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Mark this one down strictly as unsubstantiated rumour, but games site MaxConsole claims to have word from a source” regarding the paid-for multiplayer components that Activision is expected to announce shortly for Call of Duty: Black Ops. It claims that alongside the traditional multiplayer options – which will remain free …
Read More »Activision offers gold Wii controller
Buyers of Activision’s Wii remake of Goldeneye 007 will have the chance to grab a golden joystick of their own when it hits shelves later this year. The Goldeneye 007 Classic Edition comes bundled with a copy of the game and a gold Classic Controller Pro, as inspired by 1974 …
Read More »Sledgehammer confirms work on Call of Duty FPS
First clues to mysterious Call of Duty released; Seriesâ?? roadmap remains unclear
Read More »Sledgehammer reveals first COD details
The co-founder of new studio Sledgehammer Games has teased the first details about the developer’s upcoming debut foray into the Call of Duty franchise. Speaking via Twitter, Glan Schofield stated: Three new employees started this week. We are growing fast but still make sure we maintain our high hiring standards. …
Read More »Blizzard sticking with PC gaming
Games publishing powerhouse Blizzard has said that while the PC faces a lot of challenges as a games platform, it refuses to turn its back on it, following the launch of the highly anticipated StarCraft 2 late last month. Mike Ryder VP and Managing Director International Operations told sister site …
Read More »Activision: Playing tough
Pt 1: Dave Stohl takes questions on the Infinity Ward, layoffs and hard choices
Read More »Activision on not being evil, but a business
Bleak realities of the market leads to unpopular decisions, says studio boss
Read More »Activision ‘wont tamper’ with IW revival
Activision’s Worldwide Studios boss is 100 per cent confident” that Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward will rise from the ashes” – but warns that the publisher must be careful in looking to rebuild the shaken outfit. Dave Stohl told Develop that the company is supporting Infinity Ward in that rebuilding …
Read More »Activision: We wonâ??t tamper Infinity Ward revival
Dave Stohl regrets talent loss, but confident the shooter studio will â??rise upâ??
Read More »Neversoft: We lost our souls
Neversoft lost its soul and spark in the pursuit of chart success, according to one of its senior staff. Guitar Hero project director Brian Bright described the mood at Neversoft in the last two years – a period which saw the team chase fame in the face of Rock Band, …
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