Call Of Duty - 2014 Reveal

[Allan]

I know that people have not been so enthused about recent CoD releases, but it's still the biggest selling FPS franchise of all time.

 

So, I'm creating this thread dedicated to the upcoming 2014 iteration of Call of Duty that is being developed by Sledgehammer Games.

 

The official reveal has been announced for May 4th. You can follow the countdown on the offal CoD site, here.

 

[Stouffer]

Haven't been on ghosts for a while; will have to give it an airing.

[Allan]

[Chairman Meow]

As things stand I'm firmly of the opinion they can stick their new game up their arse.

[Innova]

The game is getting really repetitive with every 'new' game it comes out with. Multiplayer is more or less the same.

[Guest LFD]

The game is getting really repetitive with every 'new' game it comes out with. Multiplayer is more or less the same.

 

It has been getting worse and worse, I wish it was the same as it was with MW2.  

[Allan]

Until the big decision to change the engine is made, the game is going to continue to feel repetitive.

 

Like LFD, and most others I suspect, I'd prefer an MW2 type game. A return to a more simplistic game would be most welcome. The balance between gameplay and perk/weapon/killstreak options was just about perfect in MW2, although like every game, it did have its flaws.

[Dan Vito Corleone]

You get the feeling that the next iteration needs to truly feel "next gen."

[Allan]

You get the feeling that the next iteration needs to truly feel "next gen."

 

I can see this version being the stepping stone for a fully fledged next gen title next year.

[Dan Vito Corleone]

Isn't it Treyarch's turn this year? If that's the case they've had two years to work on it so for me should be ready to make the most of the tech this winter.

[Allan]

Isn't it Treyarch's turn this year? If that's the case they've had two years to work on it so for me should be ready to make the most of the tech this winter.

 

It's Sledgehammer Games this year. Treyarch are up next year, which is why I think we'll see a more next gen focused title with them.

[Allan]

[Allan]

The leaks have forced Activision's hand, and they've released the above trailer early.

 

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is here.

 

(Unless of course this is all one big smoke and mirrors tactic, which I seriously doubt).

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

The cinematics are always good. It's the gameplay that doesn't do it for me.

[Mendoza]

Just when i thought i was finished with this franchise, they go and put Frank Underwood in it. 

[Allan]

From Charlie Intel

 

Activision has just issued a press release announcing Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. The new title launches November 4th and is the first Call of Duty title from Activision with a three year development cycle, and the first time Sledgehammer Games is going all in on their own.

 

One of  highlights from the press release is that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is being developed specifically for next-gen and PC. The game is launching on Xbox 360 and PS3, but the two next-gen platforms and PC are their priorities.

 

Here’s the press release:

 

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Boosts Franchise to New Heights on the Next Generation

 

Power Changes Everything on November 4

 

Starring Academy Award® Winning Actor Kevin Spacey, New Call of Duty Delivers a Stunning

 

Vision of the Future

 

First Call of Duty game created with three-year development cycle

 

First Call of Duty game helmed by new AAA studio, Sledgehammer Games

 

Prepare for the Next Generation Advanced Soldier

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The power of the next generation of advanced soldier. The power of a gripping performance from Kevin Spacey. The power of all-new, exoskeleton gameplay mechanics. Power changes everything. Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfaredelivers an inspired new era of Call of Duty®. Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and developed for next gen consoles and PC by Sledgehammer Games, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare delivers a breathtaking, new vision for the blockbuster franchise.

 

“We’ve made several key decisions with an eye towards creative excellence on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. We’ve really approached this game differently,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “This is our first three-year development cycle. It’s our first time with Sledgehammer Games at the creative helm. And we’re shaking up the formula in several ways. New core gameplay mechanics with the exoskeleton suit. A riveting new story. An iconic new character played by one of the world’s best actors in Kevin Spacey. We’re having a lot of fun making this game, and we think the world is going to have even more fun playing it.”

 

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare jolts players forward in a groundbreaking experience that’s ripped-from-the-headlines-of-tomorrow, envisioning a future where both technology and tactics have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise. Set in the year 2054, a private military corporation (PMC) has emerged with the power to rescue humanity from a devastated world struggling to rebuild after a global attack on its military and infrastructure. You are the advanced soldier. Empowered with new, cutting-edge exoskeleton abilities, technological advancements and high-tech gear, players join the ranks of a highly-trained, specialized unit committed to restoring order in a state of advanced warfare.

 

“It’s been a lot of fun working with the team to bring Jonathan Irons to life. The technology is truly remarkable and unlike anything I’ve done before. I’m excited to see where this goes,” said Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey.

 

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is being developed specifically for next gen consoles and PC. This is the first iteration of publisher Activision’s expanded three-year development cycle allowing the debut lead title from Sledgehammer Games an added year of studio development. With the expanded production capabilities, Sledgehammer Games is able to create an astonishing new, next generation experience, featuring an array of technical advancements from the sights and sounds that create a near photorealistic world unlike any Call of Duty before, to new performance capture and facial animation technologies that deliver lifelike characters, to a rich and immersive story that brings the fiction to life.

 

“This is an opportunity of a lifetime, and an honor for Sledgehammer Games. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is the most ambitious and creative project we have ever worked on. From the endless research and thousands of production designs, to our incredible focus on the narrative and amazing attention to detail – we’re taking nothing for granted,” said Glen Schofield, co-founder and game director of Sledgehammer Games. “Call of Duty connects with the fans on such a deep level, and crafting a new vision for the next generation has been so inspiring for us.”

 

Michael Condrey, co-founder and studio head of Sledgehammer Games added, “Glen and I created this team with the singular vision of delivering the best work of our lives. We know we’re stepping into some pretty big shoes, but every day I’m amazed at the talent and focus at work here touching everything from the story experience to multiplayer. We’re excited to lead the next chapter in this great franchise, and we can’t wait for November 4th.”

[RedKnight]

It's the same game every freakin' year and people always buy it in droves. People are stupid.

[Pureblood]

^{My third PS3 has just died on me.} 

[Allan]

^{My third PS3 has just died on me.}

Time to join the Next Generation, brother.

[Pureblood]

Or beg for another PS3*.

 

*hint

[Allan]

Or beg for another PS3*.

 

*hint

 

I'd have sent your old PS3 back to you for nowt, if it hadn't died completely...

[Pureblood]

Haha.  Bring it with you to MK!

[Allan]

Haha.  Bring it with you to MK!

 

Naught but a shell now, my friend.

[Stouffer]

Wally Bazoom; the PlayStation terminator.

 

[Pureblood]

Picked up a superslim 120gb for £70.