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AAG: Can Infinity Ward Make MW2 09 GOTY?

In this article All Age Gaming take a look at whether renouned FPS developer Infinity Ward can make Modern Warfare 2 the 2009 Game Of The Year and trump games like Killzone 2.

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swiftshot93 - 188 days 19 hours ago

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1 - If it can wow me likw MW

then we are in for a real treat.

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DarK-SilV - 188 days 13 hours ago

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I think it will be the same with more new stuff, nothing mind blowing,
I'm 100% sure of this

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bomboclaat_gamer - 188 days 9 hours ago

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"I think it will be the same with more new stuff, nothing mind blowing,
I'm 100% sure of this"

stop digging info out of ur azz. u dont know what they will bring to the table. talking about ur 100% sure. and people agreed with u.

stupid

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GamerPS360 - 188 days 9 hours ago

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I just want bigger map for multiplayer. thats all.

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Mindboggle - 188 days 8 hours ago

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If its the same as COD4 and 5 but with new maps then it wont be goty...

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MC_KOOL_K - 188 days 7 hours ago

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1.5 - what id like to see

is full 1080p graphics, A map editor, Scenery damage/destruction, gold weapons only for prestige 10 players, And all gold weapons available for choice, Extra Perks for prestige players, different type of helicopters to call upon, and finally introduce the holy hand grenade and the flying sheep

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badz149 - 188 days 6 hours ago

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1.6 - @MC

are you talking MW2 or Worms?? hmmm...(imagine CoD with flying sheep!)

the game is going to be released this year and there is no screenshots or what so ever from the game released by IW! are they not confident enough to compete or what? I don't think that they should worry that much anout KZ2 because MW2 will surely sells more just because it's another CoD! even WAW sold in the millions while not being developed by IW! but...I'm also not expecting KZ2 level of gfx but if they include a coop story mode, I'll think it through - even with only CoD4 gfx with a little improvement!

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Panthers - 188 days 4 hours ago

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It NEEDS a different ranking system that doesnt just reward people who play a lot. It needs to reward good players. XP is dumb unless you can lose XP when you suck.

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shocky16 - 188 days 18 hours ago

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2 - Doubt it will be GOTY

However I'm sure it will be FPS GOTY, either this or Bioshock 2.

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2.1 Why dis | 188 days 18 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

II Necroplasm II - 188 days 9 hours ago

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Killzone 2's graphics will get Game of The Year.

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ExgamerLegends - 188 days 9 hours ago

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3 - lol no

MW2 will be good. but not game of the year good. Fps is gonna go to either Killzone 2, Bioshock 2 or MAG if it comes out. But seriously I think its gonna go to killzone 2.

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Gam71 - 188 days 8 hours ago

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Graphics does not a game make.
Gameplay does which is why it wont get GotY.

Not a bad game but not outstanding when you take the graphics away.

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fermcr11 - 188 days 9 hours ago

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Short answer based on their track record... YES THEY CAN

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Naar - 188 days 9 hours ago

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5 - why it will get GOTY for lol ?

killzone 2 will get GOTY 2009
MW2 is MW1 with difrrent map lol

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yaygames - 188 days 9 hours ago

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5.1 - Errrrr, no.

You speak as if MW2 is out. Also, killzone 2 was gd and had nice graphics, but that will not buy it GOTY, probably not even FPSOTY.

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ceedubya9 - 188 days 9 hours ago

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5.2 - Yeah

I think that Killzone 2 MAY get the nod for Best graphics. But by the end of the year, something else may even surpass it in that regard (Uncharted 2 is already heading in that direction). K2's gameplay is good fun, but it is pretty standard 1st person shooter stuff.

The year is still early, and IW definitely has the chops to make a better game overall, whether the graphics for Modern Warfare 2 take a bigger leap or not.

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pukeface - 188 days 7 hours ago

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dont worry ur kilzone 2 is going to get killowned by MW2 now that funny! lol

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Tiberium - 188 days ago

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5.4 - @Naar

that's a pretty ignorant thing to say considering we haven't seen any footage or screenshots of MW2. besides at least we know the controls won't have any "lag."

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PirateThom - 188 days 9 hours ago

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If it doesn't revolutionise the genre and have co-op, how can it?

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Fishy Fingers - 188 days 9 hours ago

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Dont forget the neon colours. They're a must.

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zoneofenders - 188 days 8 hours ago

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lol totally agree.
revolutionise the FPS genre or no buy!

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Mikelarry - 188 days 9 hours ago

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7 - i say

they should just keep doing what they do and im sure they could make it GOTY. i was not a big fan of fps untill i played MW and now im hooked. i cant go a day without playing MW. the game was well balanced from the perks to the weapons so if they keep to the working forumula and not drastically change MW2 im sure it will get GOTY

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Ghoul - 188 days 9 hours ago

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honestly ?

as far we know its kinda mw 1.5 everything bigger better more badass.
but a new installment of a game o the same engine and tech shouldnt win a GOTY award in my view.

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yaygames - 188 days 9 hours ago

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'As far as we know...'

We no nothing, so we can only speculate.

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II Necroplasm II - 188 days 9 hours ago

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Props to yaygames for having some common sense.

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Ghoul - 188 days 9 hours ago

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thats what i meant "as far as we know" :). personaly i cant wait for mw2 awesome game.

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yaygames - 188 days 9 hours ago

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OK :)

but I do agree, if they do make it a 'MW 1.5' personaly I will be a bit disapointed, but it is hard to think of much that IW can do to improve it much.

Amazing Graphics
Fantastic Controls
Intense SP
Addictive, Balanced and Rewarding MP

Not much you can do to improve on near perfection.

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zoneofenders - 188 days 8 hours ago

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nah i think you have forgot the most important part-----revolutionise FPS genre.
after KILLZONE2 i think every FPS should be judged by this standard.
no revolution? been there done that? -2 point...

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Gam71 - 188 days 8 hours ago

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How did KZ2 revolutionise the genre?
The multiplayer mode where it changes gametype every 5 mins was so simple and genius but thats it.
Do you understand what revolutionise means?

Clearly you've been sucked in with the hype and fancy graphics.

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mastiffchild - 188 days 9 hours ago

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IW did make a very big splash last time out and deservedly so. While I prefer KZ2 prolly cos I like the controls and longer learning curve I do love COD4 and the fact so many still play it is testament to it's accessibility and longevity.

I imagine we'll see a great many co-op options, better stat tracking, better matchmaking and, hopefully a longer and even better SP than last games efforts. Trouble is, will they be able to recreate the splash they made with MW? It'll be harder this time and I feel Uncharted2, Bioshock2 and a few other games will have a hand in the GOTY voting. Best FPS of the year r GOTY are possible but it looks much harder this time around.

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marcindpol - 188 days 9 hours ago

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i hope there will not be any vehicles in mp!

also i hope for dedicated servers!

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Fanboi - 188 days 9 hours ago

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11 - I doubt it

How are they going to beat Killzone 2's epic-ness and graphics? Don't think they can. Plus Killzone 2 can offer a fragfest that is, up until now, is only doable on the PC. What is MW2 going to do to top that? Are they offering 32 players online with dedicated servers as well? Don't think so.

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marcindpol - 188 days 9 hours ago

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32 players in K2 is just horrible.

i will be absolutely happy witch 18 or even 16 players!

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ceedubya9 - 188 days 8 hours ago

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11.2 - Man, graphics aren't everything.

If you take the shiny coat of paint away from Killzone 2, then the total game itself isn't any better than most 1st person shooters out there right now.

And having a whole bunch of players in a multiplayer match doesn't make a game better either. In lots of cases, it can be come a hectic mess.

Killzone 2 didn't revolutionize the shooter genre, it just made it prettier. Modern Warfare 2 is in a good position right now to become the best shooter of 09. We'll just have to wait and see how things go.

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BlackPrince 42 - 188 days 9 hours ago

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MW2's success will come down to how much IW innovates. If it turns out to be COD4.5 then it won't win game of the year, if they add some new element to spice up the gameplay then it very well might get game of the year.

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maverick1191 - 188 days 9 hours ago

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no vehicles
dedicated servers
better matchmaking

then its a contender sick of relying on the host to have a good connection all the time

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dylantalon - 188 days 8 hours ago

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killzone 2 should get fps of the year award because even though mw 2 will be good, its tech , physics, animation and graphics will be inferior to that of killzone 2 . mw 2 will have lag and bullet lag with inferior technology . i dont care what anyone says, inferior technological games shouldn't win awards because developers would have less reasons to push the boundries and work harder to make the best game possible .

look at gta 4, it was concidered rubbish to a lot of the fans but it won goty . mgs 4 was a more polished game with higher production value,. there were games that were better than gta 4 on a technological level . no multiplatform games should win game of the year in 2009. i haven't seen mw 2 but we all know it wont be as good as ps3 exclusive games on a technological level that are being released in 2009. uncharted 2 , killzone 2 ,and heavy rain should be in the mix to win goty. killzone 2 should win fps of the year .

it should upset a lot of people when inferior games with inferior technology wins awards because thats sending a message to developers that they dont need to work as hard to make a good game thats popular and will sell.

ps. the talon stands for talented

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ceedubya9 - 188 days 8 hours ago

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14.1 - Modern Warfare 2 isn't even out yet

We really can't say if IW's tech for the game will be inferior or not. I'm sure that they can upgrade their stuff over time. You be surprised by November. We'll find out soon enough if you are right, though.

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poindat - 188 days 8 hours ago

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This is entirely off topic, but how in the world does 'talon' stand for 'talented,' and why do we need to know this?

Y'know, just wondering.

Well to stay on topic, and just going by the pedigree, MW2 has a good chance at being a sure GOTY candidate. Not sure if it can win overall GOTY, but it'll definitely be up there as a good choice for FPS GOTY.

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drewsny - 188 days 8 hours ago

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15 - hypocrites

Last night when there was another post about killzone 2 winning FPS of the year. I said the award would be given to MW2 because it will be bringing more to the table this time and will approve on previous faults. The a whole bunch of ps3 fanboys came and replied with "are you stupid, you haven't even seen any gameplay yet". So ill say the same thing to people doubting MW2, how do you know it will be the same thing.

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Javier19 - 188 days 8 hours ago

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What else is there? theres no other real huge games coming this year

Thinking back, 2008 was immense! i mean we had COD WaW, Fallout 3, GTA IV, MGS4

what a year!

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Rich1631 - 188 days 8 hours ago

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Well, there is Halo: ODST, M.A.G., Bioshock 2, and Uncharted 2.

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Javier19 - 188 days 7 hours ago

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^ Halo ODST isnt even a real game
M.A.G - Cmon..
Uncharted 2, Has a chance
Bioshock 2, its the same game as the first imo..

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redsquad - 188 days 8 hours ago

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Unless MW2 'innovates' the FPS genre (which all new games MUST do to be worthy, apparently) then no, I can't see it being such a significant leap over MW1 to be considered GOTY.
After all, it's "just another FPS" isn't it?

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cronaldo7 - 188 days 8 hours ago

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Halo 3: ODST says Hi.

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Javier19 - 188 days 7 hours ago

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Halo 3 didnt even win goty lmao.

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Giriath - 188 days 8 hours ago

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Probably. The critics like Call of Duty, and the VGA is some sh*t. It definitely won't be my GOTY though.

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ravenl0rd - 188 days 8 hours ago

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FPS's should never be considered for Game of the Year. What is this, 1997? Seriously, that was when Goldeneye came out. Here we are playing the same game twelve years later, only prettier. That's not to say there haven't been terrific FPS games, but the genre allows for very little innovation sadly.

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 188 days 9 hours ago

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Yes they can. Its Infinity Ward you know. Those guys have great leveldesign, multiplayer leans heavy on that.

Just check how much COD4 is still played on 360 and PS3. Heck you see even people that bought KZ2 returning to COD4 MP a lot nowadays.

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@ Davy below

Well dude, this thread is about comparing KZ2 to Modern Warfare II isn't it? Thus, is it so strange I tell the truth about that? Seems you're insecure about me telling the truth I guess you needed to put a reaction like that.

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DavidMacDougall - 188 days 9 hours ago

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I agree with you, but i just can't stop laughing at the fact you can't say one thing without taking a knock at the ps3 somehow, insecure much?

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ELite_Ghost - 188 days 9 hours ago

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If the engine is upgraded then prob, if MW2 looks like cod4. Then it'll just be cod4 with new maps which would b gay. The campaign also should b as intense as the first one.

I don't think it will get GOTY but shooter of the year or something.

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maverick1191 - 188 days 9 hours ago

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it will succeed more in sales as its multi plat but we'll have to see gameplay first this article should be put up again once we see some gameplay footage

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Sir Ken_Kutaragi - 188 days 7 hours ago

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4 - If Infinity Ward mess me(i.e a PS3 owner)about then...

...i won't buy 'MW2'!!! :-/ (Like they did with 'COD4:MW')
Yep, i stick to what i say!!!;)
'KZ2' + 'MAG' is enough for me anyway in 1 year + i didn't buy 'COD5', looked the same as the rest really for me.
I wanted a REAL next-gen FPS, that is why i waited for KZ2!!!(WOW!!!and it is!!!) ;-P

But 'KZ2' + 'MAG' + 'MW2' in 1 year is AMAZING for a REAL;)TRUE GAMER like me!!! ;-P
(What utter BS when people on this say your not a real gamer if you don't own all 3 Consoles or you like just 1 console??? PURE idiots they are) ;)

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goflyakite - 188 days 2 hours ago

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They better support the PS3 this time around.

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Ripyealip - 188 days 1 hour ago

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even if it is like call of duty 4 i will still buy it. i dont own COD4 unfortunatly :( .thats the main reason i want it. this game can be GOTY.
what i want to see is: more players, bigger maps, full player custimization, more weapons, more perks, more weapon custimization, more g=multiplayer game modes, story as good/better as COD4, and more HACKERS

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