It seems there’s a little bit of confusion going around about the name of Infinity Ward’s upcoming title.
When the game was originally revealed, the trailer referred to the title as simplyModern Warfare 2, distancing itself from theCall of Dutyname. Follow up press releases regarding the title did the same, and I was even corrected by Activision PR in casual conversation when I called itCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
In an earnings call yesterday, Activision’s Michael Griffith referred to the title asCall of Duty Modern Warfare 2.He then went on to confirm that they expect the game’s sales to single-handedly fill an empty money pit with gold. Now,reports are flying aroundthat theCall of Dutyname has been reattached to the title.
It should also be noted that a few retailers, includingAmazonandGameStop, are also listing the game asCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
“The name of the game isModern Warfare 2,” an Activision spokesperson told us when contacted today.
So there you have it; that’s the official line… for now. Also,BioShock 2isnotcalledBioShock 2: Sea of Dreamsthis week, but may be called that next week. And Harmonix’s upcoming game featuring The Beatleswas notaRock Bandgame a few months ago, andis one today.
At the end of the day, does it really matter to you what the game is called? You know Infinity Ward is going to deliver an amazing experience, based on past performance. But do you think attaching “Call of Duty” to the title is a smart marketing move, or was the firstModern Warfarereception positive enough to let it stand on its own?
