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[IbizaPocholo]

 

[01011001]

CoD Mobile is actually really good.

it has really precise gyro aiming and decent touch controls.
and it has a best of of maps from older games

 

[ergem]

Will Cod be called Warzone to circumvent whatever CMA can come up with keeping CoD multiplatform for life? Starts with building the brand through mobile gamers.

 

[Heisenberg007]

COD Mobile is actually pretty good and has TDM and DOM game modes as well as the best older maps. Would be a shame to replace it with a Battle Royale Warzone.

 

[feynoob]

Do they even own cod?
Stop talking about it like you own it.

 

[DonJimbo]

COD Mobile was and is the best COD in years its stupid if its true

 

[BrutalTruth_]

This is why I never play mobile games.

They are GaaS that can be removed anytime and there's rarely any clapback as you lose all your progress.

Look at Apex mobile...

 

[Oddvintagechap]

That would be a very unpopular decision.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

oh...that dosen't seem very innovative at all.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

MS: Stop having fun!!!! That's not allowed!!!!

 

[AlexxKidd]

Do they even own cod?
Stop talking about it like you own it.

I have not been keeping up with the goings on but I find it hard to believe any organization is actually going to care enough or be able to stop this trillion dollar company from completing a purchase that they are hell bent on completing. Unless I'm a complete fool my take is it's only a matter of time.

 

[SomeGit]

COD Mobile is actually pretty good and has TDM and DOM game modes as well as the best older maps. Would be a shame to replace it with a Battle Royale Warzone.

Warzone Mobile, supposedly, also has 6v6 TDM and DOM but with less maps. Still if all maps and purchases don't carry over it will be a kick in the D for a lot of people.

 

[Celcius]

But will it be 200gb?

 

[Mister Wolf]

I'm looking forward to the Microsoft era of Call Of Duty.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Mobile.

Joy!

 

[feynoob]

Mobile.

Joy!

Not as joyful as that doggy.
Bring the cat back.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Not as joyful as that doggy.
Bring the cat back.

 

[Gambit2483]

Do they even own cod?
Stop talking about it like you own it.

They are trying to will it into existence

 

[feynoob]

I have not been keeping up with the goings on but I find it hard to believe any organization is actually going to care enough or be able to stop this trillion dollar company from completing a purchase that they are hell bent on completing. Unless I'm a complete fool my take is it's only a matter of time.

It depends on CMA.
If they say no, then the deal is dead as MS knows that alot.

 

[feynoob]

 

[Skifi28]

It's like me making detailed plans on how to spend vacation leave next month with my wife, even though I'm single and she's married to somebody else. Don't lose hope.

 

[GHG]

This strategy worked out great for efootball... Not.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Activision insists Call of Duty Mobile will be supported ‘for the long haul’ | VGC

Statement follows Microsoft claim that the game may be “phased out over time” for Warzone Mobile…

www.videogameschronicle.com

“We are committed to Call of Duty: Mobile as an important part of the entire Call of Duty franchise and our overall mobile strategy,” the company said in a message published on the game’s Twitter account on Monday.

“We have the best fans in the world and intend to continue supporting the game with a robust roadmap of fresh CoDM content, activities, and updates for the long haul.”

 

[Sub_Level]

CoD Mobile actually gets cool shit and cute waifus unlike the console game which just has Ghost-kun.

 

[baerman]

It's been speculated that the upcoming Call of Duty game might be named Warzone to avoid any potential issues with exclusive deals or licenses. This would ensure that Call of Duty remains available on multiple platforms for years to come.

The plan seems to involve building up the brand through mobile gaming, which could attract new players and expand the fan base. However, it's important to note that this is just speculation at this point and nothing has been officially confirmed.

 

[01011001]

It's been speculated that the upcoming Call of Duty game might be named Warzone to avoid any potential issues with exclusive deals or licenses. This would ensure that Call of Duty remains available on multiple platforms for years to come.

lol imagine if Microsoft buys Activision and then releases Call of Duty WHATEVERTHEFUCK on all systems... but then this brand new IP called Warzone is Xbox/PC exclusive lol, with its weirdly named first installment Warzone 3... like where are the first 2? am I right guys?

it's not call of duty after all! it's just a game called Warzone...
I wonder what would happen if they did that tbh. would that be breach of contract should they sign one with Sony?

 

[Barakov]

lol imagine if Microsoft buys Activision and then releases Call of Duty WHATEVERTHEFUCK on all systems... but then this brand new IP called Warzone is Xbox/PC exclusive lol, with its weirdly named first installment Warzone 3... like where are the first 2? am I right guys?

it's not call of duty after all! it's just a game called Warzone...
I wonder what would happen if they did that tbh. would that be breach of contract should they sign one with Sony?

I can see this happening. After all, Microsoft is very good at mismanaging the stuff they own.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Mobile COD was really really good.

 

[Three]

lol imagine if Microsoft buys Activision and then releases Call of Duty WHATEVERTHEFUCK on all systems... but then this brand new IP called Warzone is Xbox/PC exclusive lol, with its weirdly named first installment Warzone 3... like where are the first 2? am I right guys?

it's not call of duty after all! it's just a game called Warzone...
I wonder what would happen if they did that tbh. would that be breach of contract should they sign one with Sony?

It would be a Demon's Souls and Dark Souls situation. I've said the same thing about Modern Warfare and Black Ops.

 

[01011001]

It would be a Demon's Souls and Dark Souls situation. I've said the same thing about Modern Warfare and Black Ops.

Modern Warfare 2 back in the day was originally supposed to just be called "Modern Warfare 2".
Infinity Ward wanted to spin it off into its own series.

that's why the cover art looks like this:

CALL OF DUTY
MODERN WARFARE 2

Activision made them add the Call of Duty name back in for PR purposes.

 

[sainraja]

I am just surprised that COD on mobile is a thing and seems to be a popular one. I just can't leave the traditional way of gaming for it. For me, games that are unique to mobile are best on mobile or card strategy type of games.

 

[01011001]

I am just surprised that COD on mobile is a thing and seems to be a popular one. I just can't leave the traditional way of gaming for it. For me, games that are unique to mobile are best on mobile or card strategy type of games.

it plays really well.
I am super confused as to why it never released on Switch tbh.
it has controller support already (although not perfect), and it runs really well even on lower end phones. it was basically 60fps on my old Samsung Galaxy S7

kinda weird

 

[sainraja]

it plays really well.
I am super confused as to why it never released on Switch tbh.
it has controller support already (although not perfect), and it runs really well even on lower end phones. it was basically 60fps on my old Samsung Galaxy S7

kinda weird

I might have to give it a try sometime. And, yes, it is surprising that there is no Switch version given that this exists.

 

[SirKicksalot]

COD Mobile is incredible. It's a greatest hits of the franchise plus its own original content, which is fun and doesn't take itself seriously.
The only problem is the size. It's GIGANTIC despite their best efforts to keep it modular and compressed. I wish they could just port everything to a new engine like Fortnite.

There's also an official PC emulator.

 

[01011001]

COD Mobile is incredible. It's a greatest hits of the franchise plus its own original content, which is fun and doesn't take itself seriously.
The only problem is the size. It's GIGANTIC despite their best efforts to keep it modular and compressed. I wish they could just port everything to a new engine like Fortnite.

There's also an official PC emulator.

yeah... just like on console, that game is MASSIVE for its platform.

if you install all maps it's like dozens of GB or something right? which is ridiculous for a mobile game

 

[baphomet]

Already starting by removing CoD from 7 billion smartphones

 

[njean777]

Wait, since when can MS talk for activision? They don’t own them yet.

 

[Three]

It's been speculated that the upcoming Call of Duty game might be named Warzone to avoid any potential issues with exclusive deals or licenses. This would ensure that Call of Duty remains available on multiple platforms for years to come.

The plan seems to involve building up the brand through mobile gaming, which could attract new players and expand the fan base. However, it's important to note that this is just speculation at this point and nothing has been officially confirmed.

If Warzone Mobile doesn't have the COD name it's maybe some contractual obligation with the owners of COD:Mobile that they're working around.

That might be what the speculation is about. MS are cutting off Tencent revenue here by working around that competitors contract where they can, outside China.

 

[Tams]

I played and enjoyed COD Mobile for a few months (got myself nice sakura skin for my main weapon). But it's absolutely full of bots, which got old in the end.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Everyday Microsoft says something about cod they’re trying to get your money and wear out the IP.

 

[reksveks]

That might be what the speculation is about. MS are cutting off Tencent revenue here by working around that competitors contract where they can, outside China.

ABK are doing that, they already started the shift to Warzone instead of the mobile. MS may speed up the process.

Wait, since when can MS talk for activision? They don’t own them yet.

If you read the documents, they aren't. They/their lawyers are saying what they expect to happen and I think it's a fair assumption given ABK wants to maximise their profits.

 

[Bernkastel]

Will Cod be called Warzone to circumvent whatever CMA can come up with keeping CoD multiplatform for life? Starts with building the brand through mobile gamers.

That would be a very unpopular decision.

MS: Stop having fun!!!! That's not allowed!!!!

lol imagine if Microsoft buys Activision and then releases Call of Duty WHATEVERTHEFUCK on all systems... but then this brand new IP called Warzone is Xbox/PC exclusive lol, with its weirdly named first installment Warzone 3... like where are the first 2? am I right guys?

it's not call of duty after all! it's just a game called Warzone...
I wonder what would happen if they did that tbh. would that be breach of contract should they sign one with Sony?

I can see this happening. After all, Microsoft is very good at mismanaging the stuff they own.

Already starting by removing CoD from 7 billion smartphones

It would be a Demon's Souls and Dark Souls situation. I've said the same thing about Modern Warfare and Black Ops.

"Warzone Mobile" is "Call of Duty:Warzone Mobile"

Call of Duty®: Warzone Mobile™ | Dive Into A New Era

Pre-register for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile for a chance to unlock rewards at launch. The next generation of mobile battle royale is here, featuring authentic COD gameplay, shared progression, and up to 120 player count matches on mobile!

www.callofduty.com

The transitioning to Call of Duty:Warzone Mobile was always going to happen. It will have cross progression with PC/Console which COD:M didn't.

Call of Duty Progression Shared Across Mobile, Warzone 2, and Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty Next confirms that Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2, and Warzone Mobile will offer cross-progression with a shared Battle Pass offering.

gamerant.com

The real reason they are doing this transition is because Call of Duty: Mobile is developed by TiMi, which is owned by Tencent

TiMi, the developers of Call of Duty: Mobile earned $10 billion in 2020

TiMi's parent company Tencent posted revenues of 156.1 billion yuan (approx. Rs. 17,43,46,64,57,628) and sources close to Reuters say that TiMi accounted for 40 percent of that total revenue.

www.moneycontrol.com

Meanwhile Warzone Mobile is developed completely in-house.

This strategy worked out great for efootball... Not.

They are not rewriting the engine. Warzone Mobile will release very soon regardless of the acquisition. The rebrand was so that they don't have to share most of the revenue to Tencent. I wonder if they share the revenue with Diablo Immortal, since it is made in-house. Another example is how all there Chinese releases had NetEase reserving 70% of all profits

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/blizzard-will-pull-%E2%80%98world-of-warcraft%E2%80%99-from-china-as-netease-deal-ends.1645733/

It's been speculated that the upcoming Call of Duty game might be named Warzone to avoid any potential issues with exclusive deals or licenses. This would ensure that Call of Duty remains available on multiple platforms for years to come.

The plan seems to involve building up the brand through mobile gaming, which could attract new players and expand the fan base. However, it's important to note that this is just speculation at this point and nothing has been officially confirmed.

Who said that?

Wait, since when can MS talk for activision? They don’t own them yet.

What he is saying is going to happen regardless of whether they buy them or not. Or maybe not?

ABK are doing that, they already started the shift to Warzone instead of the mobile. MS may speed up the process.


If you read the documents, they aren't. They/their lawyers are saying what they expect to happen and I think it's a fair assumption given ABK wants to maximise their profits.

Clickbait title will be clickbait.

 

[LordCBH]

That’s a shame cause Call of Duty Mobile is actually surprisingly fun to play.

 

[poppabk]

If you read the documents, they aren't. They/their lawyers are saying what they expect to happen and I think it's a fair assumption given ABK wants to maximise their profits.

I don't even think this information came from MS, the twitter just adds that for clicks and outrage.

 

[Ev1L AuRoN]

I, much rather play cod mobile on the good old death-match mode on my phone, then committing 20~30 minutes straight on a battle royale match.

 

[baphomet]

"Warzone Mobile" is "Call of Duty:Warzone Mobile"

Call of Duty and Call of Duty Warzone are 2 entirely different types of games.

 

[baerman]

It's been speculated that the upcoming Call of Duty game might be named Warzone to avoid any potential issues with exclusive deals or licenses. This would ensure that Call of Duty remains available on multiple platforms for years to come.

The plan seems to involve building up the brand through mobile gaming, which could attract new players and expand the fan base. However, it's important to note that this is just speculation at this point and nothing has been officially confirmed.

Just Thinking What happens when bought this franchises!

 

[Captain Toad]

Just Thinking What happens when bought this franchises!

You bumped this for that wonderfully constructed sentence?

 

[Represent.]

They are going to milk this and then water it down worse than Activision ever did.

Switch, mobile, PS4, Series S, One X, cloud, and your local fucking Samsung TV.

No new engine, no destruction, just status quo.


Hope the deal stays dead.