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What Would Xbox 360's November 2009 Looked Like Without Modern Wafare 2?

G4TV Writes:

"But what would November 2009 have looked like without Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? What if Activision decided the shooter needed more time and pushed it into early 2010? As a third-party, Microsoft would have no control over what happened. They would have lost their biggest game.

When I asked Aaron Greenberg about this scenario, he briefly paused."

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WildArmed5242d ago

I dont think it's just 360.
The gaming industry as a whole. The game broke all effen records =/
So yeah, Nov. would have been VERY different.
No matter how good/bad the game is, it did break alot of records

OGharryjoysticks5242d ago (Edited 5242d ago )

A quick look around and it's pretty obvious this was Microsoft's crown jewel this year. They had other games, but betting on MW2 was the main strategy this year. You didn't see a Halo ODST or Forza themed 360 released or any other game for that matter. But it wasn't rocket science. They have numbers for largest played game online and could easily put the 2 together. I'm quite sure there were a large number of 360 Modern Warfare fans who were thrilled to have the chance to buy a second system branded with the MW2 logo.

But on PS3 it's just another game. There isn't anything special between Sony and Activision on it and outside of the MW diehards on PS3 there's no incentive to run out and buy it. They didn't even bother to release the game in the new box logo format for shelf appeal.

This year Sony seemed to focus support 3rd party wise on Assassins Creed 2 and Batman earlier in the year.

Genesis55242d ago

Why speculate? It's something we will never know. Better question. What is December going to look like? Now everyone knows how broken MW2 online is.

Bereaver5242d ago

The real question would be......

What if those people that were banned had the choice of trading their games in for the ps3 counterpart.

Anyway, back on topic, lol. If there wasn't a MW2, there would have been more sales in different games, but I don't believe that it would be equally made on the 360. They just don't have enough games at the moment.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: New Season 6 MP Map Gameplay Videos

Here is a look at the first two maps of Season 6 for Multiplayer.
La Casa involves intense action in a Vill and Koro Village is a battle in the streets where enemies lurk at all angles and shadows.

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MW3 shouldn’t leave Modern Warfare 2’s overlooked playlist behind

Modern Warfare 3 is set to be one of the biggest COD games yet features-wise, but it shouldn't leave out one of the best MW2 game modes in the rear view mirror.

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Modern Warfare 2 Adds Pay-to-Win Items With Thermal Scope and Merlin the Dog, Here's How They Work

Some alleged Modern Warfare 2 pay-to-win elements were recently added, see what they are here and how they work.

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PunksOnN4G257d ago

The DOG is legit Broken if ur hiding in a room or grass he turns his head even if ur behind a closed door he turns his head and barks letting them know where u at thats PAY TO WIN!!!!!

LucasRuinedChildhood257d ago

I hope all the assholes who buy these get stuck in lobbies with each other. I skipped new COD games for a long time and a short time with MW2 convinced me to go back to on a hiatus.

With the skill-based matchmaking (engagement-based would be more accurate), I imagine this will make the game even more miserable for most players when the matchmaking has decided it's time for a tough lobby.

I played the OG MW2 recently on the Series X and it's disheartening how much more fun it is. I don't even care about the balance issues anymore. lol

PunksOnN4G257d ago

My friends dont play with me anymore i am former pro player and i even streamed on MLG for RX gaming the team i played for... My KD is always high 5-6kd my friends who i went to school with are not good wht so ever so with SBMM kicking in its always putting us in TOP TIER lobbys and they cant hang now they dont even tell me when they getting on LOL

ManMarmalade256d ago

I recently started playing OG MW2 again and I'm having a blast. Feels like I'm in high school again.

fr0sty257d ago (Edited 257d ago )

Welcome to COD under MS. It's all downhill from here, they're going to be looking to make that $68B back as fast as possible, at any expense to the player.

StarkR3ality257d ago

The deal hasn't even closed yet you pleb. CoD has been doing stuff like this since the loot boxes in WWII.

Nice try though pal.

TheColbertinator256d ago

Activision has never needed Microsoft or anybody for that matter to act like greedy bastards

PunksOnN4G256d ago

why did my 2nd comment about SBMM get downvited LOL?? Do we have people who Enjoy trash SBMM tbh make sense it caters to LOW KD players and u will never get better playing with the same trahs everyday LOL

andy85257d ago

Probably gonna see more of this BS once the deal is fully done..Gotta recoup that 70B.

Jin_Sakai257d ago (Edited 257d ago )

Look at Minecraft. The game hasn’t went anywhere since Microsoft bought them. No 4K, no 120fps, no graphics pack, and no Ray Tracing. Just some new biomes, mobs, and more skins as usual.

Same could be said about Rare. Who knows what will happen to Activision once they’re under Microsoft’s roof. We can all take a good guess though.

PunksOnN4G257d ago

TBH they did update it by accident then they pulled the update down on xsx and xss i remeber the XSX version having ray tracing but the S did not. Then after people seen that it was updated it was removed that same day

peppeaccardo257d ago

No way !!! Nobody wouild think they would monetize on items that weak asses will use to get advantage during multiplayer action !!! I would never think they would do that ... I mean is a free to play game after all ! /S
Wait once M$ will put their greasy hands all over Activizion and you will see what awaits the "lucky" ones who will play this slot machine of a game. Sooooo Lame !

jznrpg257d ago

They way it works is you give them money and more money and more money.

anast256d ago

It's a true phenomenon that people haven't figured this out yet.

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