New content comes to Xbox 360 users first.
It’s already been proven that Activision's newest entry into the Call of Duty franchise does, in fact, print money, but the six million players who paid extra for “Elite” status have yet to see a return on their investment.
Infinity Ward adds some new content that won't cost you a dime.
There are a lot of people playing Modern Warfare 3 and with a large gaming community comes a large spring of creativity from which to draw. Since the game went live back in November, players have been building custom play modes in order to create more unique and interesting gaming experiences. Well it seems that Infinity Ward has been paying close attention, as today they are updating the Modern Warfare 3 playlists, modifying existing game modes and adding some entirely new ones that may be familiar to a few of you out there.
Which breaks the entertainment record set by James Cameron's Avatar in 2009.
As expected, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been a massive success for Activision. Like past installments, the game has grossed in the billions; however, Modern Warfare 3 has managed to reach the mark faster than any other. In just 16 days, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has made $1 billion. This surpasses a record set by James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar, which grossed $1 billion in 17 days. This data is according to Charttrack and retail customer information.
Apparently John Carmack rewrites game engine code quickly.
Less than a week ago, we reported that the Doom 3 source code was approved for release, but temporarily delayed due to a potential copyright infringement. John Carmack stated an intention to rewrite the section of code in question to ready the source for release. Work must have been completed in a timely fashion, as the source code is now readily available through GitHub.
The Ban Hammer taketh away...
Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling announced on Twitter that over 1600 bans have been given out to those who cheat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The bans were issued to stop "Any attempt to cheat, hack, or glitch" the game.
...since some code could be legally unfeasible.
John Carmack announced at QuakeCon 2011 that the source code for Doom 3 would be released to the public as open source after the release of RAGE. However, some of the source code will probably be rewritten to avoid some legal hassles with Creative Labs.
Scientists find that Call of Duty can actually print money!
On the heels of a record breaking first day, Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has done the expected and shattered the five-day sales record for all entertainment-based media. The game has taken in a staggering $775 million worldwide in that timeframe, destroying the previous record held by last year’s Black Ops that made $650 million in the same span and Modern Warfare 2’s $550 million.
Man threatens employee after messing up his Modern Warfare 3 pre-order.
In now the second story about Modern Warfare violence, a man in Colorado became very angry after his local Best Buy screwed up his Modern Warfare 3 pre-order. Lomorin Sar, a 31-year-old man, started asking employees what time they were done working so he could shoot them in the parking lot as they left. Then, for good measure, he threatened to blow up the store.
Modern Warfare 3 sells a bajillion copies on day one.
We all knew that the launch of Modern Warfare 3 was going to be big, but I’m sure most wouldn’t have thought that the game would clear over $400 million in its first 24 hours of release. From just two territories.
Surprise, surprise....
In a move that is sure to surprise absolutely no one, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick confirmed that there will be another installment in the Call of Duty franchise making its debut in 2012.
