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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: What Went Wrong - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.10.23

Nov 10, 2023
Gita Jackson, Staff Writer for VOX's The Verge, joins to discuss the rushed development of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 in just 16 months, the challenges of annual releases for game franchises like Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed, and the impact of capitalism on game development and live service games.
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  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3's rushed development cycle and significant crunch highlight the challenges of tight production timelines.
  • Digital Extremes' layoffs indicate a shift in focus and resources within the company, affecting external projects and publishing teams.

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Modern Warfare 3 developed in just 16 months

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 was reportedly developed in just 16 months, with the campaign initially planned as an expansion to its predecessor. The decision to expand the project into a full-blown sequel led to a rush development cycle and significant crunch for the developers. The game's release was met with mixed reviews, highlighting the challenges of such a tight production timeline.

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