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nicedrewishfela Master 8,297 posts since
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No Cod XP this year, how will they reveal MP?

Posted by nicedrewishfela on Jun 7, 2012 10:23 AM

Per Dan Amrich "OneofSwords", there will be no CoD XP this year.

 

Source: http://oneofswords.com/2012/06/e3-2012-no-call-of-duty-xp-this-year/

 

Which leaves me wondering how they will be revealing BlOps II MultiPlayer. Anyone have any ideas?

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  • theatriks Master 2,429 posts since
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    theatriks     Jun 7, 2012 10:27 AM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    They don't have to.

     

    MW3 was the first time they had a true full MP reveal.

     

    They can simply revert back to just showing the occasional MP trailer.

     

    Of course it's likely they might reveal more about MP at PAX Prime. That's generally the time they start to reveal minor details about MP anyway though.

    • nicedrewishfela Master 8,297 posts since
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      nicedrewishfela     Jun 7, 2012 10:36 AM (in response to theatriks)

      Yeah I just found it interesting as it seemed to be a success last year, gave the community a chance to get their hands on the game a little early. I think having to pay the settlement maybe took them out of the mood to put money out for a big event lol

      • theatriks Master 2,429 posts since
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        theatriks     Jun 7, 2012 11:41 AM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

        I agree. I thought they would annualize CoD XP, to be honest. It was thoroughly successful last year. Perhaps it's a matter of Treyarch wanting to do as much as they can with the time they have left before officially revealing anything too grand. Perhaps, like you said, it's a financial thing. I suspect that they won't stop it all together though.

         

        My prediction is; depending on how far IW/SH are willing to go next year, if they take as many or less risks than Treyarch, then we'll see another XP.

         

        I imagine they think that BOII will be drastically different, and they want that to be evident in the reactions all at once instead of letting people see everything early and diluting the anticipation and excitement. And possibly losing sales because of the jaded and cynical that don't buy it because they think it's not enough change.

         

        Though I suppose you can't please everyone. :]

        • rankismet Master 10,956 posts since
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          rankismet     Jun 7, 2012 11:43 AM (in response to theatriks)

          theatriks wrote:

           

          I agree. I thought they would annualize CoD XP, to be honest. It was thoroughly successful last year. Perhaps it's a matter of Treyarch wanting to do as much as they can with the time they have left before officially revealing anything too grand. Perhaps, like you said, it's a financial thing. I suspect that they won't stop it all together though.

           

          My prediction is; depending on how far IW/SH are willing to go next year, if they take as many or less risks than Treyarch, then we'll see another XP.

           

          I imagine they think that BOII will be drastically different, and they want that to be evident in the reactions all at once instead of letting people see everything early and diluting the anticipation and excitement. And possibly losing sales because of the jaded and cynical that don't buy it because they think it's not enough change.

           

          Though I suppose you can't please everyone. :]

           

          I was planning on going if it had been held.

        • nicedrewishfela Master 8,297 posts since
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          nicedrewishfela     Jun 7, 2012 3:18 PM (in response to theatriks)

          True, this community will never be 100% satisfied. It makes sense, what you said. It was almost like CoD Xp was held to cover up the fact they had produced a basically unfinished game. Its the old sleight of hand: distract someone with the shiny object whilst you steal their wallet.

          • Cable99 Master 11,890 posts since
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            Cable99     Jun 7, 2012 3:35 PM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

            nicedrewishfela wrote:

             

            True, this community will never be 100% satisfied. It makes sense, what you said. It was almost like CoD Xp was held to cover up the fact they had produced a basically unfinished game. Its the old sleight of hand: distract someone with the shiny object whilst you steal their wallet.

            Who the hell are you? Its driving me crazy-you SOUND like a couple people I know-and your post count makes me think this is a replacement account.

  • Koeswik Newbie 69 posts since
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    Koeswik     Jun 7, 2012 11:44 AM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    My friend will be upset, he's saved up all year so he can buy lunch their again

  • dstr001 Master 4,147 posts since
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    dstr001     Jun 7, 2012 12:29 PM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    Like others said; i am sad that they aren't doing it this year, was genuinely wanting to go, but they can simply do the same as what they did for Blops; a smallish venue for invited bigshots to go see MP in action.

     

    The only problem I had with that way of doing the reveal was the crappy videos we got out of it; like one giant tease lol. It may actually happen soon, since mark Lamia has been teasing revealing MP and zombies all through E3, not to mention the teasers within the E3 trailers (the zombie laugh and the hidden MP clips)

  • esmorgue Master 6,606 posts since
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    esmorgue     Jun 7, 2012 12:56 PM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    As they have before in trailers. I think CoDXp was more of a benefit for the charity that gained from it. Well, MW3  need all the charity it could get too.

    • Cable99 Master 11,890 posts since
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      Cable99     Jun 7, 2012 1:02 PM (in response to esmorgue)

      First-Koeswick-Freaking brilliant response!

       

      I was at XP. I found it: poorly planned, over-priced and over-sold. But that is merely me venting, based on 17 years in the hospitality business, including major event/banquet planning. So what do I know?

       

      As for the Reveal-a source I have(who shall remain nameless) has told me they are planning to strap little MP3/video players with MP game play vids to hundreds of turkeys and air drop them over 50 major cities.

      • esmorgue Master 6,606 posts since
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        esmorgue     Jun 7, 2012 1:25 PM (in response to Cable99)

        Well that is killing to birds with one stone. Free Thanksgiving Dinner on top of MP reveals. Wait... Are the turkeys plucked?

        • Cable99 Master 11,890 posts since
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          Cable99     Jun 7, 2012 1:47 PM (in response to esmorgue)

          esmorgue wrote:

           

          Well that is killing to birds with one stone. Free Thanksgiving Dinner on top of MP reveals. Wait... Are the turkeys plucked?

          "Les, what were you thinking?"

           

          "Andy, I swear to God I never knew turkeys couldn't fly!"

          • esmorgue Master 6,606 posts since
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            esmorgue     Jun 7, 2012 2:01 PM (in response to Cable99)

            Andy:" Maybe we should have done a Beta. Tried with Cornish Hens. They could use catchers mitts to receive packages."

             

            Les: " There's no time, we must make shipment, fly low..."

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        maccabi     Jun 8, 2012 5:20 PM (in response to Cable99)

        Cable99 wrote:

         

        First-Koeswick-Freaking brilliant response!

         

         

        yeah thanks cable i made that comment days ago on twitter

         

        But for the mp reveal.. wait a see Activision have a few special "events" planned around the world outside of the main games conferences still to happen.. heard it here first folks

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          rankismet     Jun 8, 2012 6:10 PM (in response to maccabi)

          maccabi wrote:

           

          Cable99 wrote:

           

          First-Koeswick-Freaking brilliant response!

           

           

          yeah thanks cable i made that comment days ago on twitter

           

          But for the mp reveal.. wait a see Activision have a few special "events" planned around the world outside of the main games conferences still to happen.. heard it here first folks

           

          Macc... it won't be in Hebrew.

           

          But if it was... Google Translator could handle it...

           

          ... unless you write it.

           

          אוהב אותך.

        • nicedrewishfela Master 8,297 posts since
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          nicedrewishfela     Jun 8, 2012 7:21 PM (in response to maccabi)

          Did I hear pool party MP reveal at Maccabi's house?

  • vims1990 Master 7,500 posts since
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    vims1990     Jun 7, 2012 3:57 PM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    If I lived in the US, I would be attending COD XP but a bit disappointed that they aren't having this event this year especially for a Treyarch COD title.

    • esmorgue Master 6,606 posts since
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      esmorgue     Jun 7, 2012 5:19 PM (in response to vims1990)

      There might be other events like last year. Remember fourzerotwo's whirlwind trip around the world to promote the game.

    • Cable99 Master 11,890 posts since
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      Cable99     Jun 8, 2012 1:32 PM (in response to vims1990)

      Dude-you didn't wait in the lines, or you wouldn't be so enthused.

      My feet still hurt. Everything had a Long line-it made Disneyland look easy.

      I even stood for 20 minutes to get lunch...

      • Koeswik Newbie 69 posts since
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        Koeswik     Jun 8, 2012 1:52 PM (in response to Cable99)

        Cable99 wrote:

         

        Dude-you didn't wait in the lines, or you wouldn't be so enthused.

        My feet still hurt. Everything had a Long line-it made Disneyland look easy.

        I even stood for 20 minutes to get lunch...

        Every store you ever go into in the UK ever are much like that, I feel your pain

        • insaine Apprentice 825 posts since
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          insaine     Jun 9, 2012 3:41 AM (in response to Koeswik)

          thats the brit mentality tho put a load of brits in a empty room with a till in the corner and we will que .

      • esmorgue Master 6,606 posts since
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        esmorgue     Jun 8, 2012 4:14 PM (in response to Cable99)

        Why didn't you wear your Orthopaedic shoes? Or have you not decided to switch out of the Moses sandals?

  • gallp13 Master 6,466 posts since
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    gallp13     Jun 8, 2012 4:32 PM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    Small MP reveal at gamescom Germany...August 15ish?

  • pmoneyxD Newbie 84 posts since
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    pmoneyxD     Jun 8, 2012 4:58 PM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    i know tv advertisement like mw2 did... how about wait and also ... its a surprise ...

  • epic-swish Novice 72 posts since
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    epic-swish     Jun 9, 2012 7:28 AM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    Just thought I would let this out, I wasn't tottaly sold on cod xp. I thought it revealed way to much and took away the sort of suprise we get when we play cod the first week or two.

  • jasonroloff Apprentice 905 posts since
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    jasonroloff     Jun 9, 2012 8:24 AM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    Reguardless of how they reveal it we will have to wait untill September for the reveal like every other COD.

  • weird-guy Master 6,908 posts since
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    weird-guy     Jun 9, 2012 2:49 PM (in response to nicedrewishfela)

    Most likely how they used to do it.

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