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Activision - This Is Unacceptable

NextGN writes: "Before I picked up Call of Duty: Black Ops for my PlayStation 3 I was well aware that it might be the down-ported version – it just seemed to be the more reasonable choice for me since I have the rest of the series on that console. The past games, though inferior, were still very much playable so it really didn’t bother me too much. Unfortunately, that’s not the case at all with Black Ops for the PlayStation 3. Treyarch/Activision have botched up something that I have been holding out for this entire generation, and only on the PlayStation 3 – it’s 3D gaming."

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SuggestionBoy5532d ago

It's all about money. They are probably taking bribes on the side and paying the PS3 port team less. It's all business.

units5532d ago (Edited 5532d ago )

take off the tin foil hat

Kitchen_Sink5532d ago

It does sound a little bit crazy but people do all kinds of weird things for money. Microsoft knew that Call of Duty would be a big success so they could have easily signed a contract limiting the benchmark of the PlayStation versions. It's like this: you own a muffin making company. One coffee shop offers you a contract to only sell them the freshest and tastiest muffins, the others get the left overs. :P

-Alpha5532d ago (Edited 5532d ago )

It really doesn't matter how likely it is. If you don't have proof that it's happening then you honestly have nothing other than a belief. Not surprised everybody here would buy an Activision/MS theory. But if you have no evidence to support it there is no reason anybody should believe it.

If I were to tell you that the moon landing didn't happen and vaguely refer to how the government isn't trustworthy and is secretive, should you believe me? Or would you demand proof?

We know EA and Sony are partnering up. Does this mean Sony paid EA to make the 360 version of Dragon Age inferior? Since you guys operate on assumptions, this should be just as likely, shouldn't it?

By the way, anybody care to share what is inferior about this port that isn't inferior with any other multiplatform PS3 title? A lot of PS3 multiplat titles are inferior on the PS3. Some more than others, and other times the 360 version is inferior.

The biggest omission on the PS3 is the lack of dual-log in. Nobody seems to have a problem with Sony getting exclusive content for games. In fact, Sony promotes it with EA. MS promotes with Activision.

Why would MS go under the table to make the PS3 version inferior anyway? Why not promote exclusive dual-log in for split-screen? See the problem here? If Treyarch wanted to hold back the PS3 version they don't need to go under the table. They can make it inferior if they damn please and give the 360 version all the goodies.

It makes no sense for MS to bother sabotaging the PS3 version. What do they gain out of it? Rage on the internet? Declined sales for the PS3 version? Anybody who wants BO probably already has it on the PS3.

The lack of dual-log in and networking issues are the biggest things wrong with the PS3 version. There isn't much else except for maybe slightly superior graphics on the 360.

I am not surprised if the networking is acting differently for all 4 consoles or that the PS3 version has more networking issues than the 360. Treyarch however has been on top of fixing known issues on the PS3 regarding networking. If they have a deal with MS, why would they bother doing this? Do you guys sincerely believe MS decided to throw money at Activision for timed-superiority?

The PS3 version of games have always gotten second treatment from numerous games.

Bad Company 2 is getting patches out on PS3 first. The networking also was worse on the 360 than on PS3 around launch.

By everybody's logic, PS3 is conspiring with EA to keep the 360 version down, right? It couldn't POSSIBLY be that EA is using the PS3 as the lead platform like Activision is using Xbox, can it?

Dragun6195532d ago

It's not really that hard to believe considering, before PS3 Slim, Kotick was willing to drop Support for the PS3.

Probably starts development on Xbox 360 first, then do a last minute port for the PS3. They probably see that Call of Duty will always sell, no matter what platform, especially Kotick, considering he joked about adding a Subscription for Call of Duty.

RageAgainstTheMShine5532d ago

yup Microshaft at its very best.... stealing games.

This really ain't no news. This is so 2007.
Don't you PS3 owners never ever learn?

Whoever wrote this article, Come on learn from your mistake, shake your head, just help yourself & move on.

It doesn't take a genius to understand what MicroShaft has been doing to destroy the gaming industry.

We got Gran Turismo 5.

Longrod_Von_Hugendon5532d ago

Meh.. I'm waiting for KZ3/RES3/Crysis 2.

Da_Truth5532d ago

@ Alpha-Male: the problem is that modern warfare 1-2 ran identical on both systems...so there was no need for an inferior port this time. The only thing that changed from MW2 to BO is the deal between MS and Act for Call of Duty DLC...which makes you wonder if that deal affected the quality of the PS3 game...Act probably told MS we can't give you the game exclusivity since we make tons of money from the PS3 version, but we can make your version better.

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-Alpha5532d ago (Edited 5532d ago )

@Da_Truth

Sure, but that still doesn't prove this conspiracy theory.

Note that as a whole, Treyarch's engine has been inferior to IW's and that you are comparing two different devs. WaW wasn't much different but that doesn't mean that the BO engine was sabotaged for PS3.

I have little doubt that they just didn't do a good enough port, it's got nothing to do with MS paying Treyarch to sabotage the PS3. It makes no sense.

"Act probably told MS we can't give you the game exclusivity since we make tons of money from the PS3 version, but we can make your version better"

Again, this is an assumption that has no proof. It's easy to assume such things, but if there is no evidence, there is no reason for people to believe it.

Can you list me everything you think is inferior on the PS3 version? Dual-log in is the big one, mind you. But wouldn't you think MS would promote that instead of secretly sabotaging the PS3? And if they did, why would they keep it a secret?

The thing with having a vague theory is that there are many questions left unanswered that get filled with assumptions.

Eamon5531d ago

Alpha-Male22.

One of the few people on N4G that actually speaks sense and with pure objectivity.
Have a bubble. Although, you seem to have a lot anyway lol.

jebabcock5531d ago

@Da_Truth

Treyarch had nothing to do with MW 1 or 2. The last COD they worked on was World at War. traditionally there has always been a noted difference between the COD games treyarch has produced compared to those that Infinity Ward has produced. That being the case, yes mw 1 and 2 could have worked flawlessly on the ps3 and black ops could have problems. It would be better to maybe compare how problematic WAW was on the ps3.

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TheLastGuardian5532d ago (Edited 5532d ago )

Is it just me or does Bobby Kotick look a little stoned in that picture? Just look at those red eyes.

SodoBot5532d ago

Could also be the reflection of the hell-fires burning deep inside his mind. :)

dktxx25532d ago

Naw thats just his true form showing.

UnSelf5532d ago

he was crying from laughter at the millions who still buy COD

xTruthx5532d ago

After game trailers, IGN and even square enix got caught switching pics from ps3 and putting them on 360, nothing is hard to believe. People can just live in denial if they want.

n to the b5531d ago

never heard this. link please?

PhoenixDevil5531d ago

@n to the b
http://www.qj.net/qjnet/new...
yer they got caught red handed, i dnt think this is the worst thing either as i remember seeing an article on N4G doing a graphics comparison n the PS3 photo had been edited so the L1 button turned into the left bumper n it was very hard to notice that looked very shady

airforcex5531d ago

Unlike the PS1, the PS3 was poorly designed for quick ports.

Guwapo775531d ago

Like money is an issue when it comes to Call of Duty. Reserve a comment for games that barely scratch 100k sold.

visualb5531d ago

bobby kotick doesn't care if your PS3 version of COD sucks

you gave him money. now shut up

or get a 360 and satisfy his deal with Microsoft.

AKS5531d ago

A guy like Kotick only cares about money. Consumers aren't exactly sending him a message of displeasure by throwing bags of money at his feet every time an annual Call of Duty game is released. As long as he's getting paid like that nothing will change.

mittwaffen5531d ago

Been caught before, hell even the chocolate industry has been caught fixing prices. Why wouldnt games be doing the same thing?

Same dev costs, give PS3 people a lesser version (They dont know better, they'll buy it)=Acitivison.

Otheros005531d ago

One word that describes everything about usa.
Healthcare

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BrownRanger5532d ago

Oh, Mr. Kotick, why do you have to be such a meanie? :(

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demonddel5532d ago

just get the 360 version or play ur many exclusives u always brag about u fucking cry babies

Silly gameAr5532d ago

Sounds like a plan to me, minus the wasting money on Black Ops part though.

Lyr1c5532d ago

Cry babies?

If I were a cry baby, I'd be playing Kinectimals........

demonddel5532d ago

ok everybody is out to sabotage the PS3 and everybody is on MS payroll we all get it now i dont know whose worst these crybabies or them teabaggers i mean the tea parties

Nathaniel_Drake5532d ago

Or I would be paying for online play hehehe

TheNocturnus5531d ago

Well said. PS3 Blows! Buh our exkluzives! They blow too. Bubble for you!

Lyr1c5531d ago (Edited 5531d ago )

Hi, I'm Nocturnus30, and I'm a troll.

Thank you.

TheNocturnus5530d ago

Hi, I'm Nocturnus30, and I HATE the garbage that the PS3 is. Call me a troll if you want, that will not change the fact that I hate the PS3 based on my own personal experience from owning 2 of them.

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5532d ago (Edited 5532d ago )

I avoided this game for any platform. Can't believe also had problems on PC, which this was the main Platform for COD Series, more reasons to avoid this game and next CODs also.

Good thing I save the money for GT5 and the G25 Wheel.

Ace Killa 085532d ago

U living in the pass bud, great games started on pc and now the industry does not care where it came from, just where it would sell more

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

galgor1d 2h ago

Can this mother fucker just get lost already

PRIMORDUS1d 1h 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
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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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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.