Call of Duty development offer declined by Gearbox
During an interview several months ago with the German site KGN, Randy Pitchford stated that Gearbox only develops a game "when we can contribute to an existing brand something new - a kind of unique perspective and a new approach."
Mr. Pitchford does not feel that opportunity is present with the Call of Duty series.
Seeing how important the Call of Duty series is to Activision, and how dominant the game is due to a set formula the previous developers have followed each year, Pitchford went on to question just how much flexibility his studio would even have if they were to pursue the next Call of Duty.
Pitchford stated, "You have to play by the rules of the series." He then stated, "You have to do what is expected of a Call of Duty. In this I see but no real challenge for us. It would not strengthen our reputation as a studio, it would not be really motivating for our team."
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OG-Posted:
CuddleMuffins I don't want gearbox help making COD. They made NFS: The Run and that was the worst need for speed yet. Glad they declined it, they would have ruined it.
>Implying it haven't been ruined already.
CentPosted:
I don't want gearbox help making COD. They made NFS: The Run and that was the worst need for speed yet. Glad they declined it, they would have ruined it.
DubleJayJPosted:
Maybe this will wake people up and say,"Holy shit, even other companies realize COD is shit."
TaigaAisakaPosted:
Gearbox really knows what their doing. I'm glad they rejected COD. Much respect Gearbox :)
browningar96Posted:
good for gearbox. honestly i hope call of duty dies out so we can get back to playing real games
QuilityPosted:
HarmfulMushroom I don't think I've laughed this hard in a good long while! My respect for Gearbox just went through the roof. Turning down an offer that would guarantee big profits because you wanted to develop something new and unique, don't see that everyday haha.
Totally agree with you. Hope Activision stops making Call of duty games and move on.
HarmfulMushroomPosted:
I don't think I've laughed this hard in a good long while! My respect for Gearbox just went through the roof. Turning down an offer that would guarantee big profits because you wanted to develop something new and unique, don't see that everyday haha.
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