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Dedicated servers for Modern Warfare 2 still a possibility?

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:15:28 +0000

We’re closing in on what is ramping up to be one of the biggest launches in videogame history, and besides the boycotts , the wipeout of dedicated servers is still the hottest issue going on about Modern Warfare 2 . While Infinity Ward has been busy dealing with outraged PC gamers, ...

wohoo posted 23 minutes ago from thatvideogameblog.com

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Activision: Improvement In Consumer Experience Will Outweigh Modern Warfare 2 PC Complaints [Activision]

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:43:34 +0000

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 ...

Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today found this 37 hours ago on kotaku.com

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2010 Will Bring Us More Call Of Duty, More Guitar Hero [Business]

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:10:05 +0000

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 ...

That VideoGame Blog found this 30 hours ago on kotaku.com

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Direct2Drive Tussles With Valve By Declining To Sell Steamworks

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:10:04 +0000

IGN-owned digital game distributor Direct2Drive ">announced today it's refusing to sell Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PC, protesting the game's integration with Valve's Steamworks. "We don't believe games should force the user to install a Trojan Horse," said the company -- ...

Evil Avatar - News Items found this 2 days ago on gamasutra.com

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The Bender Podcast – Episode 009 – Go Away Pre-Order Bonus, the $100 360, and Nintendo 64

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:19:12 +0000

So GameX is over and we are still adding stuff to the site, but as far as The Bender goes, we get right back into things with what is going on with games this week. In this episode, we find out that James loves Guitar Hero despite hating Activision, Mike completely abuses his little brothers ...

PacoDG posted 10 hours ago from bingegamer.net

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Activision catches both pirates and thieves in Modern Warfare 2 investigation

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000

While it might be tempting to go straight to Craigslist with those Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundles you stole, it turns out that Activision notices exciting, high-profile offers just like your potential customers might. VentureBeat reports that when Activision noticed a listing for one of ...

Destructoid found this 19 hours ago on joystiq.com

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PS3 Game Sales Insert Foot in Kotick’s Mouth

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:20:33 +0000

Over the past year, Bobby Kotick , CEO of Activision Blizzard , has frightened and angered many gamers, particularly PS3 fans. A few months ago, before the September price cut, he publicly threatened (whether his words had substance is another story) Sony to cut the price of the PS3, or ...

RichAllen posted 28 hours ago from playstationlifestyle.net

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No Doubt About It: Band Sues Activision

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Hot on the heals of the release of Activision's Band Hero , the group No Doubt has filed suit against the game publisher for turning them into a "virtual karaoke circus act." According to the Los Angeles Times , the suit alleges No Doubt's contract with Activision only allowed the ...

Joystiq found this 22 hours ago on gamepolitics.com

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Download

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Thanks for your interest in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from Direct2Drive. At Direct2Drive, we believe strongly that when you buy a game from us, you shouldn't be forced to install and run a 3rd party software client to be able to play the game you purchased. Because COD MW 2 requires you, ...

Big Download Blog found this 2 days ago on direct2drive.com

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Band Hero Track Edits Are Ridiculous [Rant]

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:39:10 +0000

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 ...

GoNintendo found this 31 hours ago on kotaku.com

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Online Retailers Refusing To Sell Modern Warfare 2 [Retail]

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:20:00 +0000

Major online retailer Direct2Drive have announced today that the year's biggest game - Modern Warfare 2 - won't be made available on their PC digital delivery service. Why? Because of rival platform Steam, of course! Activision's shooter includes mandatory installation of Valve's Steamworks, ...

Destructoid found this 43 hours ago on kotaku.com

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DJ Hero Review: Now Anyone Can Master The Wheels Of Steel

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:05:50 +0000

The first thing that I want to say is that ... Related Posts Legendary Turntablist Cut Chemist and J. Period To Be Featured In DJ Hero Guitar Hero 5 Available In Stores Today Rock and Roll Legend Santana Comes To Guitar Hero 5, Plus Screenshots

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Demo Released, DLC Available, Magneto Revealed

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:26:45 +0000

Activision has announced that the demo for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 has hit the Xbox Live marketplace for Gold members. The demo allows players to check out the Washington D.C. mission in the game and also allows local co-op play. Also available on both the Xbox 360 and ...

bapenguin posted 39 hours ago from co-optimus.com

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Leaked Modern Warfare 2 Footage Reveals Controversial Terrorist Sequence (Updated)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:52:56 +0000

Update 2: Activision has released an official comment on the video, saying that the footage is "not representative of the overall gameplay experience in Modern Warfare 2." More below. Update : The video has been removed at the request of publisher Activision, citing copyright infringement. The ...

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Direct2Drive won't sell Modern Warfare 2; indirectly blames Steam

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Modern Warfare 2 must feel like everyone is piling on it. From the reveal of some contraversial scenes to the lack of dedicated servers for the PC version to a unfortunate release of a PSA, the upcoming shooter from Infinity Ward has not had the best publicity. Now yet another issue has ...

GayGamer.net found this 39 hours ago on news.bigdownload.com

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Activision Confirms Sequels in 2010

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 01:28:21 +0000

Activision has confirmed via conference call that the company will be bringing new entries in the Call of Duty , Tony Hawk , Spider-Man and Guitar Hero franchises throughout 2010. …okay.

PacoDG posted 2 days ago from bingegamer.net

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New Call of Duty and Guitar Hero Installments for 2010

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:42:24 +0000

Though it may come as a surprise to no one, Activision has announced that they will be releasing another Guitar Hero and Call of Duty title by the end of 2010. Here's what chief financial officer Thomas Tipple had to say: "In 2010, Activision publishing is expected to release a strong product ...

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[MW2] Activision Not Overly Concerned About Dedicated Servers

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:45:53 +0000

I am sure this is a big surprise to you all and hopefully are sitting down (and chances are that you are) for this news from G4tv: The response to Infinity Ward's decision to remove support for player-run dedicated servers from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and embrace console-style ...

Spawndemon posted 2 days ago from totalgamingnetwork.com

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Activision Reponds to No Doubt Lawsuit

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:49:00 +0000

So yesterday we reported on the fact that former relevant music act No Doubt was suing Activision over the use of their likenesses in the game Band Hero , which has been out for only a week or so. The specific complaint was that the band’s avatars were able to sing songs that ...

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No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:20:00 +0000

Rock band No Doubt has filed a real-world lawsuit over its virtual role in the just-released Band Hero edition of the Guitar Hero video game series, claiming that the game has “transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke...

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