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Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies hits iPhone App Store
I don’t know about you guys but my favorite mode in Call of Duty: World at War is none other than Nazi Zombies. Sure, the other modes are cool but there’s nothing like being locked in a room with a never ending supply of zombies to destroy. However, the only problem with this is that only PS3, Xbox 360 or PC gamers could get down on the fun.
Today, Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies has hit the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch allowing for the zombie slaying game play we’ve all come to know and love on a handheld platform. The gave will allow for 4 player WiFi or 2 player Bluetooth multiplayer gameplay with Achievements, Leaderboards and future support for DLC.
All of this can be yours for just $9.99, what are you waiting for?
via joystiq
Xbox Live cuts prices of World at War DLC until November 1st
If you’ve yet to pick up one or more of the Call of Duty: World at War map packs and just so happen to own an Xbox 360, now is the perfect time to do so.
Major Nelson has just let us know that all 3 of the game’s map packs will be getting a 50% price cut which means Map Pack 1, 2 and 3 will be going for 400 Microsoft Points until November 1st.
Got it?
Average World at War owner has spent $9 on DLC
Have you spent money on Call of Duty: World at War DLC? According to recent reports, chances are you have — It seems that the average World at War owner has spent $9 on DLC.
Gamasutra reached this conclusion by saying the 3 DLC maps for WaW currently on the market have sold nearly 7 million copies netting Activision close to $45 million in revenue. Do the math and that apparently comes out to U.S. WaW owners spending on average $9 on DLC.
So folks, need more proof that both World at War and Modern Warfare 2 are sure to see a very DLC packed future?
World at War Map Pack 3 coming next month
Treyarch only released the second map pack for Call of Duty: World at War last month and already they are gearing up to launch the game’s third installment.
Appropriately entitled Map Pack 3, this pack will include three multiplayer maps and an additional Nazi Zombie map. Pictured above is Revolution, one map to be included in said pack, with pictures of the other two maps, Breach and Battery, included after the break. Unfortunately, Treyarch released no screen shots of the new Nazi Zombie map, Der Riese.
With the success of World at War’s previous 2 map packs it’s no wonder that Treyarch would continue to release similar content. I mean, the game is published by Activision, remember?
via Kotaku
Call of Duty: World at War getting Double XP weekend, too
Just like Epic, Treyarch has decided that they will hold a Double XP weekend for Call of Duty: World at War to celebrate the 4th of July. Just like Gears of War 2, this event will take place on July 3rd and run until July 6th.
Additionally, on July 3rd, Treyarch is gearing to launch a playlist update that will incoporate the recently released Map Pack 2 into the Core and Hardcore playlists.
For those of you who are waiting for a Double XP weekend to go prestige, now’s your chance.
Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 hits tomorrow
Just in case you’ve gotten bored of the plethora of maps already released for Call of Duty: World at War, Activision and Treyarch are gearing up to drop the game’s second downloadable map pack which is set to launch tomorrow, June 11th.
This World at War pack will run you 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99 and will include 3 new multiplayer maps, Corrosion, Banzai and Sub Pens in addition to a new Nazi Zombie map, Shi No Numa.
New Nazi Zombie map? Count me in!
CoD: World at War DLC pack sells over 2 million
Treyarch is excited to announce that their first map pack for Call of Duty: World at War has managed to sell more than 2 million copies downloads since its March release:
“This is a huge milestone and we are so appreciative of our incredibly supportive community who continue to play and enjoy the game,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “We’re hard at work on Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 and look forward to delivering that in June.”
Sure it’s a good game and all but everyone who’s anyone loves the Nazi zombie feature that Treyarch introduced to the Call of Duty series. And, considering the forthcoming Map Pack 2 is going to include a new Nazi zombie map, it’s probably safe to say it will sell as good if not better than Map Pack 1.
Read (Kotaku)
Activision has high hopes for Modern Warfare 2
There’s no questioning the fact that both Call of Duty 4 and its succesor Call of Duty: World at War were huge successess.
Well, Activision isn’t pleased with these results and is looking to make even more of a killing with their forthcoming Modern Warfare 2.
In a recent conversation held with MCV, Activision brand manager Simon Wells was quoted to say the following:
“We want to propel this year’s title to be the biggest selling video game of all time. That may raise some eyebrows, but step back and look at the franchise’s trajectory through preceding launches, and this objective starts to look viable.”
So yes, expect the sort of promotion that was done with Halo 3 to return for Modern Warfare 2. Call of Duty branded Mountain Dew Game Fuel anyone?
New Call of Duty World at War Maps Ready for Download
For the people who are looking for a different challenge, the battle rages on, as Activision Publishing, Inc. and Treyarch today announced the Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1’s availability for download on the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system.
Players will fight through the burning streets of Berlin in “Nightfire,” take position in the deadly jungles of “Knee Deep” and carefully traverse the bombed out underground of “Station.” The Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 will also add another heart-pounding chapter to the four-player co-op Nazi Zombie mode with “Verruckt”
The map pack is available on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system for $9.99. The Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 will be made available for Windows(R) PC at a future date to be announced.
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New Call of Duty: World at War “Verrückt” trailer
A new trailer showcasing the new “Verrückt” Nazi Zombie map for Treyarch’s Call of Duty: World at War has hit the internet today.
Featuring in the video is a general low down of the map along with an important feature; perks in the form of cola’s. You’ll be able to drink cola found in various machines that give you powerups like the ability to shoot faster and the ability to quickly revive a downed teammate.
Sounds cool, but how will it stack up against the much loved original zombie map?
Read (Kotaku)
CoD: World at War demo hits Xbox Live
Major Nelson has recently announced on his blog that the demo for popular FPS Call of Duty: World at War has hit Xbox Live for download.
Featured in the demo is the campaign mission “Hard Landing, which players will be able to venture through in both single player and online co-op with up to 4 players.
The game has been out a while but this is definitly good for those looking to play it before they buy it and haven’t had an opportunity until now.
Call of Duty: WaW map-pack to hit March
Activision has recently updated the official Call of Duty: World at War site with news of a new map pack set to hit this March. Included in the pack are 4 all new levels, one of which is a zombie level that we heard of earlier today.
The four maps will be entitled: Nightfire, Station, Knee deep, and Verrückt (which is the zombie map). Upon reading the following description, taken from the game’s official website, Perks-a-cola really caught my eye; A perk vending machine of sorts? Fine in my book given a zombie infestation!
More on the levels below:
Nightfire
In “Nightfire,” players take to the streets of a war-ravaged Berlin with only the flames of the burning city to expose the enemy.
Station
“Station” offers a bombed out underground train station littered with hidden passageways and destroyed subway cars.
Knee Deep
“Knee Deep” takes place on the island of Peleliu in a once tranquil village turned chaotic Japanese command center.
Verrückt (Zombie Asylum)
The fan favorite 4-player co-op Nazi Zombies Bonus Mode returns with “Verrückt,” a terrifying Zombie asylum featuring more weapons, perks via the addition of Perks-a-Cola machines, electroshock defenses and the endless zombie horde.
Unfortunately there are no date specifics or hints to how much the pack will cost, bummer.
Call of Duty: World at War PC patch 1.2 hits today
For those of you playing the latest Call of Duty title, World at War, on the PC a new patch bringing the game up to version 1.2 has hit the internet today.
Other than some changes here and there, a daytime version of the map ‘Makin’ will also be included in the patch, not bad.
Update list below:
• Free Multiplayer Map! The tide is out and the sun is high – this daytime version of Makin sheds new light on the battle!
• Fixed exploits that allowed for power ranking servers.
• Fixed router related server authentication errors.
• Fixed HTTP Redirect functionality for downloading mods
• Fixed sound device crashes stemming from Emulated Sound Devices
• Fixed exploit which allowed players to color their name tag.
• Hits now register properly while targeted player is leaning.
• Enabled /cg_drawfps in multiplayer games.
• Fixed command-line +connect functionality
• /cg_fov no longer resets to the default value in between matches.
• Dedicated servers automatically reconnect to the Master Server in case the Master Server resets.
• “Accept Game Invite” is bound to its default key, F10.
• Implemented fix for attempting to join password protected servers from the server browser.
• Fine tuned Bolt-Action Rifles for balance.
• Screenshots no longer overwrite each other.
• Fixed various multiplayer map related issues and exploits.
Head here to download the update.
Call of Duty Could Go Back to WWII Again
Gamers may be tired of World War II games, what with tons of shooter series set during the era, including the popular Call of Duty series. However, World at War, the upcoming entry in the franchise, senior producer Noah Heller believes that there is still room for more antics set in World War II.
"I can’t say that there won’t ever be a WWII Call of Duty game again, but … it’s gratifying that we’re able to show the close for once, rather than the opening," he said. "The war is over and both campaigns have a very clear ending."
To illustrate his point, Heller pointed out some parts of the great war that is yet to be explored: "People definitely haven’t seen the final charge of the Red Army, people haven’t seen what the fighting was like in Okinawa."
Call of Duty World at War is in development at Treyarch. It is currently in beta.
3D Screenshot of Call of Duty: World At War
Activision has released a QuickTime VR, or as they call it, a “3D screenshot” of the new Call of Duty title: World at War. The “screenshot” is an image, which can be viewed in 360º, is of a lone soldier using a flamethrower on a bunker. As expected of a game using the Call of Duty 4 engine, the scenery, lighting, and other visual effects all look spectacular. Even with the expected level of visual quality, the fire effects still stand out as being particularily good. Considering the game does incorporate a lot of flame thower, and other fire mechanics in its gameplay, it’s a good thing that the developement team at Treyarch has gotten it to work correctly. Or at least it works visually. Call of Duty: World at War is set to release November 11th (Remberance Day), and will be available for all current systems, with the exception of the PlaySation Portable.