Over on consoles, it’s being reported that Modern Warfare 4 may have a free-to-play component . If true, it could signal a big change in how the series’ business model operates. Nothing is concrete at the moment, but many suggest a move like this could be in relation to a Battle Royale mode, if there are plans to include one. It is pretty typical to see Battle Royale and free-to-play going hand-in-hand, after
As promised, the Call of Duty Elite app is now available on the iTunes Store, but what Beachhead Studio and Activision had failed to stress to Call of Duty fans is just what features would be available, and how the app looks on your mobile device. Thankfully they have released a handful of screenshots, and a few more tidbits of information concerning the Elite app. Of course, the app is free of charge, so if you really want to see what it’s all about, there’s no harm in downloading
Elaborating on this gameplay slightly, the press release tells players to expect “a collection of beloved Call of Duty characters, maps, modes and weapons from across the franchise.” Unsurprisingly, given that this is a mobile game, Microsoft activision Blizzard acquisition also says that the game will be free to play. Presumably, the game will feature some form of microtransactions, though it’s unclear whether it will make use of the controversial microtransaction patents held by the company since last y
In a press release sent out today, Activision confirmed that it has teamed up with Chinese gaming juggernaut Tencent in order to bring a new Call of Duty mobile game to China. The game is set to be developed by Timi, the studio behind other mobile hits like Arena of Valor and Age of Gunslingers Online and will offer “a fun and original ‘Call of Duty’ experience.” Rob Kostich, the executive vice president and general manager of the Call of Duty franchise says that the game will also deliver “superb gameplay and mechanics to mobile playe
Activision is doing what it can to bring Call of Duty to mobile devices in a way that will attract newcomers and longtime fans of the series alike. The developer is including many of the familiar game modes from consoles to Call of Duty: Mobile , such as Multiplayer, Zombies, and Battle Roy
After fooling around with the app, I can say that it features a pretty slick design, and it delivers exactly what I would expect from a mobile version of Elite. If only this mobile app had launched sooner I think Elite would be just as huge as Modern Warfare
Having to constantly switch between Elite and Modern Warfare 3 on the console, or having a PC close by, wasn’t the most convenient way to play and probably turned some people off to the idea. Still, Elite works extremely well, is fully featured, and being a premium Elite member entitles players to some exciting new content, nine months worth in f
Whatever the case, this conference call serves as the latest example of Fortnite ‘s immense impact on the games industry. However, with Treyarch’s teasing of Black Ops 4 ‘s perks already creating a buzz about the title, it will be interesting to see how the two industry giants perform against each other come Octo
It’s worth noting that this Chinese Call of Duty mobile game isn’t the only mobile spin-off of the series that Activision has in the works. It was recently revealed that Candy Crush Saga developer King (which Activision now owns) is also working on a Call of Duty mobile title of its own. Job listings in relation to that game were only posted a few months ago, suggesting that it is still early in development. However, if the newly announced Activision/Tencent Call of Duty game doesn’t head west, the King-developed title may be one to wa
The mention of Fortnite was inevitable given the game’s unprecedented success – though it was more surprising to hear Activision Blizzard’s Chief Financial Officer Spencer Neumann mention it in relation to revenue. After reporting on the company’s better-than-expected first quarter earnings, Neumann noted that the company has “seen some near-term impact from Battle Roya
The map is a combination of Modern Warfare and Black Ops locations, which includes areas like Crash, Estate, and Standoff. Because this information is coming from a testing server, all of it could change down the line – even the map – so nothing is final until the game is officially relea
While fans wait anxiously for information on the next console title, another report states that Call of Duty 2020 is becoming Black Ops 5 , following the recent development of Treyarch taking over development on the game. According to the report, Raven and Sledgehammer are staying on as support, but the change in control is apparently due to disagreements between the two studios. Inside sources describe the game’s development as “a mess,” so hopefully this change is a step in the right direct
This could be what the game needs to help it stand out from the pack and make both fans of the Call of Duty series and other battle-royale games give it a shot. For those more interested in the next major title, it will be a soft reboot of the Modern Warfare series , and will be inspired by the very controversial “No Russians” mission from Modern Warfare
