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Amazon Has Cheap PS3 Games All Day Long
Looking for some relatively cheap, older-type PlayStation 3 games? Amazon's doing the PS3 deal day thing once again, kicking things off with a little Modern Warfare and seeing where things go from there. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Monkey Majiks: In the Uk last week WH Smith started trying to off load their console hardware, as they move away from... 12 Responses | Other threads
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ABC News Broadens Search For Missing Teen Gamer
It has been three weeks since 15-year-old Brandon Crisp’s parents took away his Xbox 360 and he ran away from home. More »
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Comment by EmeraldDragon: All I can say is that I hope he's all right. 15 Responses | Other threads
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call of duty 4: modern warfare
COD4 Weekend Brings Double XP, Half-Priced Maps
As we mentioned last week, this weekend is a special double XP weekend for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare players, though now it's now an Xbox 360 only weekend, with PS3 fans most likely getting the treatment a week later. Also exclusive to Xbox Live is a special half price sale on the Game of the Year Variety map pack. The pack will be slashed from 800 Microsoft points to 400 from 12:01am Pacific on the 12th to midnight on the 14th, which coincides with the double XP event. Honestly I can't see how anyone still playing Call of Duty 4 doesn't already have this pack, but it's a nice gesture. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by OldManOnTheHill: I was never too exited about these maps. It was only when I literally found myself falling asleep on some... 7 Responses | Other threads
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call of duty 4: modern warfare
Call Of Duty 4 Double XP Weekend Imminent
Infinity Ward Director of Communications / Community Manager Robert Bowling reveals in his IAMfourzerotwo blog that he is currently readying promotional materials for a big Call of Duty 4 event taking place next weekend over Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. In his post he drops those two little words that CoD players (mainly those of us that suck) love to hear: Double XP. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Slippy: Dont really care..... Why am i being so childish? Let me begin.... Bought COD4:GOTY edition for Xbox 360, with the promise... 8 Responses | Other threads
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call of duty 4: modern warfare
COD4 Map Pack Hits Million Downloads in Record Time
Call of Duty 4's Variety Map Pack was downloaded one million times in the first nine days, a new record for Xbox Live Marketplace, Activision said this morning. More »
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Comment by ShamimLaelap: you can pay with creditcards dont have them how can i get it then.please mail me and let me no.... more » | Other threads
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xbox 360
Call of Duty 4 Map Pack is Live
Hop to it, you can now officially download the Variety Map Pack DLC for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. If you're at work and can't get to playing straight away try passing the time by watching this video of the Infinity Ward folks talking up some of the news maps.
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Comment by mac-phisto: am i the only one that thinks we got ripped off? as others have stated, $10 for 4 maps -... more » | Other threads
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call of duty 4: modern warfare
COD4: 1.3 Million Online A Day
It takes a ton of people playing online to consistently outperform Microsoft's Halo 3 on the Xbox 360, but just how many people is a ton? According to Infinity Ward's Mark Rubin, between 1.2 and 1.3 million players go play COD4 online every single day, Monday through Sunday, and that's just the tip of the iceberg."That's just 360. There's even more on the other platforms [PS3 and PC], but we just don't have the same numbering system. Overall, even without the other consoles, we are beating the competition. PS3 numbers are monstrously huge. No other game has come close, either online current, or total unique users in a day."
1.3 million people playing per day on the Xbox 360 alone? Staggering numbers. to put that in perspective, if every one of those players gave me $1, I would be greatly appreciative. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by jack-tha-reaper: wonder who many people will go online with gta4 idk but should be in the billions more » | Other threads
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special events
GameStop Hosts COD 4 Map Pack Preview
If you're going to be in New York City or San Jose California and have a little free time on the 28th of March, you might want to stop by GameStop for a special Call of Duty 4 Variety Map Pack Challenge event. Be one of the first players to get your hands on Broadcast, Creek, Chinatown and Killhouse, the four new multiplayer maps coming out with the April 3rd DLC. Participate in Q&A sessions with developers, trivia contests, eye tests, and finally battle it out on the maps themselves for a chance at various prizes, including a $1,000 gift card. Attendees can register at the GameStop website, with the first few attendees receiving an Xbox Live token that lets you snag the pack for free. A first look at the maps, fabulous prizes, and the chance to hang out at a GameStop after closing hours. What more could a Call of Duty 4 player ask for? Feel free to contact the GameStop directly for a list of prizes, but be warned - the New York store's manager Randy can't find his packet. Poor Randy. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by MeXaCrAcKeR: I played china town. Not so proud to say I was DQ'ed the first round. It was fun though. Wait in... more » | Other threads
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game fly
Gamefly's Fifth Annual Q Awards
When I first read the words "Q Awards" I auto-magically thought of the late, great actor Desmond Llewelyn but was apparently way off track. These are Gamefly's version of the Oscars sans the cheesy dance routines. More »
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clips
Zero Punctuation On Call Of Duty 4
Yahtzee isn't all that fond of taking requests, but it seems that the horde of Call of Duty 4 fans hungry to see their favorite game get slapped in the face with Croshaw's angry, spite-filled penis have moved him to action. In reviewing the game he comes to realize what we've known for months - Call of Duty 4 is just as good as a prostitute with three identical sets of genitalia. Of course he draws this conclusion out a good four minutes, but it is a very good four minutes indeed. I think I prefer it when he reviews games that he likes, as it seems to make him try harder. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by --Core--: "It must get messy around that time of month" Oh, the horrible visual image that came about from that comment.. Laughter... more » | Other threads
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dlc
Console COD4 Getting New Maps This Spring
To all those who can't get enough Call of Duty 4 multiplayer on the Xbox 360 and PS3, know that new maps are on the way this spring. How many? We don't know. What day will they be here? Not so sure. What will they cost? Wish we could tell you. But one thing's for certain, "the upcoming downloadable content will thrust gamers into a hot zone of added combat across a variety of intense multiplayer locales." More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by jinkywilliams: "I'll get [the maps] as long as they don't cost 800 points". "...shame you have to pay for updates/content, €70 should... more » | Other threads
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gotgoty
MTV's GOTGOTY
MTV's Stephen Totilo decided to eschew the annual Game of the Year chestnut for a much more fun to pronounce and acronymize Game of the Game of the Year or GOTGOTY. Actually he didn't really eschew anything, seeing that he did his own GOTYs not too long ago, but this is still a fun idea. Totilo created a sort of MetaGOTY if you can imagine that (Personally, mine is a billy goat in a Robocop suit) by rounding up all of the GOTYs and tallying them to see which game was selected the most. More »
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Comment by Blackjack1353: @TheHun: Same amount of time if not faster than It would take to beat the game using guns. The wrench... more » | Other threads
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Call Of Duty 4 Top Selling Title Of 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare completely kicked 2007's ass. This is the gist of the latest press release from Activision, which pulls out the NPD, Chart Track, and GFK Group numbers showing that not only has the game sold in excess of 7 million copies across all platforms since its release in November, but also wound up selling the most units of any game on any system worldwide during calendar year 2007."We're very excited about this achievement especially given so many competitive titles this year," said Will Kassoy, senior vice president, global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Consumer and critics agree that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is one of the best games ever created and further establishes Call of Duty as one of the premier brands in the industry."
While the game came in third in US software sales behind Halo 3 and Wii Play, it turns out the United States is just one of many countries that thinks shooting other people is a worthwhile pastime. Hit the jump for more Activision self-love. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Riquez: So, apparently, its not just because its available on 3 systems, COD4 on Xbox also out sold Halo3 on Xbox. "Microsoft... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Rood_Inverse: I seen this in the paper today. I was actually really surprised. I was like, hey, I read this guy's... more » | Other threads
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xbox live
COD4 Divests Halo 3 Of Xbox Live Crown
Yesterday's weekly posting of Xbox Live statistics on Larry Hryb's website contained a sweet surprise for fans of Infinity Ward's modern take on the FPS war game, as Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare finally broke Master Chief's reign as the most-played game on Xbox Live. For months COD4 has been trailing Halo 3 on the chart, to the point where we didn't even have to read the statistics to know what we'd find in those top two slots. Congratulations to Infinity Ward and Activision for literally beating Microsoft at their own game - for this week at least. And don't worry about MC. Halo 2 still remains firmly atop the list of most-played original Xbox titles, and I don't see Battlefield 2: Modern Combat making a push anytime soon. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Demon_Dragon: @Xmaster: Halo is the best game i ever played screw cod4 it suckseven though Halo 3 wasnt much fun playing... more » | Other threads
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industry
Activision Super Happy About Record Year
Last night's barrage of U.S. sales numbers were so overwhelmingly positive for some companies that they actually crawled out of bed early to crow about it. Heck, Nintendo never went to sleep, staying up all night doing coke with Colecovision and Atari and talking about the good old days. More » -
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apple gaming
Call Of Duty 4 Heading To Mac
Oh dear, it seems that all of my reasons for not buying an Apple system are slowly being whittled away in the course of a few short hours. First EA announces Spore for the Mac, and now Aspyr Media reveals that they are bringing the third installment of Infinity Ward shit - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - to Apple systems this May. As an added bonus, all of the problems with multiplayer that have plagued the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 versions of the game should be pretty much ironed out by then! Hit the jump for the juicy press release details. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by kuhne: Games on a MAC? no wai!! now just remove that shitty OS, install windows, get a real mouse and I'll... more » | Other threads
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amazon
Wii Wins the Amazon Christmas
Amazon is just giddy with excitement. The holidays are over and they are bursting at the seams with money spent on presents. Their annual "We made a shitton of money during the holidays" press release went out this morning and in it the the Wii as their top selling console and Call of Duty 4 as their top game. More » -
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Activision - We Are The Champions
Activision is having a banner year, and they've got the NPD data to prove it. The company issued a press release this morning to announce that NPD Group data has placed them as the top U.S. console and handheld publisher from January to November of 2007, increasing its market share to a record 16.8% in the eleven month period, up 7.9% from the year before."We continue to see strong consumer response to our wholly owned and internally developed titles — Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," said Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc. "We are well positioned to continue our leadership position through the remainder of the year and are on track to delivering another record year of revenue growth and the most profitable year in our history."
Now that Activision has a larger market share than EA, how long before we get to start calling them an evil empire? Let me know, okay? I've got some great t-shirt ideas. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Soldier_CLE : The Wrath of PONG: If they made a T-Shirt with this cover, my retro "OMGZ, I B BLINDZ LOLOLZ!" outfit would be complete!* *Just add... more » | Other threads
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goty
Maxim Announces Top Ten Video Games of 2007
Sure, TIME's list of the best ten games released this calendar year had its controversial entries, but I highly doubt anyone will dispute gaming bible Maxim's choices. Basically, all you really need to know is that 2K Games The Darkness surpassed Metroid Prime 3: Corruption in Maxim magazine's year end wrap up of the best games of 2007. What else did The Darkness beat out? Halo 3, Rock Band and Mass Effect, who sadly didn't make the cut, despite one of those featuring hot girl-on-girl action. At least Halo 3 nabbed the coveted "User Pick" for top spot. Maybe similar mags Stuff or King will throw them a bone. Anyhoo, enough teasing. Here are the top ten games of 2007, as decreed by the editors of Maxim. More »
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Comment by skyyy: Halo 3 left off the list? The only game i'll agree with on the list is CoD4, which shouldnt be at... more » | Other threads
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broken
Infinity Ward Fixing PS3 COD4 Online
While Xbox 360 owners have been enjoying the hell out of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's multiplayer, owners of the PlayStation 3 version like myself have been getting an altogether different definition of deep and hard. Players are reporting long wait times for matches, with connection issues plaguing servers once the matches do start. According to Inifinity Ward, the problem lies with servers getting slammed with far greater traffic than they had anticipated. Fortunately the PS3 server team is on the job.The server team has been working on this all weekend, and will be working through the night. They're upgrading all server hardware as well as dedicated an individual database to each functionality to improve performance and handle the traffic hitting the servers.
Hurry up guys, I have embarrassing amounts of dying to do! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by pete1418: I have been playing cod 4 on ps3 for sometime,but just recently I'm having problems getting on. when i select... more » | Other threads
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COD4 To Smack Down Halo 3
Oohhh, it's Halo 3. Everybody back. Back it up. Halo 3's coming through. What, you think you're a tough guy? You a big tough guy, Mr. Halo 3? You have those big sales numbers and you think you own the place? Yeah, well I remember when you were begging to be on a Mac and you were called Marathon. Yeah. I remember when your Louis Vuitton shoes were called Reebok. And so does Call of Duty 4, who analyst Todd Greenwald says is about to kick your ass...in sales. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by GrantCasimir: Hey Fellas....Im new 2 this game lol I JUST got it like a month ago....I play americas Army man Thats... more » | Other threads
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Infinity Ward - It's Deep And It's Hard, Bitch
I finished the single player mode of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare last night on the PS3, and instead of getting up for a celebratory dish of ice cream, I sat through the credits. I'm glad I did, as it introduced me to the Call of Duty 4 rap anthem, Deep and Hard, which contains the line, "This the third installment, Infinity Ward shit, don't soil your drawers cause it's deep and it's hard, bitch." Poetry! I decided to record the event for you folks to enjoy. Before you say it, yes, my camera is shit. We've established this. I need this song on my iPod immediately. -
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Week in Games: Silent Hill Origins Edition
The flood of amazing game titles seems to have ebbed a bit this week which my beleaguered bank account is most thankful for. Silent Hill: Origins will be my purchase this week as I try to plow through the last two week's worth of purchases. Anything on the list catch your eye? More » -
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Call of Duty 4 Goes Mobile
It looks like the high-end mobile games business is starting to catch on here in the States like it has already taken hold in Japan. The latest title to come in to the cell phone fold is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The nine level single player game is a pre-quel of sorts that gives gamers an insight in to the events leading up to the console version of the game. More » -
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Comment by Sullyville: The PC demo was beautiful.Ran silky smooth. The javelinwas tremendous. I have, however,just finished Rainbow Six Vegas andnow every game... more » | Other threads
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yahoo exclusive
Call of Duty 4 PC Demo Any Minute Now
Over at Yahoo!'s Call of Duty 4 Launch Central page they're gearing up to go live with the single player PC demo of the game in a few short minutes. The 1.4GB download is scheduled to premier at 9AM Pacific, which is noon for my East Coast brothers and sisters. The demo features a full level of the single player game for you to wander about shooting stuff in. The catch? The demo is a timed exclusive to Yahoo!, so you've got to have a free Yahoo account to download it, which really isn't all that much to ask. Sign-up is completely free and you get a new email address that comes preloaded with 100 spam messages for your convenience, as well as the ability to create your own Geocities web page. Nothing says quality like running your small business on Geocities. I estimate Yahoo!'s ability to handle this demo release smoothly somewhere between HA! and peeing myself laughing, so get in early so you can bitch about how long it takes to download the file with more authority than anyone else. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Desfunk: Having just played through the demo... this game makes Halo 3 look like a puppy taking a dump (oh wait...... more » | Other threads
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limited edition
Call Of Duty IV Collectors Details
With less than two months to go until Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare briefly touches store shelves only to be swept up in a hype-driver whirlwind of consumer lust, Activision has announced details on the PC and Xbox 360 Collector's Edition of the game. Both will come with a lovely hardbound art book containing a slew of concept art and never-before-seen imagery from the development of the title. While the Xbox 360 version will also come with a bonus DVD with over four hours of interviews, features, and a documentary on the history of the British S.A.S, the PC version instead comes with a digital copy of the Brady Games strategy guide for COD4, because console players know the PC gamers need as much help as they can get. I didn't say it, the console gamers did. I am sure you can all work this out civilly. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by GamerNamedTim: Sweet, seems like a ton of companies are jumping on the proverbial band-wagon with these collectors editions! I'll gladly pay... more » | Other threads
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art of war
Call of Duty 4 Box Art
Finally we can stop using the game logo on black every time we do a story on Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Helicopters! Smoke! Mud! Running! Yep, this is a Call of Duty cover all right. For the PC and PS3 covers for the game, use your imagination. For the DS cover, use your imagination's crop function.
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By Mike FaheyComment by keyransolo: Looks good, different to previous covers. more » | Other threads
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second chances
Call of Duty Beta Signups Return
Ahh, much better. Call of Duty 4 Beta signups are available again until 7PM Pacific tonight. Rather than the boneheaded first-come, first-serve plan they tried before that resulted in nothing but hate (which leads to suffering), this time they are trying something a bit more sensible. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by baberg: @Kiden4911: If you don't get an email at exactly 7 pm does that mean u didnt get in? Incorrect. ... more » | Other threads
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saw this coming
COD4 Beta Tokens Gone In Minutes
As expected, Charlie Oscar Delta, the site where beta tokens for Call of Duty 4 on the Xbox 360 were handed out at 12PM Pacific, was completely swamped and completely unreachable when people slammed into it at the appointed time, hungry for some multiplayer hands-on. Kotakuite Sloopydrew got this message after trying to log in for 33 minutes:"Although Charlie Oscar Delta's Token Codes have been reserved, there will be many more opportunities to get into the Beta! Check back into SITREP often, as we'll be updating the site with information as soon as it's finalized.
Now I agree with most of the people from the announcement post earlier that this could have been handled much better. For instance, arming everyone with knives and tossing the beta tokens onto the floor of a football stadium would have been just as painful, only much more entertaining for spectators. All is not lost, however. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by EnigmaNemesis: @Witzbold: As far as I can tell, it does. more » | Other threads
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Call Of Duty 4 Beta Live Today
Just a friendly reminder for those Xbox 360 owners anxious to get their hands on Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The multiplayer beta tokens go up for grabs today at noon Pacific (3 Eastern), and I've got a feeling the website is going to be swamped, so get on over to Charlie Oscar Delta and get yourself registered before the whole thing explodes. Also included in the press release from this past Friday are details on what international locations will be getting a chance to be in the demo. I'll let you hit the jump for the full list, unless you live in South America, Asia, or Africa, in which case you are probably used to this sort of disappointment by now anyway. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by icarusprime: @ METHODX Where the hell is your computer? @ HUGINN What makes "this" gay? Was it the html on the site that... more » | Other threads
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Call of Duty 4 Live Beta Dated
Now would probably be a good time to register over at Charlie Oscar Delta (or it would be if the site weren't down for maintenance). Come Monday (it'll be alright) August 27th, download tokens for the upcoming Xbox 360 beta will be given out on a first come, first serve basis for US Xbox Live accounts. Fear not though, international gamers.On Monday, August 27th at 12pm Pacific Daylight Time, tokens to download the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Xbox 360 Multiplayer Beta will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. While Charlie Oscar Delta's tokens are linked to United States Xbox Live accounts only, we will be rolling the COD4:MW MP BETA out to additional select countries in early September. We will be posting the information here, at BETA HQ, so please check back for updates for your country.
Soon my friends. Oh so soon.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Frampis: Living in Finland hasn't stopped me from playing this beta yet :). I played all the way up to the... more » | Other threads
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COD4 Dated, GHII International Tracks, and James Bond
Activision is kicking out some pretty big announcements to coincide with the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig. First off we have an official, worldwide release date for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. November 5th is the day when players across the globe will get their hands on what could be the action game of the year. Then comes the announcement of the international track list for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which features 11 master tracks (hit jump for full list) from artists I've never heard, such as Die Toten Hosen's Hier Kommt and Heroes Del Silencio with Avalancha. Finally they confirmed that there are new James Bond titles in the work from Treyarch, Vicarious Visions and Beenox for next-gen consoles, handhelds and Windows PCs. It's a lot to cram into one press release, that's for sure. Hit the jump and see for yourself! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by ceilingFANBOY: There could be a lot more coming from Europe that just isn't going to be listed as "international" tracks because... more » | Other threads
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customized combat
Call of Duty 4 Perks Trailer
Confused by Call of Duty 4's multiplayer perks system? You shouldn't be after watching this clip, which shows a hectic fight scene from start to finish, and then starts over, pausing to highlight the various perks used during the skirmish. My favorite is still the one that lets you pull your pistol after you are taken down. That one alone is going to make for some awesome face-off moments. The only thing better would be if they let you point the gun at your opponent as he runs away, roll onto your back and scream while emptying the clip because dammit, you just love him too much.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Witzbold: Infinity Ward has announces that there will be Multiplayer Perks for Call of Duty 4. They will be arranged in... more » | Other threads
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Justify Your Duty
Crecente filmed this earlier at a pre-E3 event. The game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, speaks for itself. So does this video. -
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Impressions
The most impressive thing that Activision had to show, by far, was their surprisingly intense Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare demo. More »
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Comment by Sullyville: COD4 is very exciting right now,even more than Halo 3 because theydidn't announce it years in advance. Sometimes the big marketing... more » | Other threads
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Call of Duty 4 E3 Trailer
Just in case you missed the premiere of Call of Duty 4's new E3 trailer on Game Head Friday night/Saturday morning. Here's your chance to catch it. Man, I still can't get over how incredibly hot this game looks. It just blows me away every time I see it.
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Comment by Toad: @Xer0Ph0kus: Preaching to the choir old boy. DD214 in hand. It's nothing to brag about being an E-3 more » | Other threads
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