MW3 – Robert Bowling Defends Deathstreaks and Talks DLC

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When it comes to the Modern Warfare series of the Call of Duty franchise, one of the biggest and most controversial issues lies with Infinity Ward’s (and now Sledghammer’s) decision to include deathstreaks in their games. Quickly, for those who don’t know, deathstreaks are in-game rewards, like faster sprint or more bullet damage for a short period of time, that a player receives for dying a certain number of times in a row. It was initially meant as a way to help out new players to the Call of Duty franchise or FPSs in general, but a large number of fans believe that is simply does not belong in a game like Modern Warfare 3.

When fans looked to Creative Strategist, Robert Bowling, saying that deathstreaks are a frustrating part of their CoD experience, he responded, “I agree but its a feature that is appreciated by an equally as large user base. One of those things.” While it may not seem like it, Bowling assures us that “many people reach out to express their appreciation for deathstreaks, helping them back into the fight.” Of course, Infinity Ward has listened to fan feedback in the past and removed infamous perks like Stopping Power and Last Stand, though they do appear in one form or another as deathstreaks in their latest title. When asked why the teams behind MW3 decided to remove Last Stand, yet keep Final Stand (the deathstreak version of the perk), Bowling simply responded, “Because Last Stand could happen every death, where Final Stand only happens after doing extremely poorly for a while in a row.”

Of course, it can be a monumental task to try to please everyone, especially when you “have 30 million people who play COD games online,” according to Bowling.

On a lighter note. Bowling also took some feedback for DLC ideas. One fan asked if they would ever consider releasing a free DLC that strictly included Modern Warfare 2 maps. Bowling answered, “Personally, I would love that! I miss my old favorites, but no DLC announcements yet.

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Source: http://mp1st.com/2011/12/07/mw3-robert-bowling-defends-deathstreaks-and-talks-dlc/

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VillainPosted:

-_-Nate-_- The people who don't like the Deathstreaks are either 'try-hards' or are mad because they died by someone with a Deathstreak on an amazing 'kill-streak'.

Or people who never get death streaks, because they dont die that many times in a row, then one kill away from a moab someone nukes the map with their deadmans hand

TTG_HoustonPosted:

Why don't They just Make a Game Type with No Death Streaks ?

-_-Nate-_-Posted:

The people who don't like the Deathstreaks are either 'try-hards' or are mad because they died by someone with a Deathstreak on an amazing 'kill-streak'.

powerslave5689Posted:

JME Why do people get awarded for doing sh*t?

I have never had that question answered. They just need to take them out the game and originate back to cod4+cod5 which where amazing cod games with literally no faults whatsoever.

Just a quick change in topic, I'd love to see some cod4 and mw2 maps in the DLC!

No faults huh? M16, Frag X3, Juggernaut for COD4 and the infamous MP40 Juggernaut, Second Chance/Last Stand. WaW was my favorite COD personally and it was only my 2nd one played. I love COD4 and WaW more than any other COD but they weren't without their faults. I would love to see maps like Crossfire, Terminal, Karachi, Ambush in MW3 though.

JMEPosted:

Why do people get awarded for doing sh*t?

I have never had that question answered. They just need to take them out the game and originate back to cod4+cod5 which where amazing cod games with literally no faults whatsoever.

Just a quick change in topic, I'd love to see some cod4 and mw2 maps in the DLC!

TTG_V3ry_P1ss3dPosted:

This games going to shit already, i'm giving it up for a few months and im a hardcore cod fan. This is the second disapointment with black ops being the second. cod4 ftw

ExperiencePosted:

Yeah I hate deathstreaks so much cause I always get killed when I am one away from M.O.A.B and the last dude blows up a c4 in last stand it is stupid and Can't wait for dlc :)

ToquePosted:

What about that DLC with Crossfire, Shipment, Terminal and Favela? What's going one you that DLC?

No Final Stand, Second Chance, Last Stand please! Hurts the Game!