Infinity Ward updates CoD site

Days after the rumors revolving around CoD 4 and Infinity Ward spread, the latter still refuses to comment on the matter and remains tight-lipped. However, the developer’s silence is not exactly without a crack as their latest action somewhat betrays their future intentions and plans.

Infinity Ward just re-launched its official site, adding community-focused features as well as updating its networking and communication capabilities. “We worked with our fans to create a web site that speaks to their interests and in order to create an environment where fans can stay informed, express themselves and connect with one another,” says Community Manager Robert Bowling.

Aside from sections devoted to the history of various installments of the Call of Duty franchise, strategy guides, IRC links and fan/clan web site tool kits, here are the major developments added to their site:

• Squad-Building: Users will be empowered to create and build their own squads for Call of Duty 2. The customizable Squad mini-site profiles will include private squad chat rooms and forums, along with rosters, photos and profiles and the ability to set up events, send out challenges, recruit and more.
• Social Networking: Users can set up personalized accounts and create/update their profile, build a network of friends, upload photos, send email, post events, create/manage clubs, maintain a personal calendar and more.
• Podcasts: Download regular interviews straight from the team at Infinity Ward. TheyÂ’ll address questions and comments from the community, as well as offer featured interviews.
• Developer/Modding Tutorials: Tips and tricks for modeling, scripting, mapping and modding in all forms are available here.
• FAQ/Suggestion System: Got a question or suggestion? Community members can search for the answer here; if the answer canÂ’t be found, questions can be posted.
• Server Admin./Modding Sections: Tips and tricks, plus useful information and help for the more proactive player.
• Montage Mayhem: A forum for members to show their skills on film by posting their own tricked-out gameplay movies.

Days after the rumors revolving around CoD 4 and Infinity Ward spread, the latter still refuses to comment on the matter and remains tight-lipped. However, the developer’s silence is not exactly without a crack as their latest action somewhat betrays their future intentions and plans.

Infinity Ward just re-launched its official site, adding community-focused features as well as updating its networking and communication capabilities. “We worked with our fans to create a web site that speaks to their interests and in order to create an environment where fans can stay informed, express themselves and connect with one another,” says Community Manager Robert Bowling.

Aside from sections devoted to the history of various installments of the Call of Duty franchise, strategy guides, IRC links and fan/clan web site tool kits, here are the major developments added to their site:

• Squad-Building: Users will be empowered to create and build their own squads for Call of Duty 2. The customizable Squad mini-site profiles will include private squad chat rooms and forums, along with rosters, photos and profiles and the ability to set up events, send out challenges, recruit and more.
• Social Networking: Users can set up personalized accounts and create/update their profile, build a network of friends, upload photos, send email, post events, create/manage clubs, maintain a personal calendar and more.
• Podcasts: Download regular interviews straight from the team at Infinity Ward. TheyÂ’ll address questions and comments from the community, as well as offer featured interviews.
• Developer/Modding Tutorials: Tips and tricks for modeling, scripting, mapping and modding in all forms are available here.
• FAQ/Suggestion System: Got a question or suggestion? Community members can search for the answer here; if the answer canÂ’t be found, questions can be posted.
• Server Admin./Modding Sections: Tips and tricks, plus useful information and help for the more proactive player.
• Montage Mayhem: A forum for members to show their skills on film by posting their own tricked-out gameplay movies.