGN has posted a new exclusive interview with Infinity Ward's community manager, Robert Bowling. The interview discusses everything Call Of Duty 4, including the development process and what is next for the franchise. To read the entire interview, head on over the IGN Website. |
That’s insane. With a little over a million players logging in everyday for multiplayer, I can’t say I’m too surprised. It’s awesome to think that we’re all part of building something so massive, and when I say we, I mean me, you, all of us. Everyone who logs on to play with their friends, reads the blog, contributes on the forums, took part in the beta. You guys shaped this game and what it is today. We have one massive, powerful, community and all of you should be proud because there is honestly no other game community I’d rather be a part of. So when I say this, know that I mean it… THANK YOU!!!
We have some new multiplayer playlists in the works to breath even more life into multiplayer, in addition to that I’m working on a few other things behind the scenes that I can’t talk about just yet (in case they don’t come to fruition)."