Call of Duty developer Infinity Ward was evacuated from their Los Angeles-based office today after allegedly receiving an emailed bomb threat. Speaking to Kotaku, one source said that police arrived at the studio this morning and instructed everyone to leave. There were no issues or complications during the evacuation.
The Infinity Ward bomb threat appears to be part of a larger string of bomb threats that have been hitting various establishments across America. The dozens of emailed threats each request a Bitcoin payment of $20,000. Institutions targeted include businesses such as Infinity Ward, schools, and government offices. Private residents have also reported receiving the emails. Threats have been reported all over the country, including credible reports coming out of Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Ohio, and California, in addition to a number of other places across the country.
On Twitter, the NYPD stated that searches have been conducted, but no devices have been found. The NYPD’s Counterterrorism Bureau is currently monitoring threats, but doesn’t believe they are credible at this time.
We are currently monitoring multiple bomb threats that have been sent electronically to various locations throughout the city. These threats are also being reported to other locations nationwide and are not considered credible at this time.
Infinity Ward is the studio responsible for Infinite Warfare, the Modern Warfare series, and whatever the 2019 Call of Duty will be (if the series’ three-year cycle continues). We’ve reached out to Call of Duty publisher and Infinity Ward’s owner, Activision, for comment on the bomb threats at the company and will update this story with any additional information they are able to provide.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Info Dump
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Everything You Need to Know - Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
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Campaign Won't Include Co-Op
Yeah, don't expect it. But you will be able to tackle the single-player from a linear story.
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Get a PS4 on November 4 and 5 to Get Infinite Warfare for Free!
On November 4 and 5 in the United States and Canada, anyone who buys a PlayStation 4 Slim at select retailers will receive a free copy of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Sony has announced. The deal includes the Uncharted 4 PS4 bundle, so if you pick that one up, you’ll receive a 500GB slimmer PS4, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare for $299.99 USD/$379.99 CAD.
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Here's the Complete Trophy List
For those curious! But remember, there might be a spoiler or two. Check the list of Trophies here.
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Pre-Load and File Size...Clear Your HDD!
Yeah, it's been said that it's 130GB in total. Good news? Infinite Warfare is just 44GB! Bad news? Both it and Modern Warfare: Remastered clocks in at 82GB before the day-one update. Applying those will net you a total of, you guessed it, 130GB.
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Jackal Assault VR Experience and Season Pass Detailed
Got a PlayStation VR? Good. You'll want to download the Jackal Assault VR Experience for Infinite Warfare. It's free for everyone, even if you don't own the game!
Check details about the VR experience and Season Pass here.
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Here's What We Think of the Beta
Didn't play the beta? Don't worry, check out our impressions piece and watch our top five video on the things we want changed.
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Infinity Ward Is Changing Quite a Few Things Based on the Beta
Speaking of the beta, here's what's changing based on user feedback.
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There's a PS4 Pro Trailer
It's no secret that almost every game will be made prettier by the PS4 Pro's beefed up specs. If you want to see how Infinite Warfare will take advantage, check the video above.
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Infinity Ward Wants Infinite Warfare to Be the Start of a New Series
Every Call of Duty developer has its own subfranchise, and it seems Infinity Ward is ready to start a new one with Infinite Warfare! Check out what the studio thinks of it here.
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Combat Rigs Replace Specialists
While Black Ops 3 had Specialists, Infinite Warfare will have "Combat Rigs." Check out the video to see the different Payloads and Traits that you'll be able to play with come launch.
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Weapon Crafting Is a Thing Now
Just like in your favorite RPGs, weapon crafting is now part of Call of Duty! In Infinite Warfare, you'll be able to craft weapons from Salvage. Watch the video overview above, or check the different tier weapons here.
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Over 80 Weapons in Crafting System
Is Call of Duty an RPG now? If you like crafting weapons, Infinite Warfare will have "over 80" armaments for you to make!
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12 Maps Out of the Box
Hate games that skimp on maps at launch? Infinite Warfare won't suffer that fate as it'll have 12 maps at launch, with another one added as a pre-order bonus!
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Quickscoping Will Be Back
Infinity Ward confirmed quickscoping will be back, and we experienced it in the beta, even. You might be jumping for joy or getting annoyed at this bit of news -- depends on where you stand.
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We Talked to Infinity Ward and Asked Stuff
We interviewed Multiplayer Project Director Jordan Hirsch a lot of things about Infinite Warfare's multiplayer. Don't believe me? Check our interview out.
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It Has the Most Disliked Trailer on YouTube
Yeah, Infinite Warfare didn't have the smoothest of reveals, what with its trailer getting the most dislikes in YouTube history. Activision, understandably downplays it and spins it to their advantage.
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DICE Got Into a Pissing Contest for Some Reason
It wasn't just fans that didn't like the Infinite Warfare reveal, as even Battlefield developer DICE (or at least a handful of its employees) even went on social media to tear the reveal video a new one. One even called it "2010 graphics." Of course, with these kind of things, an apology was issued after.
But DICE might have had the last laugh, as the BF1 trailer got the most likes in YouTube.
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Celebs!
Call of Duty is no stranger when featuring celebrities, and Infinite Warfare won't be any different. Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington will be the main villain in Infinite Warfare, and he's not the only one. UFC champ Connor McGregor will also make an appearance.
Even its TV spots have celebs! Check out Olympian Michael Phelps and comedian Danny McBride here.
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There's Going to be a YOLO Mode
Yep, you read that right. There's a few different modes for single-player that should entice you to play it more than once. There's a Specialist and a YOLO mode. Check the link below to see the changes.
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There's Going to Be Zombies!
If you liked zombies in last year's Black Ops 3, you'll be happy to know that an iteration of it will be in Infinite Warfare!
More details and gameplay from "Zombies in Spaceland" can be seen here.
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Vanilla for Those Who Just Want Infinite Warfare
Want the no-frills version of Infinite Warfare? Get the standard edition. You get the game, and that's it. No extra fees involved, but no extra game, either.
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Legacy Edition Includes Modern Warfare: Remastered
In case you want to play Modern Warfare: Remastered (and why wouldn't you?), you need to remember to buy the "Legacy Edition," that's priced at $80. Got that? Good!
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy Pro Edition Nets You MW:R and the Season Pass
Modern Warfare: Remastered not enough? Yeah, go get the "Legacy Pro Edition" which is priced at $120, and includes the game, MW:R and Infinite Warfare's Season Pass that'll house the four map packs.
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You Can Get Modern Warfare: Remastered Digitally!
Prefer digital? Here's what the "Digital Deluxe" edition gets you:
DIGITAL PRE-ORDER DETAILS:
Pre-order Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and receive Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare Multiplayer Beta Access*, starting 10-14-2016.
Pre-Order and get access to Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Remastered** Campaign 30 days early. Access begins 10-05-2016.
**Pre-Order and get access to Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Remastered single player campaign mode 30 days early. Access begins 10-05-2016. At launch, Modern Warfare Remastered will contain only 10 MP maps from the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game. Additional MP maps will be made available by 12-31-2016. Modern Warfare Remastered is a full game download. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com/MWR_FAQ.
Pre-orders also get access to the Terminal Bonus Map, the Zombies in Spaceland Pack, Bullethawk & Hellstorm packs + a Calling Card set.
Pre-order and receive a bonus after checking out:
- Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare - Pre-Order Theme
- 1000 Black Ops III COD PointsPlay on 11-04-2016, Midnight Eastern Time.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE EXCEPT WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW.Get the best digital value with the Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare Digital Deluxe Edition. Includes Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Remastered AND Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Season Pass*** for one great price!
