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

[tmanmushroom]

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

[ksense]

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_2pacalypse]

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 :)

[miyamoto]

Less Arguing More Destroying
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.

[frelyler]

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.

[ilikestuff]

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_Gamer]

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

[SilentNegotiator]

It's the first dual stick portable COD game.

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

[sinncross]

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.

[ronin4life]

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-YaMi]

@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..).

[yabhero]

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

[Jazz4108]

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....

[bishop-br]

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.

[slaton24]

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

[farhad2k8]

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.

[NBT91]

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_5150]

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

[Snookies12]

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.

[flankhim]

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

[slaton24]

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

[Ult iMate]

>>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.

[Snookies12]

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... :[

[JoeReno]

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.

[JoGam]

Agreed, Unit 13 is AWESOME. Must buy!

[himdeel]

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!

[NastyLeftHook0]

this is going to sell 30 million vitas.

[Patriots_Pride]

Sad but true.

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

[NastyLeftHook0]

good metallica song

Related video

[bishop-br]

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.

[hardcorehippiez]

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.

[rbluetank]

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....

[PersonMan]

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

CALL OF DUTY SUCKS!

I want some real games on the vita.

[Parapraxis]

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.

[WeskerChildReborned]

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.

[Drainage]

lol no it wont. A console game wont revitalize a handheld system. Especially when they are both different audiences. COD players only want COD, they'll be spending their money on COD:BO2 for Ps3 or Xbox 360

[ninjagoat]

Biggest issue is Activison won't allow anything to cut Microsofts throat. So in of that make of it what you will. I can name a few other companys that this would not have been an issue with.

[MrBeatdown]

Sure they will, as long as it makes Activision more money. The only reason Activision cares about Microsoft is because Microsoft makes them money through timed DLC.

[chrispen9]

I'm worried about this. I want it to be badass but not being able to use the L3 or R3 buttons might kill it.

[Tundra]

If they map it correctly it could work.

* Press and hold the rear touchpad to sprint.
* Swipe the front capacitive touchscreen to knife.
* Press Down on the D-Pad to toss grenades.

Everything else could be mapped to original controls.

[mushroomwig]

That would take a while to get used to but I think it could work. It still wouldn't be as fluid as the console counterpart though.

[DEATHxTHExKIDx]

trying to get vita users to buy into COD if they already dont own it on a console. More of the same.

[NightmareLuffy]

Call of Duty will hopefully be a system seller. The Vita needs much more games and support. Via 3rd parties and 1st parties.

btw...you can buy a PS Vita in Germany for 150€ incl. VAT. That's probably 180-190 Dollars...

[josephayal]

So what does this mean for Vita owners? Well obviously it means that they'll be
able to experience COD on-the-go, or on the toilet in full HD

[OooHJohnny]

Or at your office when the boss is out... xD

[GynGa]

COD-like games are not that attractive to play in the toilet actually. Pickup and play games are more suitable for such situations IMO. Mutant Blobs Attack and Treasures of Montezuma Blitz are just perfect.

[MasterCornholio]

I would hate to play online and hear someone swear like crazy while they are straining themselves on the toilet

" I kill you piece of ugggghhhhhhh sh!it. Damn it I was distracted (fart) god when will it come out ugggghhhhhhh"

Seriously I hope I don't ever hear that through my headphones.

XperiaRay

[mushroomwig]

Port or not, a COD title for the Vita would do incredibly well. It would be a money printer for both Sony and Activision.

[Ultr]

This will probably be the first COD I will buy since MW1 hahahahahaha :D :D

Bring the original PsVita games!!

[WayneKerr]

Still I dont want a Vita

[teedogg80]

Well you're missing out on one hell of a handheld my friend. I've had my Vita since Feb. 15-first edition bundle-and it is one of the greatest things I've ever bought. I got friends that say they would never touch a handheld, they played my Vita and they are all jealous of me lol.

[Siren30]

The vita is the greatest thing you ever bought? I smell fanboy b.s

[Seraphemz]

Vita is amazing, and although im not into COD i think that its going to help the system a lot!!

I would rather have Monster Hunter myself....cant wait for it to come to the vita!!

[Prince_Dim-Lu]

Amusing to watch one of the coolest games to hate, become the savior of the PS Vita,.. and now all the hopes and dreams are put on COD... the game people that don't play it, love to hate.

Ironic.

[Outside_ofthe_Box]

I'm going to repeat what I told another "fanhater" before...

Use common sense. CoD is popular whether you like it or not. So of course it will boost sales when it releases on the vita, but since you have your fan hater goggles on you wasn't able to utilize the common sense that EVEN CoD HATERS are able to see..

http://n4g.com/news/998316/...

Odd.

[Prince_Dim-Lu]

I love COD... my favorite game as you can tell by my Clan Tag as my avatar.... still doesn't stop it from being very, very amusing that people are looking to COD to save the Vita.

Are you a hater of COD? because if not, then you didn't even have to say anything.

BTW... COD haters don't have commons sense. otherwise, they'd stop crying about a game at the end of a cycle generation, they'd stop crying about a new engine that isn't going to come this gen. They'd stop crying about how COD that sales millions upon millions, they'd stop crying that they need to change a winning formula.

Again... very amusing to me to see COD haters, wanting COD. I'll stick with it.

ps... Odd to see your link. my gamer tag.. miDnIghtEr20C. look it up. or my Clan 20C aka Twenty Club if you need to see it on COD Elite. also, my web site, showtimeforfree.com

Edit.. since i can't comment anymore... this is for everyone who says COD sells a lot.

Well of course it does. But guess what? The COD haters want COD to fail. they want BF to outsell it. They want COD gone.

Again.. Amusing to see them want COD to sell now. Guess what? It's going to be the same COD as always... and it will sale a crap load... just like the COD haters don't want to happen.. they want COD to fail.. to stop.. to not sell.. and now they are going to want it to sell.

Amusing.

[Hicken]

Amusing to watch a troll pretend he doesn't understand what's going on... again.

Then again, maybe he's not pretending.

Call of Duty is big. Every idiot knows that. So a Call of Duty on the Vita would, obviously, be big. now, I'm no longer a fan of the franchise, but I wouldn't be upset if a Call of Duty title helped improve the Vita's sales.

[Seraphemz]

Prince - I wouldnt consider COD a "savior". Vita is fine without it. But sales would go up with it, just like a Monster Hunter game in Japan is going to boost sales like crazy !

Give me MHP 3rd !!!!

[Outside_ofthe_Box]

It's funny, the comment below yours (#16 by coojo) is "cod sucks." So much for haters wanting CoD eh?

You really need to re-read the comments on here and you'll see that people don't have their "hopes and dreams" on CoD for the Vita. You're just trying to make it appear that way.

Once again people realize (even the haters) that CoD will boost Vita sales assuming that CoD is in fact as popular as everyone believes it is. It's more of an assumption that it will boost Vita sales as oppose to people praying and hoping that it'll "save" the Vita.

I don't think the "haters" "want" the CoD Vita title to sell, it's more that they ASSUME that it will.

[coojo]

cod sucks

[caliman87]

cod multiplayer
just need a good shooter that give plenty ofmoptions to play against 16 player through wifi would be sweet.

[Wolfbiker]

I think games like gravity daze, soul sacrifice and persona 4 will sell it....along with cross play and transfarring features implemented more

[momthemeatloaf]

Call of dooty won't sell the vita because you can play it on a console. Vita needs games that are vita only and are unique.

I bet Sony is sitting on their butts banking on call of dooty selling the vita lol Sony no wonder you're in third place

[Godchild1020]

I work in a retail store and you would be surprise when you hear how many people said that they will buy a Vita just to play COD on the go. Also there are a good amount of people I sold vitas to that said they can't wait for COD to come out for the Vita.

I don't care for COD really, but I will buy COD on the Vita if it's black Ops and has Zombies.

I really want a zombie game on the Vita, Dead Rising, Resident Evil or even Yakuza Dead Souls would be great.

[ZoyosJD]

There are individuals who buy COD for both 360 and PS3 every year whats to stop them from bying it on PSV if they can take that version everywhere?

It's going to sell just like it sells a certain console everyone thinks its exclusive to.

[jay2]

It's COD, the vita would get more 'Revitalized' by toilet duck
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[neutralgamer19]

It would be awesome if it wasnt a port for the vita (irregardless of cross play), but sadly we know how activision works.

However you can bet your money it will be a close console port having all the good stuff on the vita as on the console.

For the ppl that wish it is ported to the 3ds lol maybe it will but lets be serious this will be like the ps3/xbox version as opposed to the wii version (wii version being like the 3ds) everyone knows 3ds does not have the graphical capacity the Vita has that is not subjective it is fact!!!!!!!! And wii COD was utter trash imo.

[Acquiescence]

As long as it's a standalone title and not a port...
then it ought to sell exceedingly well. I was done with CoD years ago, but if it helps shift more of dat awesome hardware then who am I to complain.

[Ima9er4Life]

I agree

[Drainage]

i cant wait for COD VITA so I can laugh at the mediocre sells. HA HA HA

[Redcrimson101]

I'd rather see a cod built from the ground up for the vita instead of a port.

[Gr81]

Doubtful
Why would someone choose this version of the game over the console versions? Vita needs games that are Vita's alone, and not seen as competing with PS3 games. Or Jr. console games.

[brew]

It's not a "choose over the console versions" premise ... it is "in addition to" premise methinks.

[Gr81]

Then that's even worst.

[Moncole]

It will be a port with no cross platform play. Why would Activision make a new CoD on a system that not selling?

People have to stop thinking it will save the Vita, Sony has to release exclusives that cant be played anywhere else on the Vita and never release Vita games on consoles.

[jjdoyle]

LOL, don't understand video and link and title...just hoping it gets annonced at E3, and we can all relax a little.