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Activision Originally Didn’t Want Modern Warfare
Speaking to Official PlayStation Magazine, Infinity Ward’s boss said that Activision did not believe in Infinity Ward’s concept for a modern Call of Duty setting and was actively working to demonstrate the idea wouldn’t succeed. Vince Zampella, IW’s chief, said the studio had wanted to do a modern combat shooter for years, and bring their…
By Owen Good Published October 6, 2009 -
Activision Subtracts From 7 Studios, Hits Ex-Scratch Dev With Layoffs
In April, publisher Activision purchased 7 Studios, then the developer of DJ Hero competitor Scratch the Ultimate DJ. Today, Kotaku has been told by sources close to the studio, it laid off an estimated 30 people from 7 Studios. The Los Angeles based 7 Studios was at the heart of an ensuing lawsuit filed by…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2009 -
Wii Tony Hawk Rides With Your Mii
The Wii version of Tony Hawk Ride might not have the stunning graphics and online multiplayer of the HD versions, but who cares about all that when you can skate with your Mii? IGN spills the beans on this new feature unique (obviously) to the Nintendo version of the game. Wii owners will be able…
By Mike Fahey Published October 6, 2009 -
Tony Hawk: Ride: The Soundtrack
It must be music list day at Activision. First they sent out their full set list for DJ Hero and then they drop the full soundtrack for Tony Hawk: RIDE. The game, due to hit shelves for the PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on Nov. 17, includes 50 tracks and here they are: Adam Tensta…
By Brian Crecente Published October 6, 2009 -
All 93 of Dj Hero’s Mash-ups
From the late DJ AM to Grandmaster Flash, from 2Pac to Wild Cherry, the full track set list for upcoming rhythm game DJ Hero is packed with unique mash-ups from the world’s best DJs. Activision today finally spilled the beans on all 93 mash-ups, featuring 100 songs. DJ Hero hits stores for the PS2, PS3,…
By Brian Crecente Published October 6, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2 Delayed Two Weeks for PC?
Citing unnamed sources, the site Electronic Theatre reports that the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be delayed two weeks past its general Nov. 10 release date to Nov. 24. Electronic Theatre says it has no official reasons for the delay, and speculates that “manufacturing constraints” may be to blame, perhaps…
By Owen Good Published October 5, 2009 -
Is A Call Of Duty Movie Really Happening?
Would a big screen adaptation of the Call of Duty franchise even remotely surprise you? Didn’t think so. But if you want inconclusive evidence that a Call of Duty film might be happening, here are a few scraps. Take this message from Infinity Ward “creative strategist” Robert Bowling, posted to his well-followed Twitter account earlier…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 5, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2 “Infamy” Trailer: The War Comes Home
“Infamy,” the heavily anticipated Modern Warfare 2 trailer is now live on Infinity Ward’s site. In it, a narration of the biblical story of the first murder introduces sequences that depict Washington under seige. Modern Warfare 2: Infamy [Infinity Ward]
By Owen Good Published October 4, 2009 -
A First Look at Guitar Hero: Van Halen
Those who ordered Guitar Hero 5 in September and took advantage of the free Guitar Hero: Van Halen offer are starting to get their game in the mail, offering a peek at something that’s flown under the radar until now. The game arrives in a promotion-copy-only sleeve, with the same advisory stamped on the disc…
By Owen Good Published October 4, 2009 -
Guitar Hero 5 No Longer Half Off at Amazon [Update]
Just noticed this – the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero 5, game only, is down to $29.97 on Amazon.com. Update: Looks like the deal is now dead. Sorry. All of this stuff below is now inoperable. Of course, the offer to get Guitar Hero: Van Halen free with GH 5 has by now expired,…
By Owen Good Published October 4, 2009 -
Eminem on DJ Hero Renegade: “The S—t is Dope”
Eminem, one of two big names on DJ Hero’s Renegade Edition, stopped by DJ Whoo Kid’s show to flack the limited series, and declare “the s—t is dope.” See, when the kids say “s—t,” they really mean “cool.” To be fair, I think he’s talking about the carrying case (“DJ coffin”) that transforms into a…
By Owen Good Published October 3, 2009 -
Here are Your Modern Warfare 2 Achievements
The achievements list for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is out already and I suppose it rates a mild spoiler alert, as some of the descriptions of each title might give away plot details. Edit: I updated the headline to be something mildly more compelling and less embarrassing than that facepalm-inducing placeholder hed that…
By Owen Good Published October 2, 2009 -
The Next Modern Warfare Trailer Will Be Televised
Activision is kicking off a multi-million dollar advertising campaign for Modern Warfare 2 with a new trailer, airing during this week’s installment of NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Interrupting a football game between the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers is enough reason to cause some sports fans to want to shoot someone, so slipping the…
By Mike Fahey Published October 2, 2009 -
New Band Hero Songs Confuse And Delight
Band Hero’s track list continues to confuse the hell out of me, as newly revealed songs from Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney mingle with newly revealed songs from David Bowie and Counting Crows. This is so amazingly not fair. David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”, Counting Crows’ “Angels of the Silences”, and Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ “Impression That…
By Mike Fahey Published October 1, 2009 -
Oil Giant Greener than Activision, Says Newsweek
Measuring the 500 largest corporations in America, Newsweek found no video game maker in the top 100 and even rated Activision behind environmental bogeyman ExxonMobil. Newsweek’s methodology draws on ratings in three different categories and, interestingly, Activision is the leader in its sector (“Consumer Products, Cars”) by a scant margin over Electronic Arts, in the…
By Owen Good Published September 30, 2009 -
The Official Energy Drink Of Modern Warfare 2
Activision teams up with Monster Energy next month for special Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2-branded packages, with the chance to win free stuff packed right in. What kind of free stuff? the Monster Modern Warfare 2 Giveaway will be handing out 1,000 copies of the Modern Warfare 2 Hardened Edition; 5,000 map pack codes…
By Mike Fahey Published September 30, 2009 -
Why We Love To Hate Activision — And Might Be Wrong
The games biz has a new favorite bad guy, and its name is Activision. Do the mega-publisher and its aggressive, polarizing CEO, Bobby Kotick, deserve the bad rap? Or do we just love to hate? Who is this man, anyway? Though always an industry mainstay, Activision didn’t start to take its place front-and-center in the…
Leigh Alexander Published September 30, 2009 -
Already, It’s Time For DJ Hero 2
While Guitar Hero is a license to print money, DJ Hero is less of a sure bet. For all we know, it may stink up the joint! That’s not bothering Activision, though, as they’re already looking for more developers. More developers, and more artists. According to GI.biz, “at least one independent UK games developer” is…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 30, 2009 -
DJ Hero Controller Is Only For DJ Hero
The odd compatibility hiccup aside, when you buy a Rock Band guitar or a Guitar Hero drum kit, you expect it’ll work on multiple games. Not so for the upcoming DJ Hero‘s peripheral. “DJ Hero is DJ Hero”, FreeStyleGames’s Jamie Jackson told Destructoid. “If someone needed to use our controller, then they would basically have…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 30, 2009 -
DJ Hero Preview: Gonna Need A Bigger Lap
The closest I’ve ever been to a famous DJ is ten feet. The smell was unbearable. But I blame that on the marijuana, not on DJ Roni Size. I happen to be allergic to California’s cash cow crop. In my frantic effort to get away from the jerk who was blowing it directly into my…
By AJ Glasser Published September 29, 2009