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Wary, Publishers Respond To GameStop Breaking Modern Warfare 2 Street Date
A day after the United States’ biggest games-only retailer, GameStop started selling Modern Warfare 2 early, Activision has labeled the practice disappointing. Fellow publishers Sony and Capcom also weighed in. “Activision is disappointed to learn that some retail locations have released ahead of schedule,” a company spokesperson told Kotaku in a statement before reiterating comments…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 9, 2009 -
What To Play While Boycotting Modern Warfare 2
Yes, we understand that you’ll be boycotting Modern Warfare 2 because you want dedicated servers or are offended by its viral advertising. What will you be playing instead? Here are several suggestions. With a goodly portion of the gaming community tied up playing Modern Warfare 2 over the next few months, those of you sticking…
By Mike Fahey Published November 9, 2009 -
Activision Donates $1M on Game’s Launch Day To Help Vets
Activision plans to unveil a $1 million backed non-profit corporation tomorrow designed to help soldiers transition to civilian careers tomorrow. The Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) unveiling comes on Veterans Day and the official launch day for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The morning press conference will take place at the Newseum in Washington…
By Brian Crecente Published November 9, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2, 360 vs PS3 [Update]
Modern Warfare 2 is the year’s biggest game, and it’s a multiplatform title to boot. And those kind of games always beg the question: which one looks better? Those sensible types, the ones after a comprehensive run-down of the game across PS3 and 360, cataloguing stuff framerate, lighting and motion, will have to wait for…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 9, 2009 -
GameStop Responds; MW2 Broken Street Date a Corporate Decision
GameStop’s top spokesman contacted Kotaku on Sunday evening to confirm that certain of its stores broke Modern Warfare 2’s Nov. 10 street date and began selling the game this weekend. GameStop corporate authorized the sales, he said. The statement, from Chris Olivera, vice president for corporate communications at GameStop’s Grapevine, Texas headquarters: This past weekend,…
By Owen Good Published November 8, 2009 -
Activision Files Trademark for ‘Drum Hero’ — Didn’t This Happen Already?
I know, I know. I could have sworn “Drum Hero” was filed ages ago, with “Guitar Villain” and other sassy trademarks. But apparently, Activision got around to applying for the mark on Oct. 30. The application’s just been filed; it hasn’t been assigned to an examiner yet. Standard trademark filing, covering “Drum Hero” for use…
By Owen Good Published November 8, 2009 -
Our Modern Warfare 2 Open Thread Also Breaks the Street Date
For whatever reasons, several GameStops in the northeastern U.S. broke Modern Warfare 2’s Nov. 10 street date and began selling it early this weekend. So that gives a head-start to matchmaking, braggin’ rights and raving about the game. So if you’ve managed to get a copy of the game early – we doubt GameStop or…
By Owen Good Published November 8, 2009 -
Northeast U.S. GameStops Selling Modern Warfare 2 Early – Updated
GameStops in Northeastern states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio are selling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 early, with one store claiming special dispensation from Activision due to street-breaking mom-and-pop stores. Here in Atlanta we still have to wait until Monday’s midnight launch to pick up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but…
By Mike Fahey Published November 8, 2009 -
Fils-Aime: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Will Outsell MW2 — with One Stipulation
That stipulation is, it’ll beat either the 360 or the PS3 versions of the game, but not both, the Nintendo boss Reggie FIls-Aime told Gametrailers TV. Still, that’s a hell of a Pepsi challenge. Granted, New Super Mario Bros. Wii only releases on a single platform. Modern Warfare 2 is still expected to be an…
By Owen Good Published November 8, 2009 -
Band Hero Track Edits Are Ridiculous
If you are planning on picking up Band Hero because it contains some of your favorite songs, be warned that some of the tunes have been butchered edited beyond enjoyment. I picked up the game for the 360 the other day so my girlfriend and I could play through “Angels of the Silences” from Counting…
By Mike Fahey Published November 6, 2009 -
To Catch A Modern Warfare 2 Cyber-Thief
Modern Warfare 2 is already making an appearance at torrent sites all over the internet, but it could have been worse. Dean Takahashi reports on how IPCybercrime stopped one pirate from making his big score. It all started with a Craigslist post, as many seedy stories these days do. Last Thursday a listing popped up…
By Mike Fahey Published November 6, 2009 -
2010 Will Bring Us More Call Of Duty, More Guitar Hero
During an earnings Q&A earlier today, Activision spoke a little of their 2010 product line-up. A line-up that you may be stunned to hear includes new Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and Spider Man games. You can no doubt imagine the kind of shambling corpse that’ll be trotted out as Guitar Hero 6 (or whatever…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 6, 2009 -
Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will Outweigh Modern Warfare 2 PC Complaints
On an earnings call today, Activision president Mike Griffith said his company is “not overly concerned” about gamer complaints regarding the lack of support for dedicated servers in the PC version of Modern Warfare 2. “We’re, of course, watching this very carefully and paying attention to it,” he said in response to a financial analyst…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 5, 2009 -
Guitar Hero, WoW & World At War Give Activision Better Than Expected Q3
Things are lookin’ up for old Activision Blizzard. The publisher announced today that business is good, better than expected, even, resulting in a $755 million quarter for the company. Activision Blizzard had kind words for the Guitar Hero and Call of Duty franchises, which apparently many of you bought over the last three months, helping…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 5, 2009 -
Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC Magnetically Released
Master of Magnetism Magneto joins the lineup of five new heroes as Activision releases a new downloadable content pack for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. The new DLC adds five new heroes to the Ultimate Alliance 2 roster, along with four new challenge missions for those craving a…
By Mike Fahey Published November 5, 2009 -
Sliding Like Tom Cruise Is “Not Easy”
No, you haven’t stumbled onto Gawker.com. Fall Out Boy emo rocker Pete Wentz described the Risky Business-esque floor sliding for Band Hero as “not easy”. “I have a new appreciation for everyone that’s done that slide,” Wentz told MTV. “It’s hard to slide into once place and kinda try to look cool and do it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 5, 2009 -
New Modern Warfare 2 Trailer: Spoilers, Space & Slim Shady
Still sensitive about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 spoilers? Then this explosive new trailer for the game might not be for you. But if you like explosions cued to Eminem songs, you’re gonna love it regardless. Seriously, there are video snippets of just about every major event in the game here, if not every…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 4, 2009 -
No Doubt Sues Activision Over Band Hero Likeness [Update]
Activision is catching legal heat from band No Doubt over the group’s appearance in the recently released Band Hero. No Doubt is suing Activision, seeking damages for turning the act into “virtual karaoke players.” Sound familiar? No Doubt says in a statement that the band “agreed to place avatars containing their name and likeness performing…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 4, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2 PC Multiplayer Capped At 9v9
PC gamers may find one more reason to grumble about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as Infinity Ward has confirmed that the maximum number of players in the game’s multiplayer mode has taken a hit from 32 to 18. A max of 18 players has been the norm for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 4, 2009 -
Infinity Ward: Wii Can’t Deliver Our Multi-Platform Experience
The first Modern Warfare was truly a multi-platform release, appearing on the Xbox 360, PS3, PC/Mac and a Nintendo Wii port. Its sequel, Modern Warfare 2, isn’t getting a Wii port just yet. Whether Activision has a studio like Treyarch do a Wii port of Modern Warfare 2 remains to be seen, but developer Infinity…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 4, 2009