After allot of rumour and speculation about Call of Duty 5 (now called Call of Duty: World at War) we finally have something solid. It turns out that most of the rumours were true, but its not all bad news.

Firstly as expected, Treyarch will be developing it. Despite this though, it might not be the disaster that CoD 3 was. Activision gives the reason for the poor quality of CoD 3, is that it was only in development for 11 months. This time, they will have had the full 2 years to work on it.

Next, the series is returning to its World War 2 roots. This is very disappointing to some, after Activision announced it would take place in a "new theater". This new theater turns out to be the battle of the pacific, between America and Japan. European frontline action will also be included in the form of the Russians advancing on Berlin.

There is also news that no one will consider bad news. It is using the Call of Duty 4 engine, which will hopefully make the game feel similar to CoD 4, and should help bring the fast, action packed experience everyone expects from a Call of Duty game. And with more destructive environments hopefully adding to the experience, the future is looking better for the game which has already been subject to much criticism.

Also coming straight from CoD 4 is the online multiplayer element. Apart from adding new vehicles and a new leader system (where more perks will be unlocked for staying close to the leader) the multiplayer experience should stay true to that of the hugely popular CoD 4.

Other additions to the game include a 4 player online co-op aggressive Japanese tactics (such as ambushes) and the introduction of a flamethrower!!!! But the important question, is do people really care?

World War 2 shooters seem to have been milked for everything possible, so why do we need another one? Sure, these new features seem interesting, but is it really enough to revive an overused genre? I don't think so. What does everyone else think?

Source: OXM UK

The first episode of the Xbox 360 exclusive DLC will has been delayed until Q1 2009 according to an investor conference call with Take-Two CEO Ben Feder.

OK, so what does this mean? Well firstly, do not completely despair. We may not have to wait until 2009 for the content. Since it was announced to investors, this means Take-Two's fiscal year, not the proper year (why do business people have to make it so complicated for everyone else?), which means November 1st 2008 until January 31st, so it is still likely to be released this year.

So I suppose you're wondering why it is delayed? Maybe rockstar are working on something really huge? Like a new city, as has been rumored. Nope, Ben Feder explains:

"The reason we moved it is more about portfolio balance than anything else... the delay is not about development issues."

Now, I don't know what portfolio balance is, and quite frankly I don't care, but I know its nothing to do with game development thats for sure. I can understand the men in suits controlling retail releases, since that can be quite complicated, but DLC? I want my DLC when its ready, not when it it balances some damn portfolio!!!!!!

So, will I still care about GTA by then. I think so, but many people will have moved onto other things, and might not get it right away, especially since it will be in the Christmas rush of games releases. I suppose the business men know what they are doing with regards to sales, but it still seems pretty stupid to me. Unless they plan on leaving it till the end of the fiscal quarter, when Christmas is over and we're in a games drought, which would mean we will have to wait until '09.

Either way, I'm not a happy bunny.

Source: Kotaku

(Well, yestardays blog post was my first in nearly 2 years. Now I have done 2 in 2 days. I won't be doing daily posts, but I do intend to update it semi-regularly)

Anyone who is reading this - HUMANS ARE NOT ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE... I even have actual proof. I am even looking at the living proof right now. I just cant believe it. i can see physical proof that humans are not alone in the universe, and they were so close to home all along. Its a BUDGIE!!!

It's for real. Budgies roam the planet earth with us, we are not alone in the universe after all. I mean, i have seen that sort of thing in Science fiction programs like "Wildlife on 1" or even "Nature watch" but i never though it could actually be real. I am sure there is more life other than us and budgies, I just have to find the proof!!!!

(I know this is a really random blog post. I've been planning on getting round using this blog for a while, but haven't been bothered to do it. Now that I have I couldn't be bothered to do anything that required the use of multiple brain cells, so here it is . Hopefully I'll actually use it for something a bit better in the future).