Showing off some more intense moments from the action-packed single player campaign, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 get’s yet another trailer, this time promoting LG’s line of 3D TVs.
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Are you going to be trying out Black Ops 2 in 3D this November 13?
It seems that the launch trailer craze is catching a second wind.
343 Industries drops yet another Halo 4 launch trailer, this time showcasing some intense, in-game moments from the hotly anticipated single player campaign.
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Let us say, Halo 4 is looking gorgeous and we can’t wait to play it this November 6.
Tell us what you thought of the new trailer below!
Check out Battlefield 3’s upcoming expansion Aftermath in action!
While attempting to avoid some serious post-earthquake tremors on one of Aftermath’s four new maps, Epicenter, you’ll be able to wield the deadly new crossbow as well as get behind the wheels of some of Aftermath’s devastating new vehicles. Also introduced in Aftermath is Battlefield 3’s newest, weapon pick-up-based game mode, Scavenger.
Checkout some all new gameplay below and let us know what you think in the comments!
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To learn more, make sure to check out our full written preview of Battlefield 3: Aftermath right here!
Having recently been unveiled, we learn that Halo 4’s number of pre-orders falls just under that of the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, at just over 1 million and counting. Thats a lot for a one Xbox game. So far, it could even be on track to top Halo 3’s pre-order numbers, but only time will tell.
VGCharts has the details below:
Call of Duty: Black Ops II (X360) – 1,101,749
Halo 4 (X360) – 1,001,157
Call of Duty: Black Ops II (PS3) – 640,949
Assassin’s Creed III (X360) – 565,400
Assassin’s Creed III (PS3) – 359,713
To get your Halo 4 map fix, IGN has yet another walkthrough, this time of Longbow, which looks to be one Halo’s most exciting vehicle maps yet.
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As for more gameplay, check out this Halo 4 Dominion commentary on Longbow. (Do note that it’s a tad blurry, as the cam footage is off-screen.)
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Check back soon for more Halo 4 coverage. Only 12 days remain!
Sound off below! Les us know what you think.
Recently, the president of Gearbox Software Randy Pitchford has confirmed that Borderlands 2 will indeed see more classes be added to it’s already versatile roster in the near future via DLC.
When asked on Twitter if Borderlands 2 would ever see any more character classes added in future DLC, Pitchfort responded, “yes – we’re working on it.”
This wonderful news stems from the recent success of Borderlands 2’s fifth playable class, the Mechromancer, which you can catch my review of right here. This confirmation also comes as a fulfillment of Pitchford’s earlier promise: If Gaige the Mechromancer performs and sells well with the Borderlands 2 community, Gearbox would love to add more character classes in the near future. Thankfully for everyone, she did.
Unfortunately for you vault hunters who have purchased the Borderlands 2 season pass, these character classes will not be included within, just like Gaige the Mechromancer. The season pass is set to only cover the campaign expansions, one of which we’ve already received – Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty. We’ve also recently discovered the next campaign expansion for Borderlands 2 will be called ‘Mr Torgue’s Campaign Of Carnage,’ which seems to center around the Torgue weapon manufacture that specializes in explosive weaponry.
With what seems to be an ever growing cast of character classes, what type of character class would you like to see be added to Borderlands 2? Use the comment section below to leave us your thoughts!
In a surprising turn of events regarding Battlefield 3 PC’s color grading controversy, it appears as though DICE may be sticking to their guns after all. In a follow-up post to the earlier statement below, this particular DICE employee clarified,
After discussing this further with my colleagues, we have decided to not implement this feature. This is the studio’s take on this matter, and I support this decision:
“As a studio, it is extremely important for us at DICE to have a unique identity in our games, not only from a gameplay perspective, but visually as well. While we appreciate that some players might want a slightly different look to the game, we are proud of the visual identity of Battlefield 3 and do not wish to change it.”
I apologize for getting anybody’s hopes up, and if you have any further questions on this subject, I will refer back to the above statement.
Keep in mind that this is perhaps why the initial statement was never officially announced by DICE.
Thanks, Samuel Thagesson.
Could gamers currently enjoying Battlefield 3 on the PC finally be getting a chance to see the bright-side of life?
According to a recent post on the MordorHQ forums, DICE employee Mikael Kalms had this to say regarding the highly controversial topic of allowing gamers to tweak Battlefield 3’s color grading on the PC.
There will be a console command for disabling the color grading entirely in the game included with the next PC game client update.
We believe that turning it off gives no major competitive advantage/disadvantage. IRNV scope and a few others which turn the image into greyscale or greenscale don’t work properly without color grading and will look real ugly.
There will be no in-game UI for turning it on/off.
We are unlikely to handle support questions and bug reports regarding stuff that happens when color grading is disabled.
Though there has yet to be an official statement on the update, PC gamers have been requesting such a feature since Battlefield 3’s initial release. Some have even run into troubles with bans due to tampering with game files in an attempt to disable color grading. An earlier statement by DICE read:
To make sure that everyone on the Battlefield plays multiplayer on equal terms, we also want to make sure that the game files have not been compromised for any reason. For us, a changed game file indicates the user is trying to affect the game to get the upper hand in multiplayer, whether that’s by modifying the graphics or making the game otherwise behave in a manner that is not as designed. We will not differentiate between someone who has modified the game for reasons he thinks are benign and a player doing it to cause grief online.
Players tampering with the game files for any reason need to know that this is against DICE and EA policy and is grounds for banning. Everyone else just needs to know that we will always strive to create a fair online gaming environment.
However, it looks like things might change for the better with this upcoming PC game client update.
Let’s hear your hoorah’s for PC gaming in the comments below and hope to hear more details from DICE.
Thanks, Oldboy_GR, for the tip!
Medal of Honor: Warfighter has successfully launched today as FPS fans in North America get their hands on Danger Close’s latest entry in Medal of Honor’s legendary lineage of authentic military shooters.
While many readers of MP1st will be particularly pumped for the exciting multiplayer experience that Warfighter has to offer, Danger Close has been known to craft a solid single player experience as well. Check out the new launch trailer below focusing on the intense story that Warfighter tells.
“When an extremely deadly explosive (PETN) penetrates civilian borders, Preacher and his fellow Tier 1 teammates are sent in to solve the problem. Hunt down the global threat and take the fight to the enemy today.”
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Booting up the game, you may have been greeted with a day-one patch tweaking a number of issues and adding a few new features. To get the full scoop on what was included, make sure to read up on the full patch notes here.
Warfighter deploys globally October 26 on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
Had a chance give Medal of Honor: Warfighter a shot? We want to hear your initial impressions below!
Chris Rorberts’ Star Citizen Kickstarter project has reached it’s goal of raising $500,000 in funds with still 25 days left to go!
From the man who brought you classic space combat simulaors like Wing Commander, Strike Commander, Wing Commander: Privateer, Starlancer and Freelancer, Game Designer Chris Roberts unveils his latest multiplayer space epic powered by the CryEngine 3, Star Citizen.
“Star Citizen brings the visceral action of piloting interstellar craft through combat and exploration to a new generation of gamers at a level of fidelity never before seen,” as described on Roberts’ Kickstarter page.
“At its core Star Citizen is a destination, not a one-off story. It’s a complete universe where any number of adventures can take place, allowing players to decide their own game experience. Pick up jobs as a smuggler, pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, or enlist as a pilot, protecting the borders from outside threats. Chris Roberts has always wanted to create one cohesive universe that encompasses everything that made Wing Commander and Privateer / Freelancer special. A huge sandbox with a complex and deep lore allowing players to explore or play in whatever capacity they wish. That universe is Star Citizen.”
Roberts goes into further detail in this video introduction below.
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Judging by some of the footage, Star Citizen already looks well on its way to becoming a hotly anticipated reality. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t contribute to its goal of raising $500,000 in funds, which it is quickly approaching – $481,379, at the time of writing, with 26 days left to go.
To learn more about Star Citizen, make sure to visit the official page.
What do you think about getting your hands on an epic multiplayer space combat simulator like this? We know we’re excited! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
There’s no doubt that CODcasting in Black Ops II is going to change the way people make Call of Duty videos on YouTube. There’s also no doubt that CODcasting is Activision’s way of edging into the competitive gaming scene in a way they’ve never done before. The question is, will CODcasting and it’s bundled ELITE/livestreaming services replace MLG for COD tournaments?
Part of what has made COD so popular is how entertaining it can be to watch. As fun as Counter-Strike is to play, it’s boring to watch because of the lack of respawn and how camper-centric it can be (yes, people rush in CS, but it’s very hard to do well when moving in CS). So why wouldn’t Activision want to cash in on the MLG/YouTube boom? BO1 saw the first COD game to be integrated with YouTube and MW3 continued the trend. BOII’s CODcasting is poised to replace the way people have been watching competitive COD. To me, it’s just a matter of time before we’re all watching ELITE competitions sponsored by Activision. Considering how good an experience and presentation CODcasting is probably going to offer, I think people aren’t going to watch competitive COD any other way when it launches.
Part of what has held MLG back for COD is a lack of integration. CODcasting has really opened the doors for a truly immersive and integrated spectating experience. This year’s MLG circuit is going to be heavy on COD content and CODcasting is without a doubt going to make that content way more interesting. But eventually, CODcasting will only be able to be broadcast via COD ELITE and MLG will probably get pushed out of the hustle. What this means for us is that we’re probably going to have to pay for an ELITE Premium-type service (not all services included in BOII’s free ELITE service have been announced as of yet) to watch competitive COD gaming. As much as I don’t like the way that sounds, I think it would actually make something like an ELITE Premium service worth the investment.
ELITE has lacked real exclusive content in my opinion and if I were more interested in MLG, chances are I’d be lining up to pay for ELITE Premium-type service, should it come to pass. That said, it would really suck to see the MLG community pushed out of the COD scene. A lot of great players and excellent YouTubers got their start with MLG and I worry that if Activision takes over the scene, the level of diversity we’ve gotten used to is going to thin out.
What are your thoughts? Are you worried that MLG will struggle to compete with Activision? Let us know in the comments.
Thank you for reading.
Battlefield 3 Premium members are in for a few treats before this month’s end. DICE has a few events and goodies planned including a new competition, some more Double XP, and a brand new trailer.
Last September’s Premium competition saw players battling for the most amount of kills in Tank Superiority. Starting this Saturday, October 27, DICE will have Battlefield 3 fans fighting for air superiority as they attempt to gain the highest number of kills from air-based vehicles in Armored Kill. 15 winners (5 from each platform) will be awarded a signed, limited edition lithograph featuring Battlefield 3 artwork. How do you enter? Simply play Battlefield 3: Armored Kill on Premium-specific servers by entering a password, which will be supplied closer to the competition date.
This Air Kills competition will last through to the end of Sunday, October 28. Click here to find out the exact start time in your region.
Hopefully you won’t be too busy handing out candy this Halloween as DICE if flipping on the Double XP switch for a whole 96 hours starting October 31, ending on All Saint’s Day. Exact start times are 7AM October 31 PDT/3PM CEST October 31.
Premium members will be treated to a brand new video based on the upcoming Battlefield 3 expansion Aftermath this October 30.
This Month’s Soldier upgrade, already deployed on October 1, consisted of five new assignments which earned you brand new weapon camos when completed: L85A2 Berkut, MTAR Woodland Oak, LSAT Digital Woodland, SKS Desert Stripe, and UMP-45 Berkut. Still working on those?
Looks like Battlefield 3 Premium members can expect to end October with a bang. What event are you most looking forward to?
A recent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 17 MB update on the PlayStation 3 has returned Favela to playlists.
A few weeks ago, you may remember rising complaints against the framing used on a particular portrait situated above a toilet in the bathroom of Favela. Claims against Infinity Ward were made accusing the positioning of this frame, displaying Arabic religious text, as offensive towards Muslims. You can read more about the controversy here.
Due to these reports, Favela was removed from Modern Warfare 2 playlists while Infinity Ward replaced the frame with what you see below:
So far, only the PS3 has received the update. Expect other platforms to receive it soon.
In other news, Infinity Ward asks for your vote for the next set of Modern Warfare 3 24/7 playlists. Check out their Facebook page here.
Thanks, Landis Golden!
Santa Monica and Sony revealed today two brand new trailers for their upcoming, hack and slash epic, God of War: Ascension. Along side this, they have also detailed when players can expect the beta to drop and whats inside.
Zeus, the almighty God of Olympus will be the first of the four gods that players will be able to align with in the Beta. To get an early start, here’s the introduction video for the Zeus class.
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Since the multiplayer shown at E3 this past year, many new changes have been applied, and according to the PS blog, players can expect “all-new multiplayer action” that has yet to be shown off.
At the end of the trailer you’ll notice that it says the beta will be made available this Winter, “exclusively” to PS+ subscribers. There is one other way to get into the beta, which requires you to visit the official God of War Website. Titled, “The Rise of the Warrior,” this social experience will allow you to live the life of a warrior through a graphic novel. You’ll be given quests, which can help you earn 30-days of PS+ and a week early access to the Beta.
This isn’t the only reward detailed by the blog as from now until March 12 2013, players of this social game will be able to earn exclusive in-game items that include online weapons and armors.
Here’s another video to feast your eyes on as Santa Monica takes you behind the scene for their preparation of multiplayer.
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If you can’t access the God of War web page, don’t fret as they are currently waiting for some DNS issues to be resolved.
What do you think about some of the new footage shown off? Will you be trying out the beta this Winter?
With the recent rise of modded characters and public modded saves in the world of Borderlands 2, it was only a matter of time before something dangerous would come of it. Unfortunately for all you vault hunters, that time is now.
As of recently, there has been numerous reports of a bug that’s capable of deleting your whole character. Yes, you read that right. Not only that, but it is able to reach all of your other character saves as well, thus rendering all of your time spent so far in the lovely world of Borderlands 2 meaningless.
This file corrupting infection known as ‘Graveyard.Sav‘ can only be spread by joining in a co-op game with a person who is currently playing with a modded character that has accidently turned on ‘Bad Ass Mode’ when modding their character. Thankfully, you can easily tell if a character has been modded if their current level is higher then the level cap of 50. This also applies to co-op games with a person who has recently been in a room with a modded character. In this way, they can unknowingly spread it to the rest of their co-op buddies who then themselves won’t know they’re infected until they witness the below symptoms.
You will know if you have been hit by this devastating bug when you are downed by any enemy, including bosses, and can’t respawn nor revive yourself when you hit ‘fight for your life’ mode. Doing so will cause you to either enter an unusual free camera roam while in ‘fight for your life’ mode or get booted from the game. You will then end up on the main menu as the bug overwrites your character save file with a file called ‘Graveyard.sav.‘
If you do happen to be infected by this bug, there is still some hope that you won’t lose your character entirely by following these simple steps:
Note: Though the above is not a permanent fix, it doesn’t allow your file to be overwritten by the Graveyard.sav file. Also, this viral infection seems to predominantly happening on the PC and Xboc 360 platforms. So far, the PS3 has seen no reported cases of this virus spreading.
For more updates on this matter, make sure to check back with us often as we will keep you guys updated.
In other related Borderlands 2 news, Microsoft is finally finished with their certification process of Borderlands 2 patch V1.0.2 for the Xbox 360 and is now available for download the moment you boot up. You can read all of the patch notes here.
Have you been affected by this virus?
Holy day-one patch notes, Batman!
Medal of Honor: Warfighter deploys tomorrow in North America on the Xbox 360, PC and PS3 and along with it comes a hefty, day-one patch. Included are a number of tweaks and new additions to both the gameplay, user interface, matchmaking, parties and platoons among many others.
We’re looking forward to some Fire Team action in Medal of Honor: Warfighter multiplayer real soon! How about you?
Check out the full list of notes below.
Expect a full Medal of Honor: Warfighter multiplayer review later this week. Though review copies have been sent out late, this will give us a chance to review the game post-patch, which is a good thing, considering the amount of fixes and tweaks that went into this update. See you all on the Battlefield!
Thanks, MassNERDerer.
This late November and early December, military-shooter fans around the world will be treated to the latest digital expansion of the world of Battlefield 3.
Battlefield 3: Aftermath will put you in the shoes of a soldier who must fight for survival in a war-torn, post-earthquake environment. Bloodied and bruised, you’ll have to make the most of what’s left in the wake of destruction by scavenging every corner of your surrounding area to find better gear, utilizing makeshift military vehicles damaged in the quake, and carefully traversing the warped and uneven environment. Judging by our earlier preview, Aftermath is set to provide fresh new experience on the Battlefield.
During EA’s Naughty or Nice event in New York City, I asked DICE producer Craig Mcleod about the inspiration behind Battlefield 3’s latest expansion.
MP1st: Aftermath takes place in a very specific setting – in the aftermath of an earthquake that has taken place in Tehran in the middle of a battle between American and Russian forces. How exactly will this setting that DICE has chosen for their latest DLC affect the gameplay?
Mcleod: So it affects [the gameplay] in a number of ways. First and foremost, it actually affects our characters, our vehicles and our weapons. A lot of the new stuff we’re bringing in is born out of this post-earthquake aftermath. So, what you’ll notice is that the characters are a bit more bloodied – they’re a bit more wounded. We’ve done a complete re-skin of this which is the first time we’ve ever done this for battlefield 3. On our vehicles – they’re all heavily modified. The reason for this is because they were caught in the earthquake as well. So, the military engineers have had to salvage what they can, build them back together, weld on some stuff, and also, in true Battlefield style, they’ve added some extra firepower at the same time. So the Phoenix and the Barsuk, which are the two new vehicles for each specific side, they both have have two gunner positions now. So, you have the heavy machine gun and the grenade launcher.
But, regarding the environments themselves, it’s very unique to start in such a war-torn environment theme. It really is a post-earthquake environment. There’s a lot of cracks in the roads, places for you to hide, it creates a lot of elevation [thanks to] toppled buildings, which isn’t always present in the older maps.
MP1st: DICE is introducing a brand new and very interesting weapon to the Battlefield – the Crossbow. Tell us more about it!
Mcleod: The Crossbow’s our new weapon and it’s unique in two very specific ways. The first one is it’s not acting as a primary weapon. It’s acting as a gadget. So, this means no matter what class you want to play as, or what your play style is, you can use the Crossbow. There’s two versions of it. One is a red-dot sight and the other one is an 8X rifle scope. So, if you like to get up close and personal, you can do that. If you want to keep your distance, you can do that too. The other great thing is it has such a variety of gameplay. This comes in the form of the four bolts that you can equip it with. So we have a standard bolt – it’s very much your bread and butter. It’s mid range, it’s mid-damage. You also have a scan-bolt which you can fire to a certain location and it acts as a proximity detector to show up enemies. You have a high-explosive bolt which is great for vehicles and you also have the balanced-bolt, which is good for those long range shots.
MP1st: Scavenger brings a new twist to Conquest Domination. Where did the inspiration for this new game mode come from?
Mcleod: So, Scavenger is born out of the post-earthquake theme. You’ve been trapped. You got caught in in this environment. You have to find whatever you can to survive. You’re almost left with nothing. So, as you start with Scavenger, you start with one pistol, one grenade and one specialization, so the class here doesn’t matter. And then, as you go along, you need to explore the map to its fullest to actually pick up or scavenge weapons. You’ll find that there’s three different levels of weapons. Your less effective SMG’s, which are a bit weaker, you’ll find in safer areas, maybe around the outside of the map or in enclosed areas. To get the real heavy weapons like the assault rifles and carbines, you need to go into the most dangerous areas. You’ll need to go around the flags or into open, level places and this really creates a risk-vs-reward gameplay.
MP1st: What type of assignments can players look forward in this DLC?
We do have 10 new assignments which are coming in. Five are specifically tied to the crossbow itself – to actually unlocking the crossbow for your use – and then four for the individual bolts. Some are tied to the vehicles as well.
MP1st: What was your goal with Aftermath? Did you purposely want to bring in elements from the single player campaign into the multiplayer?
Mcleod: So, we had two main trains of thought with this. The first one is to do with the actual size of the maps that you play on, the environment and the type of infantry-vs-vehicle gameplay. Close Quarters was very infantry-focused, Armored Kill was very vehicle-focused and we really wanted to mix it up. The other thing that we wanted to do is that we did want to tie it back to the single player campaign. We wanted our player who played the single player campaign – who got caught up in the emotion of the Tehran earthquake – to be able to really take that story further.
PlayStation 3 Battlefield 3 Premium members can look forward to Aftermath November 27th while Xbox 360 and PC Battlefield 3 Premium and non-Premium members can expect it shortly after in the month of December.
What do you think about the setting that Aftermath takes place in? Do you prefer this theme-based approach to Battlefield 3 DLC? Let’s hear your thoughts below!
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Once again, the moment arrives when gamers around the world prepare for the onslaught of this year’s biggest shooters. From Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 to Medal of Honor: Warfighter and Halo 4, this fall is set to be one of the biggest FPS frenzies yet.
With the bulk of details of each title out there circling the internet and the YouTubes, we take the time in this week’s episode of MP Talk to discus our favorites and our predictions for this year’s season of shooters. Who will come out on top?
Still in the dark, you say? We’ve got you covered. Below is a catalogue of some of the latest info on your favorite shooters this fall, wich you can take a moment to browse through before joining in on the discussion.
All caught up? Have a listen to this special episode of MP Talk below and make sure to cast your vote in the right-hand side-bar. Let us know which shooters you’ll be picking up this fall. Don’t forget to tell us your predictions for this year’s season of shooters in the comments as well!
Originally created for Arma 2 by mondkalb, shinkicker (a DayZ Admin) has ported this European map over into the land of infected.
Packed with new weapons, vehicles, new buildings, and even new zombie skins, players of DayZ will be able to enjoy the Arma II map like never before. If your interested in playing Celle then jump on the server titled “MYDAYZ#7″. Just note that the map is not yet available from the DayZ Commander, so you’ll have to download it from here: download mirror and follow this installation guide. Also, make sure your on the server whitelist. Details of how can be found on the Hive page.
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Before reading or watching, you may like to know the latest on the Black Ops 2 version of the Ghost Perk which you can learn all about right here.
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There’s no debating that the Ghost perk in Black Ops 1 was a huge point of controversy for the title. Some people argued that because of things like the Blackbird and how easy it was to do well in BO1, that Ghost wasn’t that big of a deal. Other people argued that Ghost made the game play incredibly slow and enabled campers like no Call of Duty has ever enabled them before.
I felt that reality was somewhere in between the two. The Blackbird made BO1 a fast-paced, gun-on-gun killfest, but until you called one in, every match was a drawn-out campfest.
The solution most people supplied for the imbalances presented by Ghost were typically either include Stopping Power in the same tier as Ghost or make it so Ghost users appeared every 3rd sweep of a UAV.
In my opinion, however, the upcoming Black Ops II has hit the stealth perk dead center.
No perk should reward a player 100% of the time, especially if that perk affects the enemy team. BOII’s Ghost perk only protects players from enemy UAVs when the player is on the move, planting/defusing a bomb, or controlling scorestreaks. To me, that is perfectly balanced. Now Ghost only rewards players that stay on the move (which you can’t do 100% of the time) or play the objective. Side note: Ghost working while standing on a Domination flag is pointless because if you’re close enough to capture a flag, 9 out of 10 times the enemy can see you, in addition to getting a warning that the flag is being captured.
Playing the objective in COD has always been risky behavior. BOII’s Ghost is going to make it easier for players to minimize the risk that comes with playing the objective. This, in combination with it not working when stationary and objective points being worth more than kills, is going to get players moving and playing the objective. Of course there are always going to be campers, but at least now they won’t have the luxury of being invisible.
Why Stopping Power isn’t a balanced counter to Ghost
Stopping Power, like Ghost, rewarded players 100% of the time by making every bullet they fired a little more deadly. Not running it put you at an immediate disadvantage to anyone that was. That’s the baseline definition of imbalanced. Stopping Power was just as imbalanced as Ghost. Perks shouldn’t require other perks that act as counters to create balance. All the perks should be balanced within themselves in addition to remaining balanced when combined with other perks.
What are your thoughts? Are you worried that the seemingly endless possibilites of the Pick 10 Create-A-Class system are going to be too easily manipulated to combine perks in ways that will cause imbalances? Do you think Treyarch is taking the balance of the perks in the right direction? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
Thank you for reading.
The streak of amazing FPS gameplay trailers continues!
Danger Close studios brings us a glimpse into Medal of Honor: Warfighter’s first set of DLC, Zero Dark Thirty, releasing this December 19, coinciding with the release of the Zero Dark Thirty movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
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Zero Dark Thirty will introduce two new multiplayer maps set in the Pakistan region, including Darra Gun Market and Chitral Compound. Those who’ve pre-ordered the limited edition of Medal of Honor: Warfighter will receive this map pack at no extra cost while others will have the chance to purchase it for $9.99 USD or 800 MS points.
You can get further details about the Zero Dark Thirty map pack right here.
Medal of Honor: Warfighter deploys soon, October 23rd, but Origin users can begin preloading the game as of right now. Simply log into Origin, click on ‘My Games,’ select the Medal of Honor: Warfighter boxart and choose ‘Preload’ if you have purchased the digital download version of Warfighter.
Tell us what you thought of the trailer in the comments below!
In the span of only a few days, FPS fans around the world were treated to four different launch trailers and cinematics of this year’s biggest line-up of shooters from Call of Duty and Battlefield to Medal of Honor and Halo.
Yep, it’s that time of year again when gamers with limited wallet sizes are spending their days and nights contemplating the tough decision they’ll be making ahead, or are simply dropping their entire life’s saving to pick up each and every shooter releasing in the coming months. To make things easier for the indecisive ones, developers are at least merciful enough to supply us with a more revealing look into their product in the form of a launch trailer, closer to release.
Too bad that these four killer trailers below are all mind-blowing.
So, we ask the question, since there can be only one: Which of these four launch trailers of your favorite, upcoming FPS games is truly the greatest?
Turn off the lights and turn up the volume as you take in the sights and sounds of today’s top first-person shooters.
Treyarch is Back in Black with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 releasing this November 13th. You can’t go wrong with a little bit of classic rock n’ roll to go with your launch trailer. AC/DC supplies the beats while Mason and gang employ some near-future tech to stick it to the bad guys.
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Be sure to check out our Black Ops 2 multiplayer preview.
Danger Close shows off Medal of Honor: Warfighter’s authentic, globe trotting multiplayer experience in this explosive launch trailer. Treat your eyes to some sleek and sexy Frostbite 2 visuals and prepare for deployment this October 23rd.
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Don’t forget to read up on our Medal of Honor: Warfighter multiplayer preview.
While not quite a launch trailer, this Battlefield 3: Aftermath cinematic definitely deserves a spot in the line-up. DICE shakes up the Battlefield multiplayer experience this November/December with their fourth DLC to hit their latest militar shooter. Also powered by the Frostbite 2 engine, this trailer takes on a more cinematic approach as American and Russian soldiers fight for survival in a post-earthquake environment.
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Learn all about Battlefield 3: Aftermath right here!
343 Industries goes big with producer David Fincher and director Tim Miller backing this Halo 4 launch trailer. Get a glimpse into the mind of Master Chief as he struggles to free himself from the captivity of an ancient evil. Battle against unknown alien threats and experience epic Spartan IV firefights in the highly anticipated multiplayer this November 6th.
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You can learn the all latest on Halo 4 right here.
If you’re eyes and ears haven’t started bleeding, then you’ve successfully made it through some of the best launch trailers gaming has to offer. Now comes the time to let us know which trailer you think takes the cake.
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