**Official Modern Warfare 3 Thread**

[n1zm0]

What's left of IW and the pockets of other Activision devs from Sledgehammer and Raven who have been called in to help have been dead silent about it but those who have had the priviledge to see what they've come up with so far have been saying bigger environments and destructible surroundings, imo if they didn't do something 'innovative' (*way to steal from your competitors* lol j/k) this time around it still wouldn't make a dent in sales losses simply because ppl will buy CoD with or without a new and improved grphx engine, even if they have to pay for re-used maps etc.

But since they haven't been saying anything maybe we're all in for a big surprise? The SP is supposed to continue where the MW story left off in a post-stateside war plot that will ahve the return of Soap and Price, it's the one thing about the series i at least enjoyed throughout since CoD1 even

E3, only a month away.

All the news pouring in looks like Activision is ready for the FPS fight this fall:


The biggest shift for the game appears to be in its breadth. We're told that Modern Warfare 3 will take place on a much larger, epic scale. It appears the game will explore the lead up to a blossoming set of engagements that could pull in other countries, creating a potential World War III scenario. The game will also feature large, urban destructible environments.

http://kotaku.com/5800337/modern-warfare-3-to-feature-bigger-story-more-destruction-this-fall

Activision had a quarterly earnings meeting and the words from the horses mouth:




“The creative excellence and sheer scale of the game we are making, and the unprecedented online universe that will accompany it will re-set the bar for this genre, giving players a new level of emersion, connectivity, community and of course epic action. The game to date has exceeded every internal milestone and we look forward to showing it to sharing it with you soon.”

“By any measure, Call of Duty is one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world and we expect this year’s game will set a new standard in the franchise.”

The new Activision Chief Executive Officer Eric Hirshberg said that he is pouring the investment into Call of Duty to “take the experience to an entirely new level.”


http://www.mw3blog.com/callofduty/new-call-of-duty-has-massive-scale/

until E3 and proper details/gameplay vids, i'll keep an open mind lol

[Xtrema]

Fuck this game with shitty lag on Xbox Live.

They need go server base like Battlefield before I'll buy into MW3.

[beecue]

lol how are they going to do destructible environment when they already said they are using the same engine ... I will probably get but they had to bring in 2 teams just to finish so I'm not expecting much

[n1zm0]

Could be photoshop or trolling but who knows:


I work for a company that does lighting projection for trade shows, television, movies, theatrical plays, etc. Every once in a while something like this comes down the pipeline before it hits the streets. This time I was lucky and didn't get hit with an embargo form to sign stating I wouldn't leak it, and seeming that E3 is so close to being a thing, who the hell is it gonna hurt if we get a tiny peek?


http://i56.tinypic.com/otkuft.gif

wtf is this, i heard Activision was interested in doing a pay2play thing like EA's BF play4free:


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http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/05/2vaks44.jpg

i call fake since there isn't even the IW logo on it but who knows.

http://electrichydra.com/forums/index.php?/topic/135-upcoming-titles-possibly-leaked-or-not-announced-yet/

[n1zm0]

The game opens moments after the cliffhanger ending of Modern Warfare 2 with the U.S. struggling to stave off a surprise Russian attack. The single-player campaign will ping-pong players around the world as they take on the multiple throwaway roles as a Russian Federal Protective Services agent, SAS Operative, tank gunner, and AC-130 gunner as well as key characters from previous installments and new recurring characters. The game will feature about 15 missions, kicking off with the invasion of Manhattan by a Russian force and wrapping up with a final encounter in Dubai.

The plot, as described, seems to be keeping with developer Infinity Ward's habit of delivering complex, short sequences punctuated by lots of gunfire and scene changes. The game also has players take control of several vehicles, returning gamers to the AC-130 gunship as a gunner and plopping them down in a tank as part of a U.S. Armored Division.

The Modern Warfare 3 Files: Exclusive First Details on the Biggest Game of 2011The single-player campaign, which appears to wrap up most of the unanswered questions and character fates of the first two Modern Warfare titles, also introduces new characters who appear to be destined for future Modern Warfare games, especially two Delta Force operatives codenamed "Frost" and "Sandman".

Multiplayer in the game returns with a chunky list of playable maps as well as two types of Spec Ops modes: "Survival" and "Mission".


Looks like legit screens to me:

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/05/mw3_multiplayer_splash.jpg


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http://betacache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/05/m14ebr.jpg

http://betacache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/05/_model_1887_iw5.jpg

http://betacache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/05/_ak47_iw5.jpg

more here:http://kotaku.com/5801353/modern-warfare-3-multiplayer-features-battles-in-brooklyn-clash-in-mogadishu/gallery/1



Sources tell Kotaku that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will have as many as 20 multiplayer maps, though it's unclear if some will be cut before release or perhaps sold later as expansion packs. The game will also include a powerful mix of mission-based and survival Special Ops modes. While the mission-based levels will be designed like the ones made popular in Modern Warfare 2, we're told, the survival maps will have players fighting until they're overcome by increasingly difficult waves of enemies.

While we haven't seen the game in action ourselves, we believe that the imagery is accurate. That doesn't mean things can't change before release.

We've contacted Activision for comment and will update the story when and if they provide reaction.

Multiplayer Maps

Alpha
Alps
Bootleg
Bravo
Brooklyn
Carbon
Coast
Dome
Exchange
Hardhat
Interchange
Lambeth
Meteora
Mogadishu
Paris
Plaza 2
Radar
Seatown
Underground
Village

Spec Ops Modes

Survival

Carbon
Dome
Radar
Seatown
Village

Mission

Civilian Rescue
Flood the Market
Invisible Threat
Little Bro's
Out of Africa
No Fly Zone
Wing Man




http://kotaku.com/5801226/the-modern-warfare-3-files-exclusive-first-details-on-the-biggest-game-of-2011

Doesn't look like a new or improved engine to me though... *sigh*

[beecue]

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Some rumors.



Video game testing is a pretty big thing these days due to the amount of content in games and the expectations from consumers. We were contacted by an anonymous tipster who was supposedly alpha testing Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and we were able to have a brief discussion with them.

With a reveal which will hopefully come soon a lot of you may be wondering what kind of features MW3 could offer. Our source was very brief with some of the information and we only managed to get some key details to what people may find important in Modern Warfare 3. Perks, Maps & Guns where revealed during our discussion which he made clear multiple times that some details may change through out development. Our source mentioned 5 perks that were available during testing which were Scavenger, Revelations, Pointblank, lifeline & Sleight of Hand. Two of these you may be familiar with but unfortanetly he only gave me a description of Pointblank & Lifeline. Pointblank is a perk which makes makes your "reticle smaller" as he described it is "Cheating in plain sight" and "Helps you hit the head", a perk that makes you more accurate at gaining head shots. Not much was shed on the perk "Lifeline" but to my understanding it is something along the lines of stopping power pro.

According to our source his weapons of choice were the Vector, Colt 45 & Pacer 56. The Pacer 56 doesn't exist, at the time I started to question the truth behind his story and he had this to say about it "It's suppose to be a new weapon imported if a new war started". Apparently, only one map was available during testing titled "Detour" which he made comparisons to Hotel in Black Ops. The pacing in Modern Warfare 3 was described as "Faster than MW2" and a apparent cover system exist in the game "Oh yeah, your suppose to be able to hold on to cover".

[n1zm0]

interesting that there's one for every country involved, i guess you'll be visiting them all in game, no Canada? :( i guess we have nothing that the Russian want lol:

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from one of the comments about what the russian voice is saying:

Everyone here is what is going on and what the guy says at the end of each trailer!!

The america one he says " 1, we have tricked the americans"

The england one he says " 2, use eveything for your advantage"

The germany one he says" 4, we now take over the country"

The france one he says " 3, only use the best if you want the job done"

[Xamim]

I don't know who translated those but that person got 3/4 wrong. Unless there are various version of each trailer, then these are correct.

America - "1, destroy the enemy's hope of winning."

England - "2, use everything to your advantage."

France - "3, use the weakness of your enemy to your advantage."

Germany - "4, attack from the unexpected side."

[Despair*]

Looks like Amazon is taking pre orders now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00503E8S2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=64bo-obpsa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B00503E8S2


They even have the release date set as Nov 8th.

[beecue]

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Well at least we might have some good MP maps.

[n1zm0]

Always liked the SP story, looks like it will live up to the continuation of Makarovs plan.

[dirtsniffer]

another year another cod

[jampack]

Seems ok but with that trailer, I still think BF3 is the best that's coming soon right now. But we'll see once more details emerge.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by jampack
Seems ok but with that trailer, I still think BF3 is the best that's coming soon right now. But we'll see once more details emerge.

As SP goes, I think MW3 taking it to the cities of western world is a whole lot better than BF3's mid east landscape.

BF3 should still be a better MP game tho.

[Zephyr]

Though BF3 looks like a better game, I'll probably still buy this as i do for every cod...

So pretty much...

http://i.imgur.com/CnGMx.jpg

[beecue]

If they take out the crap from MW2 like OMA, primary shotguns, heartbeat sensor, knife lunging etc it will be decent. They are adding horde mode too without the zombies. BF3 can't compete with the smoothness of COD which I love unless they changed it drastically.

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[n1zm0]

^ yes on MW3 you will be running @ 60 FPS on consoles, but i can guarantee i'll be running BF3 and alot more than 60FPS when it comes out :D but yeah i absolutely don't see a chance at all for BF3 to run past 30FPS on consoles even if they have new information pipeline streaming tech that they said they've done, FB2 engine will probably be a resource pig in consoles.

http://www.hookedgamers.com/content/features/219/l_bFFDhg_large.jpg



Fans of Call fo Duty (COD) can count the last game released in the series as a turning point. Until now you could buy the game, take it home, and play it online and offline to your heart’s content without spending another dollar while experiencing the full game (map packs excluded, of course). With the next game in the series, that is no longer going to be the case.

During a Q1 earnings call held yesterday, Activision confirmed that the next COD release will come with premium online features. That means buying the game will not be the end of your spending in order to experience all that COD has to offer in terms of multiplayer features.

Activision has not revealed specifics about what premium features means other than to say it will be “further online monetization.” That translates to gamers paying for more than just map packs this time round, and could even see them having to sign-up for a subscription.


the sad thing is if it goes this route, they will still have business no doubt, i've never ever swayed the route of paying to play a game online via subscription because i A: already pay the internet bill and B: payed for the base game itself

why should i pay a monthly subscription to play it again online (especially if it was on 360 which again, i already pay a fee to play my games online)

but at the end of the article it states that your hardcopy will still include the base game, but there will most likely be much more you'll have to buy other than map packs to get the 'full' experience.


http://www.mcvuk.com/news/44235/Next-COD-gets-premium-online-features

http://www.geek.com/articles/games/activision-confirms-next-cod-will-have-premium-online-features-20110510/

[dirtsniffer]

^^ will not support no matter what. paying for dlc is bullshit and i wish no one would do it

[n1zm0]

That being said, here's what our sources are telling us we can expect from multiplayer.

The game's multiplayer will be divided into cooperative Special Ops maps and traditional multiplayer maps. There will be no zombie modes in this game, not a surprise since zombies were introduced to the Call of Duty franchise by Treyarch and have, so far, popped up only in the Treyarch-developed games.

Special Ops will include both a survival, horde-like mode and a mission mode, with a total of a dozen maps and missions to choose from between the two.

As we've previously reported, there are 20 maps being worked on for Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer.

It is unclear how many multiplayer and Spec Ops maps and missions will come with the game and how many will be sold at a later date as add-on downloadable content.

Key to the multiplayer experience, is the ability for players to level up their characters and unlock perks to modify the effectiveness of their equipment, character and enemy equipment. The multiplayer matches also include killstreaks, which are special one-time rewards that are unlocked after a player kills other players a set number of times without dying.

As could be expected, developers Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have been working to tweak both killstreaks and perks for Modern Warfare 3.

The biggest new addition to the game that we've heard of so far is the creation of Team Perks. These are perks that a team, can work toward to earn. It is unclear whether this will be tied to clans or some other team system, but their inclusion could help push the game into a more team driven title, something the premium Elite service is likely to tie into.

While we don't know the total number of team perks coming to Modern Warfare 3, we have been told four of them:

Stopping Power: Increased bullet damage.
Blast Shield: Unclear
Health Regen: Regenerate health over time.
Stun Protection: Prevent stunning from flash grenades.

New perks coming to Modern Warfare 3 include:

Blind Eye: This makes you immune to computer-controlled and player-controlled killstreaks. The pro version makes your launchers lock on faster and gives you extra bullet damage to vehicles.
Assassin: This makes you immune to UAV, thermal, and heartbeat sensors. The pro version also makes you immune to CUAV, EMP and no longer shows your name in red or the crosshair in red when you're targeted.
Point Guard: Every two assists count as a kill towards your killstreak.
Dead Silence: You make no noise.
Recon: Gives you a special kind of radar to spot enemies, most likely. We're not sure on this one.

We're not clear on how many or which previous perks will be coming to the game, but it sounds like the ones that do return will do some from Modern Warfare 2, not Black Ops.

There will also be a bevy of new killstreaks to play with in multiplayer. Here's the rundown on the latest thinking:

EMP Grenade: Temporarily takes out all area electronics.
Littlebird: A tiny remote-controlled helicopter.
Precision Airstrike: Calls in an airstrike on a targeted area.
Stealth bomber: Calls in a B2 Spirit to carpet bomb along a line designated by the player.
Remote Turret: A remote controlled turret.
Directional UAV: A UAV that can be directed into areas to scan for enemies.
Remote Mortar: Direct a mortar team using a zoomable camera view of the map to call in strikes.
Airdrop Trap: A booby-trapped airdrop.
Ammo Resupply: An ammo reloading airdrop.
Escort Airdrop: A protected airdrop.
Specialist Strike Package: This one remains a mystery to us.

While it's likely that some of the killstreaks will drop out or be added in, we've been told that the team has decided to remove the controversial Tactical Nuke killstreak from the game.

Other tweaks being looked at by the team include making sure things like exploding barrels don't count toward a player's killstreak tally.

We've also learned, unfortunately, that this latest Call of Duty still won't support dedicated servers, instead relying on the hosted servers found in previous iterations of the game. Dedicated servers were removed from the franchise starting with Modern Warfare 2. (Modern Warfare 3 appears to be using DemonWare for player authentication, just like with Call of Duty: Black Ops.)


that regen health thing, meaning there is actually a life bar that doesnt replenish automatically?

http://kotaku.com/5805959/the-modern-warfare-3-files-team-perks-no-nukes-new-killstreaks

[beecue]

Doesn't look like its all true. From 402 ... "Lots of false #MW3 info being reported as fact. There is no Stopping Power, OMA, Commando, or Nukes. Beyond that, you’ll have to wait & see."

:clap: The more it's like Black Ops, the better the game is going to be. I like that they copied zombies.

[n1zm0]

^ yeah alot of BS running around, guess we have to wait for next week for truths about everything

might be more bs but this one im not surprised if its true, more matchmaking like mw2 :



Whispers over the last couple of days from the shadows seem to confirm what we already suspected: Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 will not be offering dedicated server support. The multiplayer support will apparently function pretty much the same as what we have already seen in Modern Warfare 2.

Many rumors were floating around that the MW3 server support would be closer to what we saw in call of Duty Black Ops, which offers at least some limited capacity dedicated server support. Apparently, this isn’t to be; and the Infinity Ward crew will not be adopting what Treyarch used in Black Ops.

The question of dedicated server support continues to plague a number of multiplayer FPS game releases. Most recently, developers at DICE and Kaos Studios both came out in favor of dedicated server support providing a better and more robust gaming experience. Kaos’s recent release Homefront offered dedicated server support, and DICE has always offered dedicated server support for the Battlefield franchise and intends to continue this trend going forward.



http://fudzilla.com/games/item/22947-modern-warfare-3-will-again-not-offer-dedicated-servers

[n1zm0]

Some of what most have already seen,

can any mods just change the title of this thread to MW3? dont really think there should be a new one.

MP and 4 year old engine aside, i still love the MW SP story, fighting in the NYSE:

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the E3 presentation by fourtwozero:

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[taemo]

heh..

Modern Warfare 3: Infinity Ward 'looking to support' dedicated servers
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/306514/news/modern-warfare-3-infinity-ward-looking-to-support-dedicated-servers/

sadly for them, I think the PC community is set on going with BF3 later this year

[Despair*]

MW3 on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-61311/1333686/

[n1zm0]

Spec Ops Survival mode, you and a friend rambo it up, engine looks a bit more polished for the xbox i noticed

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[beecue]

Looks alright but it won't be as fun as zombies. The last segment seems to be from MP. Juggernaut at 14, you get one of those big guys deployed on your team?

[Despair*]

Originally posted by n1zm0
Spec Ops Survival mode, you and a friend rambo it up, engine looks a bit more polished for the xbox i noticed

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Wow, Spec ops look like a lot of fun. And nice multiplayer clip at the end. So a 14 point streak gives juggernaught. Interesting. That map at the end too reminds me of De_Dust back from the Counterstrike days!

[beecue]

Rewind theater ... http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/10/ign-rewind-theater-modern-warfare-3-survival-trailer

They forgot about the killstreak at the end. The gun sounds in Treyarch games are so much better. Everything in MW sounds like it has a suppressor.

[beecue]

from 402 "Not all of them, but I've confirmed the COD4 style MP5 and G36c make a return (as seen in the Spec Ops video)."

:clap: I'm starting to change my mind about this game. Those were my 2 favourite weapons. The closer it is to cod4 the better it's going to be.

[n1zm0]

IW finally gets it... just like how things used to be!

http://i.imgur.com/lJCSK.jpg

Edit: Also Preorder up on steam, in the day and age of preorder bonuses however, i'm not surprised that there aren't any listed for it, typical Activision... maybe there will be more as it gets closer to release.

http://cdn.steampowered.com/v/gfx/clusters/frontpage/a8d85300/page_bg_english.jpg

http://store.steampowered.com/app/901739/

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Despair*
Wow, Spec ops look like a lot of fun.

tidbits like this are making me at least think about getting this game a little bit more - will not buy it just based on this but it sounds exciting enough, it's a bomb defusal spec ops mission:



"You've got a whole group coming down the street at you," my co-op buddy calls out to me.

But I'm not looking at the street. Instead, I'm staring straight down at the ground. At my feet there is a cloth sack, an improvised explosive device. A circle fills as I defuse the bomb.

Crouching on the second-floor balcony of a nearby collapsing Berlin building, Sledgehammer community manager Guy Behm pulls off a couple of shots with his sniper rifle, knocking down two of the approaching group of armed.

Bomb defused, I swivel and open fire on the remaining group, clearing the street of enemies, but only for temporarily.

We're playing Invisible Threat, a cooperative Spec Ops level in November's Modern Warfare 3. Behm explains that the goal of the match is for me to defuse eight bombs hidden throughout the map without getting killed.

I'm down on the street, swathed in a bombsuit that includes a helmet that slightly limits my view. Behm is in his overwatch position armed with a sniper rifle and predator missiles which can be used to scout and pinpoint hidden IEDs.

During the first play-through I work my way carefully down the street, defusing the first three bombs fairly easily. Behm sends off a second missile, locating three more of the bombs as I scramble into a nearby store, taking fire from a wall of enemies.

The bad guys come at me in waves. After clearing them out there's usually enough time to make it to a bomb, but not completely diffuse it before a new wave comes in.

I'm down to the last bomb, waiting for Behm to find it when things go sideways. Scouting the area for the hidden IED, Behm accidentally slams the missile nearby, killing me.

In a second attempt, we only make it four bombs in before dying. While both of my attempts at clearing the Special Ops missions were with Behm's help, Activision told me that the mission can also be played solo, but then you have no overwatch, not even a computer-controlled one.

Of course the game has other Special Ops missions, the developers just weren't talking about them at Gamescom this week. Many are cooperative, but not all, I was told.



http://kotaku.com/5832186/a-sniper-and-a-bombsuit-make-for-a-wondrous-modern-warfare-3-spec-ops-mission

supposed to be some footage of it from Gamescom because they do have a MW3 booth there.

[taemo]

lol still not buying MW3 on the PC.

maybe if they release an explanation and official apology for not listening to the PC community in the first place about dedicated servers, then i will reconsider

[Mitsu3000gt]

Any news on if the PC multi-player will be absolute shit like MW2 where you couldn't even pick the map you wanted to play, and only 2 of the game modes allowed Hard Core mode? If those 2 issues haven't been addressed I don't think I'll bother with this one, MW2 just pissed me off too much. WaW and MW1 were still the best IMO.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Any news on if the PC multi-player will be absolute shit like MW2 where you couldn't even pick the map you wanted to play,

see my post few above, 420 said dedicated servers for PC are confirmed which usually means a good old server browser, MW1 style hopefully.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by n1zm0


see my post few above, 420 said dedicated servers for PC are confirmed which usually means a good old server browser, MW1 style hopefully.

Well thats good news, I could use another proper FPS to play. We'll see what happens. Thanks.

[beecue]

They are really trying to make it like MW1. They will probably add theater from Treyarch and definitely their new security, so game should be way better than MW2.

Even more good news from 402. "@MarkoM_ I don't have any time frame for the next footage, but there is absolutely not any Last Stand or Second Chance perks in #MW3 MP.È

So they have taken out the nuke, commando, oma, and last stand. Hopefully juggernaut at 14 isn't too overpowered.

[dirtsniffer]

i wish they would do away with the istant melee murder. should be two hits unless its from behind

[Despair*]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
i wish they would do away with the istant melee murder. should be two hits unless its from behind

Totally agree. A quarter of my Deaths are likely from panic knifing. So ridiculous expecially when I'm spraying them down in Black Ops or MW2. I heard somewhere they are suppose to be fixing the knife in MW3 so it's not cheap like all other COD games.

[jongc]

Originally posted by Despair*


Totally agree. A quarter of my Deaths are likely from panic knifing. So ridiculous expecially when I'm spraying them down in Black Ops or MW2. I heard somewhere they are suppose to be fixing the knife in MW3 so it's not cheap like all other COD games.

l don't mind the knife but the commando sucks because you get stabbed like miles away, it's crazy :nut:

[jongc]

Not to mention no fall damage with commando, that makes no sense :confused:

[n1zm0]

Interview on Spec Ops Invisible Threat mode, the coop thing they showed @ E3 iirc, Spec Ops Survival mode: dogs with C4, what will PETA say?!? lol:

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[beecue]

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List of maps...

Carbon
Coast
Dome
Exchange
Hardhat
Interchange
Lambeth
Meteora
Mogadishu
Paris
Plaza
Radar
Seatown

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8882/0520x.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/0520x.jpg/)

[beecue]

I guess I will pick up the hardened edition. I don't even care if you can't keep the dlc after elite expires because Black Ops 2 will be out by then. It's going to be cheaper than buying the map packs if I wanted them.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/119/1191845p1.html

[Despair*]

Originally posted by beecue
I guess I will pick up the hardened edition. I don't even care if you can't keep the dlc after elite expires because Black Ops 2 will be out by then. It's going to be cheaper than buying the map packs if I wanted them.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/119/1191845p1.html

I preordered quite a while back with Gamestop so I hope I can get my hands on the Hardened Edition too. I wonder what the price difference between the regular and hardened will be.

If MW3 comes out with a minimum of 2 map packs (2 x $15) = $30

Usually the regular edition retails for $60. So will we see the Hardened edition at $90 ? I'm guessing it will probably retail for around $75 ... As long as it's below 90 it will be worth it.

[beecue]

Well MW2 and Black Ops were $79.99 but I got them 10% off during labour day sale. I'm guessing they will have at least 3 map packs this time. I changed my Resistance pre-order to MW3 so it's already paid off. I just have to pay the difference now.

[jav_]

http://manatank.com/2011/07/31/hori-t-a-c/
much cheaper alternative to xim3

[beecue]

To cheat? lol

[Despair*]

MW3 Multiplayer Reveal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nTrq0PmpIk

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[dirtsniffer]

so happy, no commando and lightwieght is a deathstreak and no fucking painkiller. deathstreaks actually seem pretty dope, not that i'll ever use 'em LOL




Perk Slot 1

Extreme Conditioning: Sprint longer distances + Climb obstacles faster
Sleight of Hand: Faster reload + Faster weapon swapping
Scavenger: Reload ammo from bags + More ammo to start
Blind Eye: Undetectable by support stuff + Launchers lock on faster + extra damage to support
Recon: Explosive damage paints target on mini-map + Bullet damage paints targets
Perk Slot 2

Hardline: 1 less kill required for killstreak + 2 assists count as one kill towards killstreak
Assassin: Immune to UAV, Portable Rader, thermal and heartbeat + Immune to Counter-UAV and EMP
Overkill: Carry two primary weapons + 2nd primary weapon can use two attachments
Quickdraw: Faster ADS + Faster recovery from throwing grenades
Blast Shield: Like Flak Jacket + Immune to stun and flash grenades
Perk Slot 3

Sitrep: See enemy explosives + Hear enemy footsteps louder
Dead Silence: Move silently + No fall damage
Stalker: Faster movement while ADS + Delay Claymores
Marksman: Tag targets from long range + Hold breath longer when scoped
Steady Aim: Increased hip fire accuracy + Faster ADS after sprinting


Assault Killstreaks
4 Kills – Care Package
5 Kills – IMS (3 or 4 landmines that cannot be stunned or flashed.)
5 Kills – Predator Missile
5 Kills – Sentry Gun
6 Kills – Precision Airstrike
7 Kills – Attack Helicopter
7 Kills – Little Bird Flock (Mini helicopters that patrol the map.)
9 Kills – Little Bird Guard (Big helicopter that follows you.)
9 Kills – Reaper (Mortar Team with 5 predator missiles.)
10 Kills – Talon (Mini Tank, like the one in Homefront)
12 Kills – AC-130
12 Kills – Pavelow
15 Kills – Juggernaut Armor (Juggernaut suit from Spec Ops)
15 Kills – Osprey Gunner (Chopper Gunner that drops an emergency airdrop)

Support Killstreaks
4 Kills – UAV
5 Kills – Counter-UAV
5 Kills – Ballistic Duffel (Entire team gets Juggernaut perk until they die.)
5 Kills – Airdrop Trap (Drops hacked Care Package)
8 Kills – SAM Turret 10 Kills – Remote UAV (Target enemies with missiles)
12 Kills – Remote Turret (Sentry Gun you can control. Works like Camera Spike in Black Ops)
14 Kills – Stealth Bomber
18 Kills – EMP
18 Kills – Juggernaut Armor (Care Package drops armor)
18 Kills – Escort Airdrop (Same as osprey gunner, except you don’t control it, and it drops 4 care packages, and 1 hacked care package.)

Specialist Killstreaks
2 Kills – Gain an extra Perk
4 Kills – Gain an extra Perk
6 Kills – Gain an extra Perk

Deathstreaks
4 Deaths – Juiced (Lightweight)
4 Deaths – Martyr
4 Deaths – Final Stand
5 Deaths – Revenge (Last person that killed you is now on your radar)
5 Deaths – Stopping Power (Only for one kill)
6 Deaths – Dead Man’s Hand (Suicide bomber)

http://manatank.com/2011/08/30/modern-warfare-3-killstreaks-perks-leaked/

[beecue]

Looks like Elite is $50 a year but if there is 4 map packs like Black Ops and you were going to buy them then it's worth it.


Players won't be required to maintain an ongoing paid subscription (a la Sony's PlayStation Plus) to access their digital goods downloaded through Elite.

http://kotaku.com/5836828/call-of-duty-elite-premium-membership-costs-4999-a-year-includes-all-this-and-more

The hardened edition is listed at $99.99. I'm not sure if I want to drop another $40 because I see myself going back to Black Ops.

[beecue]

Hardened $89.99 right now at Bestbuy for both systems. I've read there is limited supply so you may want to grab one now.

[dirtsniffer]

will do thanks, pretty much free if you were planning on buying the maps anyways

[dirtsniffer]

anyone up for a beyond clan on ps3?

[DENZILDON]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
anyone up for a beyond clan on ps3?

Just add me (denzild) or jongc. Kickass game last night BTW!!!

I'm just not sure if I'm grabbing this on ps3 or xbox.

[n1zm0]

CoD XP 2011 was this weekend (like Quakecon/Blizzcon etc but for CoD), TONS of footage and trailers over @ gametrailers, looks like lotsa gadgets in MP

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http://www.gametrailers.com/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare/14839

[Accord_tunerx]

i think they should fix some of the perks
if i were to choose my perks
Perk 1 - Blind Eye: Undetectable by support stuff + Launchers lock on faster + extra damage to support
Perk 2 - Assassin: Immune to UAV, Portable Rader, thermal and heartbeat + Immune to Counter-UAV and EMP
Perk 3 - Dead Silence: Move silently + No fall damage


LOL its like being invisible...

[dirtsniffer]

prettty much the same as using ninja pro and cold blooded, except the fall damage

[Accord_tunerx]

haha yeah, true. my bad. lol when i first glanced at it, that what came to mind first.

[jongc]

The highest rank is level 80, it takes so long to achieve that rank and l know l will be staying on level 80, would you guys prestige?, not to mention it has up to 15 prestiges. :nut:

[theken]

I will prestige for sure

[gpomp]

Originally posted by jongc
The highest rank is level 80, it takes so long to achieve that rank and l know l will be staying on level 80, would you guys prestige?, not to mention it has up to 15 prestiges. :nut: that's a lot of camping for you jong :rofl:

[toyboy88]

Likely gonna get hardened for PS3.

Down for Beyond PS3 Clan also.

[jongc]

Originally posted by gpomp
that's a lot of camping for you jong :rofl:

You didn't answer the question but l will join the beyond clan for sure! :thumbsup:

[Tram Common]

Beyond PS3 clan would be great.

So long as you slackers don't bring the team down. :poosie:

What would it be? BYND?

[beecue]

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Looks aight.

[jampack]

Down for beyond PS3 clan!! :)

[Pacman]

I'm on PS3

Binder__Dundat (That's 2 underscores between binder and dundat)

I'm not that great at these games, so put me on the development clan team.

I'll be playing black ops this weekend if anyone wants to add me

[toyboy88]

For those pre-ordering, if you do it at FS/BB...do they 'guarantee' you will get your copy in-store on release day if you go pick it up? Or do they ship it (and it ARRIVES ON) the 'release' day?

Or if not, does anybody know a place that does do pre-order, with guarantee release day availability for pickup?

thanks :)

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by toyboy88

Or if not, does anybody know a place that does do pre-order, with guarantee release day availability for pickup?

thanks :)

Uh, EBGames?

[beecue]

Yup, you probably won't get it on release day if you order through BB/FS online. I doubt it will be hard finding a copy without a pre-order though.

[thextinct]

I'm down for PS3 clan as well. :)

PSN - coolnitroguy

[toyboy88]

Originally posted by beecue
Yup, you probably won't get it on release day if you order through BB/FS online. I doubt it will be hard finding a copy without a pre-order though.

Yeah, I just want to make sure I get a hardened edition this year. Last year for blackops, I was with Jong at FS midnight and the guy in front of us got the last hardened. I ASSUME they would have more copies of hardened (based on wanting to sell more 'elite' packages)...so hopefully that's the case.

[beecue]

The hardened is really limited this year from what I've read. Your best chance to get one is probably through EB. Also check if FS/BB has any left online because you can always pick one up release day and then return the online one.

[jongc]

Originally posted by toyboy88


Yeah, I just want to make sure I get a hardened edition this year. Last year for blackops, I was with Jong at FS midnight and the guy in front of us got the last hardened. I ASSUME they would have more copies of hardened (based on wanting to sell more 'elite' packages)...so hopefully that's the case.

And we were there 2 hours before release, dang!

[beecue]

I've been playing W@W and COD4 since last night and surprisingly haven't encountered a hacked game yet. :D They might be gone but I'm not 100% sure. I'm really hoping this game is like COD4 but with the amount of new killstreaks they added I doubt it will be.

Right after I post this it puts me in a hacked lobby. :facepalm:

[Despair*]

Lots of new footage in this weeks episode of GTTV:

http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/136?ch=1

They show some of the campaign, spec ops, and in the 4th quarter is where they show off more mulitplayer.

[DENZILDON]

Dammit boys, now I really should try to fix my ps3. If all of you are going to be on ps3. Going to do a full system restore this weekend. hopefully it cures the slow loading issues.

[treg50]

I'm a fan of the single-player story of the first two, part two's was too short though (I wanted more it was so good). I hope this part three SP mode really does the MW series justice on a grand scale (whether it's the end or not).

[Despair*]

Here is a new video on the MW3 strike packages (Killstreaks)
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/10/20/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-multiplayer-strike-packages-bts-vignette?objectid=69475

Pretty interesting. Only a few weeks left and we'll get to put them to the test.

[n1zm0]

^ embedded for you

'a reward system for every type of player' , because everyones a winner these days lol, but when he first starts explaining about this superhuman soldier i thought 'man you guys are fking it up beyond repair now' but having it so you're full of perks but no sentries or helicopters seems somewhat more fair. however i fail to see how this is anything like MW1 (which they wanted to 'go back to' supposedly).

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[beecue]

Yeah I don't know if all these kill streaks will work. They better keep the game balanced and update it often like Treyarch. Bestbuy has the hardened edition for 360 available for pre-order now for $94.99.

[toyboy88]

No PS3 Hardened... :(

Edit: Got a BestBuy online pre-order for the 360 version, if by chance someone has a pre-order for PS3 and wants 360 instead, PLEASE PM me! Willing to add $10 on top for you. Thanks!

[beecue]

Yup, sold out. You better get in line early if you want one. You only save $10 though.

PC specs .. http://community.callofduty.com/thread/4682

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by beecue


PC specs .. http://community.callofduty.com/thread/4682

holy crap its every option BUT mod tools you could offer for pc. if theres one cod since mw1 that will please the.pc community again its probably going to be this one.

[beecue]

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You get 1 token for each previous game that you have prestiged in. I haven't prestiged in any game and I don't think I will just to get these tokens. It's good they are allowing people to choose what they want to do.

[ekguy]

Have two copies ordered. Bought one for my nephew. Can't wait. Gonna use a flex day at work for the day after lol.

[Tram Common]

So who do we have for a PS3 BYND clan so far:

Name - PSN Name

DENZILDON - denzild

jongc - jongc

toyboy88 - thetoy88

jampack - ?

Pacman - Binder__Dundat

thextinct - coolnitroguy

[n1zm0]

love that mw story, but let me guess we wont catch makarov, again, lol fine by me tho

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i heard the dedicated servers wont be ranked tho :(

[rumeo]

Originally posted by Tram Common
So who do we have for a PS3 BYND clan so far:

Name - PSN Name

DENZILDON - denzild

jongc - jongc

toyboy88 - thetoy88

jampack - ?

Pacman - Binder__Dundat

thextinct - coolnitroguy


count me in- psn: rumeo786

[dirtsniffer]

im in. psn is seandomer

[Despair*]

Originally posted by beecue
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You get 1 token for each previous game that you have prestiged in. I haven't prestiged in any game and I don't think I will just to get these tokens. It's good they are allowing people to choose what they want to do.

Looks like an interesting game mechanic. But the thing I don't get, who would want to take their final prestiege point once you hit 10th and reset everything to do it all again?

[beecue]

Some people get bored of having nothing to do. Therefore, I think a few people will reset their stats.

[funkedelic2]

Originally posted by Tram Common
So who do we have for a PS3 BYND clan so far:

Name - PSN Name

DENZILDON - denzild

jongc - jongc

toyboy88 - thetoy88

jampack - ?

Pacman - Binder__Dundat

thextinct - coolnitroguy

add me up for that bynd clan!

Funkedelic 2 - FunkySpic

[phreezee]

Add me to the BYND Clan:

phreezee - phreezee

[foreverchina]

I don't have a mic but I say I play pretty well.

Add me up. psn: PeturrD

[littledan]

PSN : KGB81

[K3RMiTdot]

add mee too K3RMiTdot =D

[beyond_ban]

Add me, zeboi. Everytime i add people off beyond they never accept my request :rofl:

[n1zm0]

i believe the PS3 and PC versions are out there in the darkside (torrents), well the Ps3 one might be legit very early... i.e: stolen lol:

Report: Modern Warfare 3 Stolen From Shipping Company, Pirated (http://kotaku.com/5854116/report-modern-warfare-3-stolen-from-shipping-company-pirated)

PS3:


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http://www.charlieintel.com/2011/10/28/leaked-modern-warfare-3-title-menu-and-ps3-unboxing/

[rony_espana]

So do you guys think its necessary to pre-order? I can't see this game being sold out?