Call of Duty 4 In The Works

A reliable source close to the Call of Duty development teams has revealed not only the
existence of Call of Duty 4, but vital details surrounding the game as well, including the
fact that it will be based on modern combat.

According to our source, Call of Duty 4 will be developed by Infinity Ward, the developer
behind the first and second installments. The three-way deal established between
Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Activision states that Infinity Ward will develop all even
numbered titles while Treyarch develops the odd numbered games, such as Call of Duty
3. Treyarch did develop Call of Duty 2: Big Red One as well, however.

As aforementioned, Call of Duty 4 is said to step away from the war torn locales of
World War II, instead focusing on the battlefields of present day. It is unknown if it will
take the same path as Electronic Arts’ Battlefield franchise, placing the spotlight on the
Middle East.

The source compared Call of Duty 4’s technical achievements to other games saying
that while most shooters have two or three critical points on the head, Call of Duty 4 has
16, saying that you can shoot the side of an opponent’s helmet to make it spin on their
head, or knock the helmet clean off. Supposedly you will even be able to shoot an
enemy’s ear off.

Although Call of Duty’s single player has always been a mainstay of the franchise, the
multiplayer is certainly something to write home about. Our source has said that there
have been multiplayer bouts with 54 players. PC gamers will be happy to know that they
will be able to join the action once again, as Infinity Ward is supposed to be bringing Call
of Duty 4 to the PC as well as consoles. Call of Duty 3 is only available on consoles and
eventually the PSP.

Activision press representatives were unavailable to confirm or deny these reports;
however, Amped IGO will continue attempts to gain verification.

Source: http://igo.ampednews.com/news/4832