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Counter Strike: Global Offensive – What We Know

by David Veselka

August 26, 2011 2:19 pm in News

Curious what Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is all about? Here’s all Information for the game from IGN’s latest video.

What is CS:GO?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (also known as CS:GO or CSGO) is the third and latest installment in Valve Software‘s critically-acclaimed Counter-Strike series, which is arguably the most popular and successful multiplayer first-person shooter on the PC in history and has dominated the online action market for more than a decade. It uses the Source engine and is slated for release in the first quarter of 2012 (in Valve Time that is), and will be available on PC as well as Xbox 360 (on the Xbox Live Arcade) and PlayStation 3 (on the PlayStation Network). It is intended to appeal to both casual and competitive gamers.

The Basics

Title: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Developed by: Valve Software, Hidden Path Entertainment
Published by: Valve Software
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Mac
Game Modes: Casual and Competitive
Map Types: Both defuse (de_) and hostage (cs_) maps will be returning
Release: Q1 2012
Engine: Latest Source engine (Portal 2)
Beta: first wave of closed beta keys to be given out at PAX and Eurogamer in late August / early September

Confirmed Features / Information

IMPORTANT: The game is in pre-beta status at the present time and is still heavily under development, so many of these features may change before beta or release, but at the time of writing they were indicative of gameplay in the current build. All facts can be sourced from the articles and videos in the reference list at the bottom of the page.

Matchmaking system for teams and individuals (with Elo rating system)
Focus on competitive 5v5 play and eSports
Ranked servers run by Valve (Competitive mode only)
Dedicated servers run by players (Casual mode only)
LAN support confirmed
Ranked / Ladder play for both individuals and 5 man teams (Competitive mode)
Bullet penetration through some walls / materials / objects
Classic CS gameplay – no ironsights
Competitive and Casual modes
Gameplay derived from both CS 1.6 and CS: Source with new twist
Weapons have been rebalanced to make weapon selection more interesting (so that players use more than the typical AK, M4, AWP, and Desert Eagle)
Beta is on PC only, starts in early September as a closed beta
Defuse and Hostage maps
Molotov grenades: create a pool of fire on the ground which slows movement speed of players crossing it and causes area of effect damage
Decoy grenades: emit fake weapon firing sounds to confuse enemies about your team’s position
New money system / weapon and equipment prices
Kevlar and helmet cannot be purchased, are given at beginning of every round like ammo
Ammo doesn’t need to be bought (like CS:S)
SourceTV not currently a priority
Forced DirectX 9 for everybody (for balance); DX10+ not supported
Flashbangs behave like in 1.6 – if you face away, you aren’t blinded for very long
Classic weapons return, but have been changed / rebalanced
New shotgun
New taser melee weapon – one use only, one hit kill
New heavy machine gun rifle
New pistols
Models and hitbox sizes slighty reduced from CS: Source
Valve wants to support cross-platform play (if permitted by Sony / Microsoft)

Confirmed Maps

de_dust2
de_dust – layout significantly changed (new paths)
de_aztec – minor changes to layout
de_nuke – some layout changes
de_inferno – some layout changes
de_train – only has one bomb site now
cs_ hostage maps confirmed, but unknown which will be returning

That’s about it.

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Battlefield 3 Recon Class to Set Spawn Points?

by David Veselka

4:09 am in News

Do we have juicy new information on Battlefield 3? I think so, as it seems the Battlefield 3 Recon class can set spawn points remotely.

Around 12:30am EST early Friday morning, Gustav Halling, gameplay designer at DICE, tweeted out a response to a concern regarding not being able to spawn on teammates when not in a squad in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. For the most part, it’s fairly easy to get in a squad when entering a game, but there is the odd time when, say, two squads of four are already in play and if you are the ninth person to enter the game, it’s not always possible to enter any of the already full squads. Of course, when you are playing solo, you have no option but to always spawn back at your base. Some people prefer to play by themselves, but it can be frustrating to constantly have to walk/run/drive across the whole map to get back to the action after you die.

A while back, DICE did say they wanted to make Battlefield 3 more forgiving for people who prefer to play solo, without a squad, but never said exactly how they were going to do that. As of now, I think we have a clue.

Halling’s tweet went as follows:

“…play as recon and put out a radio beacon to spawn on 🙂 Free choice for everyone!”

To me, this “radio beacon” sounds a lot like the tactical insertion equipment found in the Call of Duty series or the spawn beacon featured in Battlefield 2142. “Free choice for everyone!” This implies that perhaps your entire team can spawn on your radio beacon. Personally, this eases one concern that I had with the ‘squad leader’ role. DICE announced that squad mates could only spawn on the squad leader, but what if this leader is a terrible player and is constantly dying? Why should the entire squad be punished for the actions of one inexperienced player? I would call this “radio beacon” function a welcome feature to Battlefield 3, but those are just my thoughts. Let everyone know what you think in the comment section below!

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Weapon of Choice – Battlefield 3 Weapon Customization

by David Veselka

August 25, 2011 3:05 pm in News

Today, on EA’s Battlefield Blog, DICE went into further detail regarding weapon customization. And let us tell you… it has us here at MP1st very excited.

The multiplayer weapon list has been released a few days ago and no new weapons have been confirmed since then. However DICE assured us that Battlefield 3 will “have well over 50 weapons”. And if over 50 weapons is not enough for you, DICE wants you to keep in mind that “each weapon in itself can be tailored to wildly differing play styles and combat roles.”

Each weapon has exactly three slots open for customization. First; there are your optics or sights, second; there is your exchangeable barrel, and third; there are your numerous under-barrel options. Optics will range from a quick acquisition holographic scope to a 4X magnification combat scope. Your barrel can be swapped out for a heavy barrel (most likely decreasing rate of fire but increasing damage) or can have a suppressor attached to it (most likely decreasing power at range, but masking your gunshots from the enemy). The under barrel attachments will range from a recoil steadying bipod or forgrip, underslung grenade launchers or shotguns, to flashlights or laser sights. “While the class and model of your weapon will determine a number of basic values (like muzzle speed, energy, and fire rate), you can always modify it to tweak it towards anything from long range to close quarters combat.” The best part about all of this is that you can change your load outs in-game, on the fly, anytime.

DICE also confirmed that “weapon accessory unlocks are received on a per weapon basis.” This means that if you want a completely blinged out SCAR-H, you’ll have to put some time and effort into using it.

Below are two examples of the same weapon, but customized to meet different situational needs.

What’s your play style and what weapon attachments are you most looking forward to? Leave a comment below and keep checking back to our Battlefield 3 section for all the latest news.

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DICE Puts Battlefield 3 Beta Start Date Rumors to Rest

by Fahed Jaradat

August 24, 2011 12:20 pm in News

As expected for a mammoth title like Battlefield 3, rumors and speculation over every aspect of the game are rampant.

Lately, an old rumor on Battlefield 3’s beta release date has resurfaced. The rumor stipulates that DICE is going to launch the Beta on September 9th for Medal of Honor owners and people who preordered BF3 through EA’s Origin, and it will go live on September 11th for everyone else. However, DICE’s Daniel Matros has just put this particular rumor to bed by reassuring it is “not valid”. Further, DICE confirmed that this open beta is coming in “September at a date to be announced” and “will be available on all consoles”. In terms of who’s getting the beta, Andreas Kosh, in an interview with the Red Dragons Germany clan, has revealed that people who own Medal of Honor or preordered BF3 via Origin do have a 48 hour head start over the rest.

In case you haven’t heard, snipers rifles can’t one hit body kill in Battlefield 3.

Luckily, I own a PS3 copy of Medal of Honor and can’t wait to get a taste of Battlefield 3. And, for those of you who are worried about the fact that DICE hasn’t shown any 360 footage, all we can say is In DICE We Trust.

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No Battlefield 3 Xbox Footage Yet… But In Dice We Trust

by David Veselka

August 23, 2011 7:14 pm in Features

Last week, at GamesCon 2011, DICE released footage of its developers walking the press through a demonstration of their Battlefield 3 co-operative mode, which you can view here (WARNING: mature language). Other than the amazing gameplay that was shown to us, the most interesting aspect of this footage was that we got another glimpse of Battlefield 3 on the Playstation 3. Most footage to this date has been shown on the PC. Many remarked that this demonstration looked significantly better than the PS3 version’s first reveal on the Jimmy Fallon show about two months ago, where they showed some single-player campaign footage on the PS3.

So far, DICE has shown much love to the PC fans, and then to the PS3 community, especially since they announced a free downloadable copy of Battlefield: 1943 with all copies of BF3 for PS3 owners. Favouring the PC is completely understandable considering Battlefield 3 is a direct sequel to Battlefield 2, a PC-based game. You can read DICE’s statements on this here. Being primarily an Xbox 360 gamer, I have to ask… where is the love for the Xbox 360 owners, and when do we get to see BF3 running on the Xbox?

I can’t help but feel slightly concerned that DICE is trying to hide something. Perhaps the 360 version of BF3 won’t live up to the graphical expectations of the PC and the PS3? I am leaning towards this being the case, especially with some of the rumours currently flying about.

Some unofficial sources have stated that it was announced at GDC that the PS3 version of BF3 will support SPU-based deffered shading while the Xbox 360 version will only utilize tiled-based deferred shading. I haven’t linked to any of these sources because I am not yet 100% sure that these facts are true. However, I am aware that the PS3 does have a slight graphical advantage over the 360. This is obvious with PS3 exclusive titles like Killzone 3, Uncharted 2, or God of War 3.

Luckily, I have had the chance to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on both the PS3 and the 360. In my experience, I felt that the PS3 version did have a slight graphical edge over the 360, however, I found the gameplay on the 360 to be slightly smoother. Could this perhaps be the case with Battlefield 3?

What’s also interesting is that this is one of the first multi-platform games who’s principle platform is the PC. From there, it will be ported to the 360 and the PS3. This is in contrast to a game like Call of Duty: Black Ops, where the 360 has typically been the leading console. Unfortunately, we all know what happened to the PS3 port of Black Ops during launch. Lets hope DICE has a smooth launch across all platforms in October. While I am anxious to know the truth about any differences regarding the three versions of Battlefield 3, I trust in DICE to provide an amazing experience for all gamers on their platform of choice.

Maybe we will finally have a chance to see Battlefield 3 on the Xbox 360 during PAX next week.

Leave your thoughts below, and don’t forget to check out our Battlefield 3 section for all the latest BF3 news. Read DICE’s comments on some of the latest BF3 information here.

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Treyarch Listens to the Community – Express Playlist Tweaks Incoming

by Fahed Jaradat

12:14 pm in News

David Vonderhaar reveals further tweaks to the new express playlist.

A couple of days ago, we reported on the brand-new No Ghost and Second Chance playlist that’s been added to Black Ops. Since then the Call of Duty community expressed its satisfaction with the playlist but asked for further tweaks. The main concerns were the lack of Demolition game mode and decreasing the frequency of Capture the Flag. Earlier today, Black Ops’ Director reassured the community, “Express DOM [Domantion] and TDM [Team Deathmatch] frequency increased. DEM [Demolition] added. CTF [Capture the Flag] and HQ [Headquarters] stay, but all three [DEM, CTF, and HQ] at lower frequancy. [The update] goes into test today.”

Demo is my favorite mode in Black Ops and I’m happy to see it being added to the Express Playlist. I played a couple of games on the new playlist and I’m happy to report that it is one of the better ones in Black Ops, so for those who are on the fence, give it a go and hopefully you’ll like it. Let us know, in the comments’ section below, if you have been playing the new playlist.

A couple of stories you might have missed, Black Ops Patch Notes #12 and How to get Rezurrection for free (Hardened and Prestige Owners).

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Rezurrection Live at 2:00 am + How to Get it for Free (Hardened and Prestige Owners)

by Fahed Jaradat

August 22, 2011 8:50 pm in News

Josh Olin, aka JD_2020, announced that Rezurrection will hit Xbox Live at 2 pm (PDT)., and we’ve provided a guide on how to download the new map “Moon” for Hardened and Prestige owners.

Treyarch’s Community Manager shared on twitter that “Rezurrection releases tonight on Xbox Live at approximately at 2:00 am PDT.” Rezurrection, which is priced at $15, includes the four World at War zombie maps along side the all new Moon zombie map. It also offers a free Moon Theme and Call of Duty Zombies Soundtrack.

For those of you who have purchased a hardened or prestige edition of Call of Duty Black Ops, you should first make sure that you’ve downloaded the Zombies Pack, which was packed in your retail copy. Then, go to the Zombies Menu and select Xbox Live or Split-screen, you’ll find, after 2 am PDT, a new option that should read Free Zombie Level, so just hit that option.

In case you haven’t heard, new No Ghost and 2nd Chance Playlist has been added to Black Ops and the latest Patch Notes have been released.

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BF3 No One Hit Body Kills with Snipers, More Weapon Recoil, and More – DICE Talks Guns

by David Veselka

4:03 pm in News

There has been tons of Battlefield 3 info floating around the internet this past week. Recently, DICE developers have been much more generous with specifics on weapons and other details about the game. In particular, Alan Kertz, known as Demize99 on Twitter, has revealed some interesting tidbits of info and MP1st has it all here:

When asked about the AK47 and the two M16’s, Kertz stated, “the M16A3 and M16A4 are both in the game, [this] was decided after the fact sheet was printed.” What could be the in-game difference between the two is still unknown. Perhaps they are meant for different classes? In regard to the AK47, Kertz said the “AK47 is obsolete. We have the AK74M.”

Kertz also talked about weapon customization. Weapon optics were a point of interest for many fans. When asked about the recently announced enhanced night vision, Kertz stated, “the ENV is a weapon optic. It only turns on when you zoom in. There is no always on ENV. It cannot be disabled in zoom either.” In regards to side arms, Kertz said there will be “no pistol customization, but a wide variety will be available.” Kertz was also asked if all weapons could have suppressors attached to them. He answered, “not shotguns, pretty much everything else. Some are more effective than others.” He also mentioned the flashlight attachment. “Shadows play a big role, and flashlights make a big difference.”

Kertz also elaborated on bullet drop saying, “gravity is the same but velocity is different giving [bullets] different drops and travel time at the same ranges.” He added, “the distances are larger so the drop has been tweaked accordingly.”

Another interesting feature that was shown in the latest tailer was the scope glint on the weapon optics. Kertz informed us “glint is based on the scope. Out a high zoom scope on a AR will give glint too.” When asked about whether glint would be noticeable only if the enemy is aiming at the player or not, Kertz confirmed, “yes it’s directional.”

A hot topic about weapons that was noticeable in the leaked alpha footage was regarding the recoil. Daniel “zh1n0” Matros replied to the question of whether or not there is more weapon recoil by stating “yes, depends on what guns you pick.”

One very interesting, and potentially controversial statement that Kertz made was, “there are no 1 hit body kills with sniper rifles. Pull your side arm or use a semi auto for fast follow up hits.” Do you Battlefield fans agree with this? Is it unrealistic, or does it better serve the gamepley?

Don’t forget to check our article on 3D spotting and the changes that DICE have made to it. Also, keep an eye on our Battlefield 3 section for the latest coverage.

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Call of Duty 2, 3, 4 and MW2 Up to 50% Off on Xbox Live

by Fahed Jaradat

12:09 pm in News

Update: The PSN Store is holding this event as well.

Activision cuts the prices of all Call of Duty titles on the Xbox Marketplace. So, if you’re new to the Call of Duty series, you should get at least Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Personally, I prefer World at War because it was my first Call of Duty experience, and then I went back to CoD 4, but I acknowledge the fact that Modern Warfare 1 is the superior game.

Here are the prices of each game,

Call of Duty 2 $19.99 (You can find it in bargain bins for less.)

Call of Duty 3 $19.99 (You can find it in bargain bins for less. Not recommended by MP1st)

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare $19.99 (Good price. Highly recommended by MP1st; however, hold until I test how the mp is. I hear hackers are ruining it.)

Update: TDM is currently plagued with hackers. Might have better luck in objective based games.

Call of Duty: World at War $19.99 (Good price. Recommended by MP1st)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 $39.99 (Same price as Amazon. Recommended with reservations by MP1st)

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Battlefield 3 GamesCon News Roundup

by David Veselka

2:02 am in News

Obviously, a lot of new information about Battlefield 3 became available during GamesCon 2011. Luckily, bf3blog.com has rounded up all the statistics known thus far. They are as follows:

General news

Team Deathmatch will support 24 players on all platforms.
PC won’t have in-game server browser, but consoles will.
Co-op was shown, but there is no couch co-op.
List of all the confirmed weapons, vehicles, 9 Maps
2 Conquest modes: Conquest and Conquest 64 (PC Only).
The game will ship with 9 maps (excluding Back To Karkand DLC).
PC version is designed for ALT-TAB between game and Battlelog. There is no splash screen or loading menu or login page — it goes directly into the game.
PC version will get “Ultra” graphics quality setting
Hardcore mode will return in Battlefield 3
Infantry-only setting will return as well

Batlefield 3 game modes confirmed:

Conquest
Conquest 64
Rush
Squad Rush
Team Deathmatch
Squad Deathmatch

Gameplay features

Commo Rose has been confirmed. DICE is working on a console version of Commo Rose as well.
3D spotting has been revised.
Motion sensors are back, but cannot be thrown, and have to be deployed.
The EOD bot can be used to arm MCOMs, repair vehicles and disarm mines.
Players can spawn on any squad member now, but DICE is looking into it.
Kill-cam is back.
Jet max height is 1000m (same as BF2).
Jets will be available on consoles as well.
Bullets from different weapons have different velocity speeds, bullet drop is back as well.
Weapons are faction specific, but you can unlock other faction’s weaponsonce your rank up high enough.
Weapon silencers will be available on almost all weapons except shotguns.
Assault rifles with long, high-zoom scopes will have “glint” as well.
Claymores are back. You can crouch past them, but have to use explosives to blow up claymores and mines.
Vehicles will have regenerative health until being disabled.

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Black Ops 360 Title Update #12 Patch Notes

by Fahed Jaradat

August 21, 2011 10:55 pm in News

We’ve reported this morning on the new awesome playlist and DLC game category, and Treyarch just shared the Patch notes for the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops title update on the 360.

Here are the patch notes from the official Call of Duty forums:

• Addressed an issue with attack dogs causing them to “warp” under rare circumstances.
• Fixed an exploit allowing players to purchased locked classified weapons
• Fixed an exploit that allowed players to get above 15th Prestige using Combat Training/Player Match menus.
• Improvements to spawn system.
• Addressed some bugs with Custom Game Settings for CTF related to Touch Return Disabled
• Added Rezurrection DLC support (Launching August 23 first on Xbox 360!)
• Check for the Moon theme and Zombies soundtrack in the in-game store once you’ve downloaded the new DLC!

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DICE Fixes 3D Spotting Issue

by David Veselka

2:18 pm in News

One issue many gamers have had with Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was regarding the 3D spotting. For many, it was a welcomed feature to the game, and a nice alternative to the 2D spotting seen in many other first-person-shooters. On the other hand, there were many cases of this technique being ‘spammed’ in a way that was unintentional for DICE developers. The problem lied in the fact that it was possible to spot enemies through bushes and trees. Essentially, players didn’t have to even see the enemy, in order to be able to spot them. This was another contributing factor that led to the infamy of the “bush wookie”. A video that you can view here nicely demonstrates the said problem with 3D spotting.

Of course, this had many worried that the problem will persist in Battlefield 3. Thankfully, a representative from EA has recently commented on the situation.

…3D spotting is still there. It’s been tweaked though – the 3d marker only shows up if you can actually see the person. (But the minimap marker will show either way.) So no more sitting in a bush and blindly shooting at the glowing tortilla chips for free kills.

So there you have it. DICE is looking into the problem, and apparently has a fix for it. We’ll see it in action October 25th.

Write in the comments below! Do you agree with 3D spotting? Should it be changed to 2D?

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No Ghost and Second Chance in New Express Playlist – Black Ops Patch Now Live

by Fahed Jaradat

12:49 pm in News

A new Call of Duty Black Ops patch just went live on the 360. It includes an awesome new playlist.

Treyarch has just released a Black Ops patch that preps up 360s for the Rezurrection DLC, which will release on Aug 23th. But, that’s not all the patch does, it has also added an Express Playlist, where the Ghost and Second Chance Perks are not allowed and the lobby timer between games is 30 seconds instead of a minute.

The patch has taken out the annihilation map pack category and replaced it with a class dedicated to maps from all map packs. This category includes DLC Moshpit, which is a veriety of gametypes, and DLC Hardcore, hardcore versions of gametypes only.

Update: C lick here to check the Patch Notes of this Update.

Did you PC or PS3 players get a similar patch? Please comment below .

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Off Screen Battlefield 3 Jet Gameplay

by David Veselka

5:18 am in News

It seems DICE is going all-out with their next instalment in the Battlefield franchise. Their new Frostbite 2 engine, debuting in Battlefield 3, is capable of some truly amazing things. On top of gorgeous graphics, immense destruction, and over-the-top sound design, it is capable of handling large numbers of players and vehicles on the battlefield at the same time… including jets!

Interested in seeing some Battlefield 3 jet gameplay from GamesCon 2011? Check out PCMGames YouTube channel here! Video courtesy of pcmasters.de

Also, read Karl Magnus’ explanation on why jets and 64-player maps made it back into Battlefield 3 here.

It looks as though we are in for some truly epic battles this October 25th!

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DICE on Why Jets and 64 Player Maps Back in Battlefield 3 – “BF3 is the True Sequel of BF2”

by Fahed Jaradat

August 20, 2011 7:12 pm in News

DICE’s Karl Magnus explains why jets and 64 player maps are coming back to Battlefield 3.

In case you’ve been living under the rock, Battlefield 3 will feature fire fighters in the multiplayer (watch the latest trailer), and the PC version of the game will have 64 player maps. In an interview with Bioware TV, Karl revealed

Battlefield 3 is the successor of Battlefield 2 that came out already in 2005, so it’s been a long time coming for us to develop the sequel. We felt that we’re going to do a true sequel to this game (Battlefield 2). Of course, we needed to look at what we had in that game (Battlefield 2), and also listen to what the community wanted, Bringing back Jets was, basically, one of the top three things they wanted. One of the other things was definitely the return of the huge 64 player maps. It really is exciting to have 64 players at the same time playing on PC, going back to the roots of what Battlefield 2 was all about.

Karl went on to reiterate how important team play is in Battlefield 3, and how you can help your team win by reviving people, handing out ammo, repairing vehicle, and much more.

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MW3 Elite Clans Can Earn Double XP Weekends – Paid Elite Members Contribute More – Clan Cap is 100

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3:11 pm in News

Noah Heller, Product Manager at Beachhead Studios, reveals some of Modern Warfare 3’s features.

In a recent interview, Noah Heller shed some light on the new clan system by saying,

Clans have levels so you can level your clan up. If you max out your clan’s level, you unlock a weekend of double XP for everyone in the clan.

Clans are free and paid, so you can be in the same clan with the free and premium guys. Just, the premium guys can contribute to the clan leveling up a little bit heavier.

It’s worth noting that the cap on the number of clan members is 100. It seems like paid members can pull their weight more heavily in a clan’s progress, so it’s safe to assume that the premium guys get more points towards, e.g. Double XP Weekend.

Like many multiplayer aficionados, I love double XP weekends, so this gives me one more reason to use Elite. Obviously, because I’m a part of a mp1st, a site that mainly covers multiplayer, the paid version of Elite is a must for me.

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MW3’s Robert Bowling: “Spent an hour playing Battlefield 3… I loved it!”

by David Veselka

August 19, 2011 1:33 pm in News

Despite the heat between publishing giants Activision and Electronic Arts, game developers of Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3 praise highly of each other.

Recently, at GamesCon 2011, MW3’s creative strategist, Robert “fourzerotwo” Bowling, sat down with Daniel “zh1nt0” Matros, community manager for BF3, at the Battlefield 3 booth and played roughly an hour of EA’s highly anticipated new shooter. While some fans may have been nervous about two opposing community giants aiming down sights at each other and strapping C4 to each other’s backs, it was all fun and games to Mr. Bowling and Mr. Matros.

A competitive yet friendly conversation on Twitter shortly ensued thereafter:

fourzerotwo Robert Bowling

GamesCom completed! Spent an hour playing @Battlefield 3 multiplayer with friends from DICE, I loved it! Also, Batman: Arkham City = amazing

zh1nt0 Daniel Matros

@fourzerotwo @battlefield was an awesome session! Got your tags. Stay safe Rob! COD is lucky to have you!

fourzerotwo Robert Bowling

@zh1nt0 I promise you, you will never get my fourzerotwo tags. That is a challenge my friend. Come for them and receive bullets in the face.

zh1nt0 Daniel Matros

@fourzerotwo bring it! and @locust9 , it was a lot of fun

We all know that competition in the FPS genre right now is extremely fierce, but it is nice to see game developers seeing through the political storm caused by publishers.

“Good point. When the game comes out, we will settle this.” said Mr. Bowling. Bringing the conversation to a close.

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Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Explosives Do Less Damage

by Fahed Jaradat

1:25 pm in News

Robert Bowling, Modern Warfare 3’s Creative Strategist, has revealed that explosives in Modern warfare 3 have been rebalanced.

There are many frustrating aspects of Call of Duty multiplayer, but the fact that explosives being overpowered and exploited is the most frustrating, especially in Modern Warfare 2, and we all feared that this problem would carry over to Modern Warfare 3.

Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling, aka FourZeroTwo, has clarified that

“In Multiplayer, it’s all about you and your gun, plus explosives have been lowered in damage and new anti-explosive equipment added.”

There you have it, finally Explosives will be nerfed. In Black Ops, I almost always use Flak Jacket to get around this problem.

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Activision Addresses EA CEO “Rot from the core” Call of Duty comment

by Fahed Jaradat

August 18, 2011 3:50 pm in News

Activision’s Eric Hirshberg has addressed EA’s CEO, John Riccitiello, “rot from the core” comment.

Eic Hirshberg, speaking at Gamescom, responded to John Riccitielo’s “rot from the core” comment by stating

“We will not be spending time tearing down competitors; in fact, we’re pulling for them. I want as many games as possible to succeed, whether we created them or not. When someone does something great, it benefits us all. This isn’t politics. In order for one to win, the other does not have to lose. We shouldn’t be tearing each other apart; if we act like there are a finite number of gamers in the world, there will be. We will not be spending time tearing down competitors; in fact, we’re pulling for them.

A fair stance from Eric, thought one that EA should look into as guidance.

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by David Veselka

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When it comes to the future of online gaming, we here at MP1st see a lot of good things coming.

In our eyes, online gaming has become one of the most important forms of entertainment in the industry today. It’s hard to disagree when you see numbers like over 10 million subscriptions in 2008 to World of Warcraft; a massive-multiplayer-online-role-playing-game, or over $1 billion in worldwide revenue generated by Call of Duty: Black Ops; a predominately multiplayer game, or 4.5 million units of StarCraft II sold by the end of 2010; a game who’s online multiplayer tactics are a subject of study in some universities. But the simplest reasons why online gaming is so popular are perhaps the strongest. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and most importantly, it provides a sense of community for people of all ages around the world.

This is what MP1st is all about: community and the games that bring us together. We want to create a place where online gamers can view some of the best gaming content on the web, as well as get the latest news about the games they love. While we are especially excited about many of the first-person-shooter communities like Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Counter-Strike, you can expect to see content from a wide variety of games. In fact, we want you to help us cover games you want to see by either posting comments in our articles, or by visiting our write for us page.

Though we’ve already seen some amazing leaps forward within the gaming industry, we feel we are just starting to see the true potential of what it has to offer. If you are as excited as us about the future of online gaming, you’re in the right place.

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