Latest Infinity Ward News

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Eyes-On Preview

  At E3 2013, Infinity Ward walked us through three levels from ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts,’ and detailed some of the new features made possible by their next-gen engine.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 13, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Gameplay Video Reveal: Playable Dog Warfare

  Activision has unveiled the first official in-game video footage of ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ – featuring new dog gameplay details and underwater exploration.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 11, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Gameplay Reveal Set for June 9th

  Activision has announced they will livestream the first gameplay footage for ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ during a special event this Sunday.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 6, 20132 Comments

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  Infinity Ward Explains ‘Call of Duty’s’ Jump from ‘Modern Warfare’ to ‘Ghosts’

  Infinity Ward believes it’s taking ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ to much greater heights than ‘Modern Warfare.’ Read how the developer decided upon creating the next-gen ‘COD’ universe.

  by Brian Sipple | May 31, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ New Engine Isn’t Exactly ‘New’

  Animation Lead Zach Volker explains the ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ engine isn’t entirely ‘new,’ but is instead an iteration of the same engine the franchise has been using for years.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 29, 201331 Comments

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  Xbox One’s Kinect Might Include Visual DRM Feature

  Kinect is watching you! Xbox One’s new motion controller might be used as a form of visual DRM, making sure gamers aren’t abusing their license privileges.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 24, 201313 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Trailer; Tech & Behind-The-Scenes Videos [Updated]

  Activision unveils ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ and confirms new details, new features and a new game engine with two new trailers.

  by Rob Keyes | May 23, 201311 Comments

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  Next-Gen Xbox: ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ & ‘Battlefield 4′ Reveals Imminent

  Microsoft prepares to unveil the next-gen Xbox – will ‘Battlefield 4′ and Respawn’s new game join ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ as part of the presentation?

  by Rob Keyes | May 21, 20132 Comments

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  Activision Looking to Fans for Help With the Future of ‘Call of Duty’

  Select Call of Duty Elite members have been invited by Activision to join a focus group with the specific goal of shaping the future of the ‘Call of Duty’ series.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 16, 201323 Comments

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  Sledgehammer Not Working On ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’; Coming to Wii U?

  Sledgehammer Games, the dev that had a hand in ‘MW3′, isn’t working on ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’, and the newly announced game is still hasn’t been confirmed for Wii U.

  by Riley Little | May 2, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Official: New Story, Current/Next-Gen, November 5th Release Date

  Activision officially announces ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts.’ Read on for release date, console and concept details, as well as a new teaser trailer and box art.

  by Brian Sipple | May 1, 201323 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty’ Site Hints Next Title is ‘Ghosts’; Releasing November 5th?

  Evidence continues to mount towards the existence of ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts,’ which may be hitting store shelves on November 5th.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 30, 201322 Comments

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  Next ‘Call of Duty’ Set for May 1st Reveal; Is the Series Going Next-Gen w/ ‘Ghosts’?

  As evidence continues to mount surrounding the next ‘Call of Duty’, the date of Activision’s official reveal appears to have been outed as May 1st.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 26, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Appears Online, Box Art Leaked

  A product page for a possible new ‘Call of Duty’ title has appeared on an online retailer’s website.

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 24, 20139 Comments

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  It’s Time For The New ‘Call of Duty’

  Rumors hint at a questionable title for the next ‘Call of Duty’ while we examine what’s really important for the series’ long-term future.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 22, 201323 Comments

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  Will Activision Reveal a New ‘Call of Duty’ at E3?

  An Activision community manager hints at an impending next-gen ‘Call of Duty’ announcement, but do we really need one?

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 19, 201319 Comments

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  Activision Unveils Next-Gen Engine; Is This the Future of ‘Call of Duty’?

  If these first screenshots of Activision’s next-gen are any indication, impressive new visuals are in the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise’s future.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 28, 201333 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4′ – Debunking the Rumors

  We look at the recent rumors regarding the next ‘Call of Duty,’ and discuss why most of them can’t possibly be true.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 23, 201315 Comments

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  New ‘Call of Duty’ Confirmed for 2013; ‘Destiny’ Facing Possible Delay to 2014

  Ever enlightening, the latest earnings call from Activision has revealed that a new ‘Call of Duty’ will be launching in late 2013. Another Activision property, however — Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ — may not enter the fold until 2014.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 8, 201312 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 4′ Evidence Continues To Mount

  The latest rumor surrounding ‘Modern Warfare 4′ being in development comes from apparent script and setting details, hinting at a jump forward in the series.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 15, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 4′ Leaks Denied by Captain Price Voice Actor

  Following a report that he outed the existence of ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,’ Bill Murray, the indelible voice of Captain Price, is now telling a different story.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 6, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 4′ Not Confirmed? Infinity Ward Denies Talking To Actor

  In a carefully worded tweet, Infinity Ward has denied speaking with Captain Price voice actor Bill Murray about ‘Modern Warfare 4.’

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 31, 201215 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 4′ Outed By Voice Actor

  Captain Price himself has spilled some top secret information pertaining to Infinity Ward’s next ‘Call of Duty’ game. Allegedly the developer has begun work on ‘Modern Warfare 4′.

  by Riley Little | Oct 30, 201236 Comments

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  Some Analysts Say ‘Call of Duty’ Series Has ‘Peaked’

  ‘Call of Duty’ is one of the biggest gaming franchises ever, but some analysts believe that the franchise may have peaked following the release of ‘Modern Warfare 3′.

  by Riley Little | Aug 8, 201236 Comments

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  September ‘Modern Warfare 3′ DLC Leaks Ahead Of Schedule

  Leaked images have surfaced for the next batch of ‘Modern Warfare 3′ DLC, revealing three brand new multiplayer maps titled Boardwalk, Gulch, and Parish.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 31, 2012No Comments

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  Infinity Ward Working on Next-Gen ‘Call of Duty’ Already?

  A resume listing from one of Infinity Ward’s engineers suggests the developer might already be gearing up to take their popular ‘Call of Duty’ franchise into the next-gen.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 25, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Finally Getting Terminal as Free DLC

  The long anticipated release of Terminal, one of ‘Modern Warfare 2′s classic maps, has finally been announced for ‘Modern Warfare 3′ and it will be free of charge.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 5, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ DLC Tomorrow; New Spec Ops Mission and Three Face Off Maps

  Infinity Ward Executive Producer Mark Rubin has spilled the beans on the next Content Drop for ‘Modern Warfare 3′, which includes a new Spec Ops mission and three new Face Off maps.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 18, 20122 Comments

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  Next ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Drop Features Classic ‘Call of Duty’ Maps?

  A map selection list may have outed the release of two classic ‘Modern Warfare 2′ maps, Terminal and Rust, for ‘Modern Warfare 3′ as DLC.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 18, 20128 Comments

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  Activision and West/Zampella Settle in ‘Call of Duty’ Case

  The storied trial between ‘Call of Duty’ publisher Activision and former Infinity Ward members Vince West and Frank Zampella has been settled out of court.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 31, 20126 Comments

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  Infinity Ward Founders Explain Their Side Of Lawsuit

  The creators of the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise finally explain their side of the ongoing lawsuit, and the ways in which Activision conspired to remove them from Infinity Ward.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 24, 201223 Comments

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  Activision Lawsuit Reveals Infinity Ward Salaries & Bonuses

  Thanks to court documents, it’s clear just how much money Activision saved by firing Jason West and Vince Zampella, and Infinity Ward’s industry-leading salaries.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 22, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Face Off Mode Impressions

  New ‘Modern Warfare 3′ mode ‘Face Off’ will be available tomorrow to all Xbox 360 players – so we’ve put together a quick preview so that non-Call of Duty Elite gamers know what to expect.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 22, 20127 Comments

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  Trailer Released for ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Mode ‘Face Off’

  Activision has released a trailer for Face Off, the new 1v1 or 2v2 mode for ‘Modern Warfare 3′, that also includes a rundown for Content Collection #2.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 17, 20126 Comments

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  Activision and EA Reach Settlement in ‘Call of Duty’ Case

  Activision has reached a settlement with EA for their parts in the landmark case between the ‘Call of Duty’ publisher and Jason West and Vince Zampella

  by Anthony Taormina | May 16, 20124 Comments

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  Activision Pays $42 Million To Dismissed Infinity Ward Devs

  Activision has made a large payment to Jason West and Vince Zampella, but their attorney claims that the money is merely an attempt to save face, and nowhere near what’s owed.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 14, 20126 Comments

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  MW2 Map Terminal Shows Up In ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Patch Files

  The ‘Modern Warfare 2′ map Terminal may be making its way to ‘Modern Warfare 3.’ Files found in a recent patch for the PC version of the game are clearly marked with the map’s name.

  by Anthony Mole | May 14, 20128 Comments

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  Video Game Trailer Roundup: May 11

  New trailers for Darksiders 2, Prototype 2, Brave: The Video Game, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Transformers Prime, Max Payne 3, Modern Warfare 3, Ghost Recon: Alpha 2112, and Soul Sacrifice.

  by Tyler Schirado | May 11, 20121 Comment

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  New Multiplayer Mode Headed to ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Along with More Maps

  In preparation for the release of Content Collection 2 later this month Infinity Ward has announced a new, more intimate multiplayer mode for ‘Modern Warfare 3′.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 10, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Future Setting Could Lead To Legal Action

  While the jump to the future that ‘Black Ops 2′ will be taking is breaking new ground, it may be ground legally held by Infinity Ward, or its former heads West and Zampella.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 9, 201219 Comments

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  EA Manager Bashes ‘Black Ops 2′

  The Electronic Arts vs. Call of Duty bashing has begun and only hours after the reveal of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II,’ an EA manager is telling the game to take a ‘rest.’

  by Rob Keyes | May 2, 201249 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection 1 Coming to PC in May

  Infinity Ward has confirmed a release date for Content Collection 1 on the PC, finally giving gamers the ‘Modern Warfare 3′ DLC they’ve been waiting for.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 28, 20122 Comments

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  Former ‘Call of Duty’ Creative Strategist Robert Bowling Opens Studio

  After leaving Activision and Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling has self-funded his own development studio, Robotoki, with their first project to be announced this year.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 23, 201237 Comments

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  Is Activision Smarter Than We Think? A Closer Look at Call of Duty Elite

  It might be hard to imagine that Activision saw this coming, but it feels pretty convenient that Call of Duty Elite was introduced in the same year that ‘COD’ sales started to slow.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 19, 20127 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 13th

  In the April 7th – 13th roundup we discuss the best Spidey game yet, a possible LucasArts MMO at E3, the first concept art for ‘Wasteland 2,’ the truth behind ‘Project X Zone,’ loads of new content coming to ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ and so much more.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 13, 20123 Comments

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  Analyst Says ‘Call of Duty’ Isn’t Selling Well In The Long-Term

  The ‘Call of Duty’ franchise is still extremely popular, but analyst Michael Olson believes the franchise can no longer sustain long-term sales.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 12, 201222 Comments

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  Release Date for Next ‘Modern Warfare 3′ PS3 Elite Content Drops

  The third series of Content Drops for ‘Modern Warfare 3′ has finally been given a release date for PS3 Call of Duty Elite Premium members.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 7, 2012No Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 7th

  In the April 1st – April 7th roundup, we talk about the Valve-Linux relationship, Robert Bowling’s latest tweets, Japanese gaming, sci-fi shooters, hangover cures, and more. Don’t spend your weekend uninformed – click ahead!

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 7, 20122 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: PlayStation Orbis, Call of Duty, Nintendo Network & Space Sims

  This week’s banter tackles Call of Duty nonsense, PlayStation 4 rumors, Max Payne 3 multiplayer, the Nintendo Network needs and the wishful return of space sims.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 1, 20123 Comments

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  Gamers Planning to Stage April 20 Blackout of ‘Modern Warfare 3′

  What’s the best way to get a game company’s attention? According to one ‘Modern Warfare 3′ fan group, a 24-hour blackout will incite Activision and Infinity Ward to improve the quality of the FPS’s multiplayer.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 31, 201237 Comments

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  Robert Bowling Wanted to Release Free DLC and Axe Subscriptions

  Robert Bowling’s sudden departure from Infinity Ward and Activision has been a mystery since the announcement – but did the former employee leave because of the publisher’s DLC strategy?

  by Zak Islam | Mar 30, 201221 Comments

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  Robert Bowling No Longer ‘Call of Duty’ Creative Strategist

  Robert Bowling revealed yesterday that he would no longer be serving as Creative Strategist for Infinity Ward and Activision’s ‘Call of Duty’ franchise.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 27, 201215 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 Gets A Launch Trailer

  Hot on the heels of the ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 trailer released earlier this week comes the ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 LAUNCH Trailer. Watch it now!

  by Anthony Mole | Mar 15, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ March DLC Gameplay Trailer: New Map & Spec Ops

  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ looks for its own version of March Madness, as a new Rob Riggle gameplay trailer highlights the three incoming content additions for Call of Duty Elite subscribers.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 7, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Collection #1 Detailed and Dated

  Players who have opted-out of Call of Duty: ELITE will finally get a crack at ‘Modern Warfare 3′ DLC when the first Content Collection releases in March. Read on for all the details.

  by Jeff Schille | Feb 29, 20121 Comment

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  First ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Content Drop Now Available for PS3 Elite Premium

  The first Content Drop for ‘Modern Warfare 3′, which featured two new multiplayer maps, is now available on the PS3 for Call of Duty Elite Premium members.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 28, 2012No Comments

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  Cancelled ‘Call of Duty: Devil’s Brigade’ Details Emerge

  Lost in the transition from World War II to present was the third person shooter ‘Call of Duty: Devil’s Brigade.’ Four years after its cancellation, we have a look at what almost was.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 22, 201215 Comments

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  Call of Duty Elite Clan Operations Release Alongside ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Map

  Call of Duty Elite has just received its promised Clan Operations feature alongside the release of the newest map for ‘Modern Warfare 3′, Overwatch.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 21, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Receives 5 New Prestige Levels and 400 New Ranks

  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ has received a new update that adds five new Prestige levels and 400 new ranks to the game’s multiplayer experience.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 21, 201217 Comments

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  ‘Modern Warfare 3′ Overwatch DLC Trailer

  Rob Riggle is back to take gamers on a tour of the latest map coming to ‘Modern Warfare 3.’ Check out the sky high insanity of Overwatch in a new trailer.

  by Jeff Schille | Feb 15, 20126 Comments