Tag Archives: sledgehammer games

Wed, May 15, 2013 | 08:39 BST

Call of Duty devs assembling focus group to ‘shape future’ of the series

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Call of Duty: Elite members have been invited to register their application to become part of a focus group that will, “help improve and shape the future of Call of Duty.”

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 17:30 BST

CoD Ghosts: Sledgehammer not involved, team “heads down” on new project

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Call of Duty: Ghosts was unveiled for current and next-gen formats last night, revealing at long last what Infinity Ward has next in store. Modern Warfare 3 co-developer Sledgehammer Games has confirmed that it is not involved, and is currently working on something new.

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Thu, Feb 07, 2013 | 11:25 GMT

Sledgehammer CEO: ‘studios need to keep an open mind’

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Modern Warfare 3 co-developer Sledgehammer Games was co-founded by one Glen Schofield, who has given a lecture at this year’s DICE summit. During his session he called on developers to keep an open mind when approaching new ideas, lest consumer interest in the industry wane.

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Tue, Dec 18, 2012 | 13:45 GMT

Modern Warfare 3 and DLC is 50% on Xbox Live, today only

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is selling for half the asking price today only on Xbox Live. The same goes for all four expansion packs, which have all been whittled down by 50%. Get the deals below.

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Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | 14:18 GMT

Sledgehammer hiring for PS3, Xbox 360 Call of Duty title

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 might have only just launched last week, but as you know by now, the production cycle never stops, and MW3 cohorts Sledgehammer Games has posted up a job ad for a new Call of Duty game on PS3 and Xbox 360. Is it the much-rumoured Modern Warfare 4, or something else?

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 | 23:04 BST

Sledgehammer working on Call of Duty game

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A job listing has confirmed that Sledgehammer Games is developing a new Call of Duty game.

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Tue, May 22, 2012 | 13:56 BST

MW3 Collection 2 launches on XBLMP

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The second map pack for Modern Warfare 3, for those who aren’t Call of Duty: Elite subs, is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. The content includes three multiplay/Survival maps, two new Spec Ops missions and two new Face-Off maps. Get it queued here for 1200 MS points.

The maps are expected to release on PS3 next month.

Thu, May 10, 2012 | 04:20 BST

Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #2 to debut Face Off mode, due May 22

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New maps, new spec ops missions, and a whole new multiplayer mode will feature in the next content drop for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | 11:21 GMT

MW3 PC to get free multiplayer weekend from today

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Infinity Ward’s opening up multiplayer for Modern Warfare 3 on Steam for this weekend only. Beginning from 6pm GMT (10am PST) tonight until Monday, you can play the entire suite for free. The period is available to pre-load from Steam right now.

Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | 19:28 GMT

Modern Warfare 3 video shows clips of Overwatch map

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Activision has released a new video with glimpses of the Overwatch map which releases on Xbox 360 February 21 for Elite premium subscribers. After the exclusivity period on 360 ends, it will be released for PC and PS3. Overwatch takes place in a construction site atop a New York City skyscraper, and includes two levels “in a near symmetrical layout,” with the central bridge and side routes open to attack from multiple angles. The video posted below is hosted by comedy actor and former US Marine, Rob Riggle.

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Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | 20:55 GMT

Ten more maps, two modes for Modern Warfare 3 in 2012

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Activision has outlined the remaining 18 content drops of a promised 20 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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Tue, Jan 24, 2012 | 09:10 GMT

‘Optional’ CoD Elite subscription “about giving more flexibility to our hardcore” fans, says IW

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As Activision prepares to launch the first bit of DLC for Modern Warfare 3 later today for Call of Duty Elite subs, Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling has said the option of going in for a sub is about adding “flexibility” without getting in the way of the casual fans.

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Wed, Dec 21, 2011 | 13:56 GMT

First Modern Warfare 3 DLC dropping next month

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Infinity Ward’s confirmed the first DLC for Modern Warfare 3 will arrive on Xbox 360 next month.

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Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | 07:20 GMT

Modern Warfare 3 update fixes lag, launch glitches

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Infinity Ward has released a new update for Modern Warfare 3, promising to fix lag, balancing several weapons and more. IW community manager Rob Bowling, fresh from escaping a teabagging at the VGAs over the weekend, also promised the latest update would help prevent stat loss when a particular player loses connection from a match.

There’s a full list of Hot Fixes below the break.

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Tue, Dec 06, 2011 | 23:34 GMT

Sledgehammer recruiting for next Call of Duty game

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Inevitably, Activision already has a new Call of Duty game on the cards – and Sledgehammer is on board.

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Mon, Dec 05, 2011 | 10:33 GMT

UK charts: MW3 sits top for fourth week

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Modern Warfare 3 has spent a fourth week at the top of the UK charts.

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Mon, Nov 28, 2011 | 00:08 GMT

Rumour – First Modern Warfare 3 DLC details surface

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Kotaku reports leaked screenshots turned up over the weekend of the first batch of DLC for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The now-deleted screens were accompanied by rumours that the five maps contained therein would be called Morning Wood, Concrete, Park, Italy and Overwatch. Interestingly, Overwatch is the title of a map included in Modern Warfare 2.

Activision has indicated Modern Warfare 3 will receive 20 DLC packs; Call of Duty Elite premium members receive all DLC ahead of its general release.

Tue, Nov 22, 2011 | 11:34 GMT

Activision corrects simultaneous MW3 launch player count to 1.4 million

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Activision’s put out a notice correcting its initial figure of 3.3 million simultaneous users on multiplayer for launch day of Modern Warfare 3. The number now, according to the publisher, 1.4 million users. Acti reported last week 3.3 million users logged onto Xbox Live day one to play the shooter.

Mon, Nov 21, 2011 | 10:09 GMT

UK charts: MW3 holds to top spot despite ACR challenge

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Modern Warfare 3′s been able to keep atop of the UK charts for a second straight week, despite a sales decrease and a strong challenge from new entry Assassin’s Creed: Revelations.

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Wed, Nov 16, 2011 | 15:01 GMT

Report – MW3 360 getting disc read errors

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According to a 14 page forum thread on Xbox.com (via G4), copies of Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox 360 have been receiving disc read errors. Users who have a faulty discs claim that either the game isn’t read from the console or it does boot up only to crash soon after. One user claims that Microsoft and Activision are “well aware of the problem and are trying to fix it and might release an update for this later,” according to a conversation they had with an Xbox support rep.

There’s more details at the links.