Dont forget that CoD is actually released on a 2 year cycle, with Black Ops and Modern Warfare being two separate series made by two different developers
"yeah, you know that 3D device that we made, the 3D aspect isnt really important" (facepalm) "oh that clamshell design so it fits nicely in your pocket? Yeah we got rid of that too" (bangs head on desk)
What next, will you get rid of the touch screen and d-pad?
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