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Call of Duty Vita to Revitalize PlayStation’s Handheld Platform

"Call of Duty on PlayStation Vita, a portable gaming dream many gamers around the world anticipate after the Senior Vice President of PlayStation marketing, Guy Longworth confirmed its existence and planned release of Fall 2012. Unarguably one of, if not the most popular video game franchise this console generation, Activision’s debut release of Call of Duty on Sony’s latest handheld gaming platform will be the most crucial factor of success for the Vita since its launch earlier this year."

-TheGamerAccess.com

tmanmushroom4989d ago

I'm really hoping a good vita lineup will be announced at e3. It will be the deciding factor of me buying one!

ksense4989d ago (Edited 4989d ago )

unless activision goes balls out and does a unique COD that is not a port of the console version and sony and activision put massive marketing dollars behind it I don't see COD being a system seller like many of you think. A stand alone GTA will. an elder scrolls or fallout game made just for vita can be system sellers. metal gear solid and monster hunter will sell gangbusters in japan.
cross platform play for multiplayer over wifi will probably never work. they could prolly do a cross platform play for the zombie mode since that limits you to 4 players but even then connections never gonna be stable.

da_2pacalypse4989d ago

If they release cod for vita, I won't buy it. It's a waste of money. I'd rather buy some new exclusives that I know sony is capable of making :)

miyamoto4988d ago (Edited 4988d ago )

If this video will help us have a positive outlook on CoD Vita, ...

then listen to former Activision-man now SCEA CEO Jack Tretton himself.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Oh and Naughty Dog is making a game on PS Vita, too. Probably ND Uncharted 3 Team. ND Uncharted 2 Team is working on TLOU.

frelyler4988d ago

Why would cross play not work? It works on a number of titles currently, Wipeout being one which has a high frame rate. I'm sure the cross play is going to be one of the biggest bullet points for this title. I could care less about COD but I can see the possibility. People would buy this stuff in droves if they could play at home and away while constantly evolving the same character XP. Even if it only works over Wifi people will still buy it like crazy in major metropolitan areas.

ilikestuff4988d ago

if cod vita has a multiplayer like the one for consoles it'll sell, think about how many little kids there are that would love to be able to play cod ALL the time. cod vita is the key for them if its done right.

Awesome_Gamer4988d ago

I don't care about COD, give me GTA and MGS for vita please sony!

SilentNegotiator4988d ago (Edited 4988d ago )

It's the first dual stick portable COD game.

Yes, it's a f***ing major system seller.

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sinncross4989d ago

Even if just a port, if there is no COD (or not of the same quality) on the 3DS then you have something unique to the portable arena for the PSV.

I think the big thing will be whether Activision gets cross-platform play with the PS3 version. That would be a unique selling point.

ronin4life4989d ago

But that's just it: Activision won't keep CoD on just one handheld. Not when it can profit from both. Even the wii has CoD(not that CoD is so overly complicated the wii couldn't handle it...)
And it won't be a watered down version either: the 360 CoD certainly isn't lacking compared to the ps3 version.

Studio-YaMi4988d ago

@ronin4life

Correct me if I'm wrong but are you suggesting that if COD would be released on both PSV and 3DS that the 3DS version won't be watered down ?

if so,then you're delusional ! the 3DS is "NOT" graphically capable as the PSV and the Wii version of call of duty was terrible,you can check some gameplay footage or screen shots of it on the internet to see how awful it looks.

Not trying to hate on Nintendo here,but just saying that what you just stated is false (if I haven't misread..).

yabhero4988d ago

3DS could totally have COD, not only that it probably will. I mean, my iPhone can run COD. Scratch that it definitely coming. The DS has N64 graphics and it's had a decent COD since 04. The 3DS could totally pull off a good COD game. For example COD wii doesnt look too crappy. It just needs better lighting and textures. That happens to be the 3ds GPU's speciality.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Watch that... 3ds can totally handle COD only slightly watered down

Jazz41084988d ago

Is this the same cod that sony fans have been laughing at xbox for supporting? The one that is supposed to suck balls? The one that is full of milk? The complete rehash? The one that needs a new engine? The one battlefield destroys? Just wondering than why is this game now gods gift to the Vita? Could it be there is a little more at play when the sticks are thrown on here and the Real truth lies in the middle with most fan boy arguments? Again just wondering....

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BISHOP-BRASIL4989d ago

Same here, almost buying a Vita (imported, I'm not going to give the greed bastards in Sony Brasil my money, much less with the unrealistic 800 bucks price tag).

I think I'll regret it... Nothing wrong with the Vita, it's me that don't mix well with portables and they end up somewhere in my desk, collecting dust (GBC, PSP and NDS are all in here somewhere)... But I really like the tech and the games are starting to give me that "can't pass" feel.

It was the same impulse that made me buy a PSP (which didn't ended exactly well, but when I got to use it, it was major fun) and I still like portables. I guess I just need to think of a way to make 'em more enjoyable for me, maybe hooking it to a big screen is all I need, I already tested it and it's not as unconfy as PSP being a little bigger and the better dual analog make for a good grip.

With that said, I don't think COD will be the game to make me buy it... The video got me hyped, I loved those scenes with horses against top notch tech, but I have been fooled by COD before and it's simply not for me if it's the same as the latest CODs too fast gameplay (I like tactical approachs better). What I'm really looking for is maybe some good hack'n'slash, I know GOW will land on it sooner or later, but I would love to see something else there too, preferabley sooner.

slaton244988d ago

you are right, COD wont be the reason i will be getting a vita....FFX HD, a gta game, MGS, and othe awesome games will help me get it...i read its suppose to be a port of black ops 2 and if u have 3g it wont work to well with the multiplayer for some reason but wifi only it will work alot better....btw i thought monster hunter was coming out on ps3 and vita in the states i havent heard nothing about that in a while...well im still hoping

farhad2k84988d ago

All the VITA needs, is Flash/HTML 5.. and a shit ton of new games/accessories announced at E3.. plus a new firmware which has new goodies for us!
I want to see GTA, Monster Hunter, CoD, Gran Turismo and maybe a former Battlefield.. don't mind a Battlefield 2 or 1942 port. Hopefully, all of them come with a stable multiplayer experience, and some sort of 3G minigame.

NBT914988d ago

BF 1942 would be a superb game to have on the Vita, in fact just that on the Vita with multiplayer as stable is it is or was, on the PS3, would make me dust off my Vita.
At this point, Vita is still something that I would say, is only worth buying if you absolutely have the money to blow on one... Not a necessity yet. But it IS getting there, it just needs more games and features, it feels extremely underwhelming right now especially when the PS3 has so much going for it.

Y_51504988d ago

Exactly! I'm on the same boat as you buddy!

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Snookies124989d ago

As much as I don't care for most Call of Duty games, this will DEFINITELY help the Vita sales. So, I am hoping it gets released soon... I might check it out, just to see how well it translates onto a portable. Though if Unit 13 is anything to go by, it'll do wonderfully.

flankhim4989d ago

I will buy a Vita if a good call of duty comes out.

slaton244988d ago

if its like call of duty 2 or modern warfare 1 it will be an amazing cod game...in my own opinion

Ult iMate4989d ago

>>Though if Unit 13 is anything to go by, it'll do wonderfully.
Agree. Unit13 is like the breath of fresh air in the genre. Huge, non linear levels, fun AI (when it comes down to shooting), long campaign. I wish those who likes shooters pay more attention to this game. Sadly it didn't get much PR.

Snookies124989d ago

Oh for sure man. The game is fun enough solo, but it's even better co-op with a friend while in party chat. It feels almost like Splinter Cell in a way with how you have to wait for a good time and well placed shot to kill someone without others noticing.

I normally don't care for shooters, but Unit 13 was a wonderful game. Sad that Zipper closed down... :[

JoeReno4989d ago

i loved Unit 13. the most fun i have had with my vita thus far. Uncharted is a very close 2nd. buy Unit 13 was very under rated IMO.

JoGam4988d ago

Agreed, Unit 13 is AWESOME. Must buy!

himdeel4988d ago

Agreed! Unit 13 and Uncharted are the only Vita games I have right now and Unit 13 is a very good game and truly a snapshot of what a MP game could be like on the Vita. I'm still making my way through the campaign solo. I reserve coop for my friends and it's great fun!

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NastyLeftHook04989d ago

this is going to sell 30 million vitas.

Patriots_Pride4989d ago (Edited 4989d ago )

Sad but true.

@below - The uploader has not made this video available in your country.
Sorry about that. Stupid youtube : (

NastyLeftHook04989d ago (Edited 4989d ago )

good metallica song

BISHOP-BRASIL4989d ago (Edited 4989d ago )

You can just find it on Youtube alternative links, like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Great music and great performance in the clip indeed.

To think I used to bang around like those fans in the beginning just bring back memories... and neck pain... and hangover remorse... and I kind of miss my old man lectures too!

EDIT: Forgot to add the link.

hardcorehippiez4988d ago

yea metallica are a great band . wonder whatever happened to the game they were supposed to be making . Sad but true was a great song but i still prefer the ride the lightning album and song fade to black. i dont have a vita yet, but when i do i wont be rushing out and buying cod . i dont like what it has become on ps3/xbox 360 so i dont want it on vita. battlefield now thats a different story.

rbluetank4989d ago

i hope it get released for the Vita with extra content to help out sell for he Vita. i want extra content and not just a port....

PersonMan4989d ago

Soooooo tired of hearing or reading the words "Call of Duty"!

CALL OF DUTY SUCKS!

I want some real games on the vita.

Parapraxis4989d ago

Call of Duty will be huge for Vita, more Vita's sold = more games.
You have nothing to lose from a hugely successful franchise hitting this platform.

WeskerChildReborned4989d ago

It's not like we are forced to buy Call of Duty games anyway, a COD on a Vita interest's me since i wanna see how it will end up.

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Kotick claims lawsuit objecting to MS-Activision deal was "tied to Embracer's desire to boost sales"

Former CEO describes lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund as a "collateral attack" on Activision Blizzard.

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OpenGL1d 6h ago

Yeah, the Microsoft deal has DEFINITELY worked out for everyone.

galgor1d 3h ago

Can this mother fucker just get lost already

PRIMORDUS1d 2h ago

He belongs in here ⚰️, hopefully sooner than later.

MrDead10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

Kotick Made $155 million from MS in the buyout, the little b*tch needs to stop whining. Thanks to this Microslop deal and massive industry consolidation thousands upon thousands of devs and other workers lost their livelihoods. This greedy piggie pervert needs shut up and f-off.

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Microsoft needs to listen or risk irreparable harm to Call of Duty

Windows Central: "The money may keep rolling in, but Microsoft is the custodian of one of the biggest selling video game series in history. If something doesn't change, I fear we'll reach a breaking point and irreparable damage will have been done."

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StoneTitan51d ago

Because ms is so good at managing studios, surely they will get it right

:P

franwex51d ago

In my view, they should probably merge MP with Warzone and essentially make it free to play like Halo Infinite. The campaign/zombies mode can be $30 yearly DLC. I know this would be insanity as most COD players essentially pay the full price of the game simply for the MP. However-with a shrinking player base they may have to consider it. Making it free would bring in a ton of players.

Profchaos51d ago

To late MW3 should have been a lesson but here we are two years later with a steaming pile a shite called blops7

bsingle4051d ago

Nothing lasts forever, eventually something will come along to make people forget about COD

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1Victor51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

@Oumba:”We’ve heard that story many times before 😂”
You know what we seen many times good franchises been run into the ground by bad management like h___o , f___a and most of the sports game oh I forgot the dynasty warriors
Oh forgot to say
Happy thanksgiving to all the N4G members
🥳 🍗 🦃

MDTunkown51d ago

Halo killer once arrived and technically call of duty killer also arrived, its name is Fortnite

dveio51d ago

Call of Duty was riding the revenue horse and charts for ~20 years. Whether undeserved or deserved.

But I endorse everyone to remind you that Microsoft could have decided differently when they took it over.

The money was certainly there, and they could have taken their time revamping the franchise:

Current-gen tech, manageable microtransactions, not imitating Fortnite and returning to core values of the franchise's origin.

They didn't.

Let's see next year. Hopefully without the then 13 years old PS4 and One hardware.

blacktiger51d ago

you need to stop saying "let see next year"

XBManiac51d ago

dveo is an alias of Phil Spencer?

XBManiac51d ago

dveio is an alias of Phil Spencer?

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Xbox May Update: Retro Classics Come to Xbox Game Pass, PC Gaming Updates, and More

A variety of new updates are available this month across the gaming platforms. Coming today, Retro Classics games are available to play for Xbox Game Pass members. Players who stream on the Xbox app on PC now have an additional streaming option with GeForce Now. Game Bar introduces quick settings, visual updates for Widgets in Compact Mode, and coming soon, Microsoft Edge Game Assist, an in-game browser that brings an immersive game-centric experience to Edge. And Xbox gift cards can now be redeemed for any amount via Xbox Rewards.

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darthv72240d ago

While i appreciate the gesture.... all of these retro classics have been made available everywhere else. I am hoping to see some other Activision properties make their way out of the shackles of the 5th, 6th and 7th gen. Licensing be damned... bring back the Transformers Cybertron games.

P_Bomb240d ago

Love the Cybertron games! TF games have been shit lately. Would love to see that era revisited. I even did the multiplayer!

MrBaskerville239d ago

Is the retro classics for all consoles?

Obscure_Observer240d ago

Metaphor on Gamepass just announced! O.o

Seriously, this is the best generation of Xbox ever!!!

We can´t catch a freaking break from awesome games arriving all the time!!!

Deathdeliverer240d ago

It’s a HELL of a game. If you like JRPGs in the family of Persona, you will be in heaven… that is until you hear the various battle music…. then you’ll be somewhere BEYOND heaven!

babadivad239d ago

Just finished Clair Obscur. This should be fun.