During yesterday's analyst call, Activision revealed a plan to make more money from the COD franchise by selling something called "Day One Advantage" that will buy you faster experience points to use in the game.

Good idea or sanctioned hax?
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Edge writes: "Activision raked in millions in sales with 2007's Call of Duty 4, but the publisher sees more opportunities beyond the retail box with the upcoming sequel.

"We ... see strong opportunities to monetize online gameplay," said Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith during an analyst day on Monday. "The average Call of Duty player has spent nearly five full 24-hour days of their lives online since purchasing the game.

"Over time, we'll qualify more opportunities to increase the monetization of these activities."

Infinity Ward-developed CoD4 has paid downloadable maps available on digital storefronts, but with CoD5, developed by Activision studio Treyarch, downloadable content will be a considerably bigger priority."
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GameXtract writes "Activision has recently released the box art of the next Call of Duty game, World at War. Like all others in the past the box art shows off various soldiers shooting aimlessly in every direction, and screaming their lungs out. I wonder how long it will take before half of them realize their shooting in the wrong direction. Regardless you can get a full size look at the box art by click the above image. Also to note that this game will be following in the same foot steps as Modern Warfare, and will receive the all mighty M rating."

Get a full look at the box art after the jump.
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Activision announced that the war in Europe will begin on November 11

This is the official release date for Call of Duty 5: World at War
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D+PAD: We've just received word that Call of Duty: World at War will be releasing in the UK on November 14th. Gamers should also keep an eye out on the official Call of Duty website to pick up their "token" for the Xbox 360 beta.
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MTV Multiplayer writes: "UPDATE: This story was originally entitled: "Activision Says 'Call of Duty' PS3 Beta Details 'Coming Soon'." But Activision has informed us that their statement may have been premature. All details about any betas for "Call of Duty," including an answer to whether there will be a PS3 beta or not, will be released at a later date."
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It looks like there is a double dose of news coming from the folks behind Call of Duty: World at War. Today Activision announced the release date and another special surprise via press release:

"Boot camp will soon take on a new meaning, as Activision Publishing, Inc. and developer Treyarch, have confirmed plans for Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer betas in October for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and separately for download on Windows PC. These betas will serve as an early chance for players to practice the tactics needed for survival in the intense chaos of Call of Duty: World at War's Pacific and European theaters. Players will experience the game's new squad system, as well as fan favorite perks and kill streaks.

All preparation for the full battle will commence on November 11, 2008 when Call of Duty: World at War is released to retailers nationwide.

"We are excited to share a sneak peak of Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer with the community," says Mark Lamia, Treyarch Studio Head. "The team has worked hard to build upon the great history and foundation of Call of Duty multiplayer and we can't wait to go online to ramp up for our November launch."" -- Activision Press Release
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If you took today's news at its word, PlayStation 3 owners were being left out of the "Call of Duty: World at War" multiplayer beta.

Xbox 360 and PC players are allowed access in October. Last year, only Xbox 360 gamers were allowed access to the "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" multiplayer beta.

But Sony fans need not panic just yet. MTV Multiplayer asked Activision whether PS3 "Call of Duty" fans were being left in the cold.
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The first part of that title is purely subjective, but according to the article in the upcoming issue of GamePro that reader Mobius0077 posted in TVGB's Community Discussions area it is entirely true. That's right, the subheader of the article claims that from the time they spent with Call of Duty: World at War it is actually better than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. After reading the article and pretending it wasn't a total fluff piece TVGB can see where they're coming from.
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n the latest issue of OXM UK, it is Comfirmed that infinity ward are working on a sci-fi shooter. But does not go as far to say if this game is the next in the call of duty series.

The Call of Duty series is ones of Activisions most prised franchises. Famed for its realistic World War 2 combat, it was no wonder that many eyebrows were raised when Call of Duty 4 went modern...
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MTV's Stephen Totilo writes:

"Viewers of CBS' Early Show yesterday were treated to a sight arguably more extraordinary than swimmer Michael Phelps' procurement of eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

To win eight gold medals, a man merely has to swim faster than any other man in the world. That's easy compared to what appeared to happen on the Early Show, when the producers appeared to bend the laws of space and time as they presented Phelps a copy of "Call of Duty: World At War" for the PS3 - a game that won't be released for at least another month or two, if not further into the future than that. The CBS host assured Phelps that Activision wanted Phelps to have the game first.

I asked an Activision PR rep yesterday how this happened..."
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If the source over at Only the Games is to be believed, Activision's Call of Duty: World at War could be dropping in November, right before the wild video game holiday sales extravaganza.
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A list of Rumored Perks and Weapons for Call of Duty: World at War.
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Acti-Blizz has revealed in its Games Convention press conference that actor Gary Oldman will play a Russian sergeant in Call of Duty: World at War.
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PCGH says there are no visual differences in Call of Duty 5 between the versions for Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC. They refer to the statement of Cesar Stastny, who is responsible for the development of the PC version.
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I know that most of you will think that this is fake and such, but the guy that posted this, StrYdeR visited Treyarch about this game and they allowed him to tell this much.

"Hey gang! I'm back with another update on the latest installment in the Call of Duty series – Call of Duty: World at War. Another muzzle (so to speak) has been lifted allowing the community members that were present at the 'Community First Look' in Santa Monica to further discuss some of the things we saw/experienced.

Today I am pleased to tell you that I can discuss two more of the single player levels that we took a look at while we were at the Treyarch Studios.

The first one I am going to discuss has been referred to during development as 'PBY' – probably largely due to the fact that most of the mission surrounds you in a PBY Catalina. The PBY Catalina was an American flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s. It could be equipped with depth charges, bombs, torpedoes, and .50 caliber Browning machineguns and was one of the most widely used multi-role aircraft of World War II. PBYs served with every branch of the US military and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. In World War II, PBYs were used as anti-submarine warfare aircraft, patrol bombers, convoy escorts, search and rescue aircraft, and transports."

Full story available at the link below.
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via Kotaku:

"Just when we thought we were set for a good developer versus developer war of words, we find out that Treyarch has taken the high road, apologizing for remarks made about Gearbox Software and its Brothers In Arms series.

JD, Community Manager at Treyarch wrote on the official Xbox forums of the Gearbox-aimed slam."
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Activision has announced that fans of Call of Duty: World at War can gain access to exclusive screenshots, videos, and forums. Also, any gamer who signs up to be a Call of Duty VIP will be entered into a contest to win a copy of the game.
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Ahead of this weekend's Call of Duty: World at War reveal via Xbox Live Marketplace, comes a tasty little rumour hinting that the COD4 developer's next game will be a bit on the science fiction side.Take it with a pinch of salt for the time being, but an insider from Infinity Ward is reported to have said, "We are currently working on a new sci-fi title, we cannot release any more information as of yet, we may or may not announce it ... » Read More

The very first images of the next Call of Duty, World at War, were leaked online last night. If you were worried about the franchise's return to the safe and stale theater of World War II, these nine explosive - and surprisingly violent - screenshots may change your mind. ... » Read More