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The First Explosive Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Trailer Is Here
The next big Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 3, is a globetrotting tale of destruction, taking the fight to America, England, Germany and France, bringing with it huge destruction and battles more ambitious than ever. See for yourself in the game’s first trailer using Modern Warfare‘s new tech. There are some classic Call of…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
The Maker of Modern Warfare 3 Has ‘Moved Beyond’ Its Modern Warfare 2 Tech
Infinity Ward, the studio behind Call of Duty and Modern Warfare, is leaving its previously used game engine technology behind for Modern Warfare 3. Will that put an end to cracks about the developer using Quake III Arena-era tech? While those digs against Infinity Ward may have been unfair and inaccurate—its in-house IW Engine has…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 23, 2011 -
Combing Through Modern Warfare 3 Launch Site
Twitter user @Haakontje shifted through CallofDuty.com’s Modern Warfare 3 site, finding images in the cache and the game’s release date in the site’s source code. None of this is new to those who’ve read Kotaku‘s exclusive details on the game, which Kotaku first broke earlier this month.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 23, 2011 -
Meet Grant, X-Men: Destiny‘s Football Hero
Joining Aimi Yoshida as one of three new mutant characters in Silicon Knights’ X-Men: Destiny, Grant is a jock hailing from Georgia whose only ambition is to become a football hero. He gets it half-right. X-Men: Destiny places players in the role of one of three brand-spanking new mutants in a San Francisco torn apart…
By Mike Fahey Published May 20, 2011 -
Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation Coming to PC in June
Already released on Xbox 360, the Escalation add-on for Call of Duty: Black Ops makes its next stop on PC. Activision confirmed the release date for Escalation—four new maps and the “Call of the Dead” mode—for June 2.
By Michael McWhertor Published May 19, 2011 -
Modern War Begets Modern Warfare 3
This fall will see the culmination of what has become one of the biggest money-earning entertainment properties in the world: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare In 2007, the creators of the long-lived Call of Duty video game series broke from the norm of recreating World War II-themed conflicts for gamers to play through and released…
By Brian Crecente Published May 16, 2011 -
The First Official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Trailer Is Here (And So Are Three More)
You’ve had your first unofficial look at this year’s Call of Duty, now let’s see what the official unveiling of Modern Warfare 3 looks like in this brief, but now familiar teaser trailer, “America Under Siege.” There’s no gameplay here, just a stylized tease that the war from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 13, 2011 -
The Modern Warfare 3 Files: Exclusive First Details on the Biggest Game of 2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is coming Nov. 8, 2011, Kotaku has learned, delivering with it mammoth battles that engulf a dozen cities around the world including New York, Paris and London. Multiple sources have shared details of the game’s story, art, sounds and game modes with Kotaku, noting that the game will reshape…
By Brian Crecente Published May 13, 2011 -
Where You’ll Go, How You’ll Kill, and Who Will Die in Modern Warfare 3
We’ve been gentle so far in our revealing of what we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. We’ve tip-toed through the minefield of spoilers, and tried to reveal only facts anyone would want to know. That ends here. What follows is a detailed summary of what we understand are the events of Modern…
By Brian Crecente Published May 13, 2011 -
Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Features Battles in Brooklyn, Clash in Mogadishu
Packed with 15 levels set in locations around the world, from Manhattan to the catacombs of Paris, Modern Warfare 3‘s near-future campaign looks to be an experience that will top anything seen before in a Call of Duty game. Multiplayer, too, seems to be shaping up to be an experience packed with new maps, experiences…
By Brian Crecente Published May 13, 2011 -
The Modern War Gear Solid Saga Continues with the Introduction of… Cardboard Gear!?!
The ultimate paramilitary crossover continues in the fifth(!) chapter of Modern War Gear Solid, which has already merged the worlds of Metal Gear Solid, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Halo into one ridiculously amusing soup. In the latest (and final?) episode, things reach even more ludicrous heights as Ghost battles Kotickovitch, Snake evolves the…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 11, 2011 -
Modern Warfare 3 to Feature Bigger Story, More Destruction This Fall
While still unannounced, sources who have seen the game in action tell Kotaku that the next Call of Duty will be a Modern Warfare 3 that pushes the bar on what people have come to expect from the series. And it hits this fall. The yet-to-be announced sequel is under development by Infinity Ward, though…
By Brian Crecente Published May 10, 2011 -
Call of Duty’s Nazi Zombies Look Great in Real Life
Logan Fulton and his pals have put together this short homage to Call of Duty’s zombie mode, playing out a round of the game as a live-action fan film that’s not afraid to go overboard with the yellow glowing eyes. It’s not made for laughs, this is simply a straight-up recreation of the game mode,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2011 -
Don’t Expect To See Bungie’s Next Project At E3 2011
Halo and Marathon fans looking forward to Bungie’s all-new universe can set aside their hype and hope until sometime after E3 2011. Bungie and publisher Activision have both said the developer will not have an official presence at this year’s E3 show which is just weeks away. [Bungie.net]
By Michael McWhertor Published May 9, 2011 -
Beachhead Project is an Important Part of This Year’s Call of Duty Game
Today’s Activision Blizzard first quarter 2011 financial results call came and went without specific mention of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but talk surrounding Beachheads buzzword-powered online digital platform indicates it will play a strong role in the next Call of Duty game. Earlier this year Activision revealed that a new internal studio called…
By Mike Fahey Published May 9, 2011 -
Call of Duty: Black Ops Gets More Play Than Facebook
Just imagine how connected we’d be if everyone spent as much time on Facebook as they did shooting each other. Impressive Call of Duty numbers courtesy of Activision Blizzard’s first quarter 2011 financial results.
By Mike Fahey Published May 9, 2011 -
Black Ops PS3 Bundle Coming in Three Weeks
A pair of retail sources informs Kotaku that a Call of Duty: Black Ops PlayStation 3 bundle will be available in North America on May 24. The unit—which features a 160 GB hard drive—lists for $299.99 USD. Kotaku has reached out to representatives of Activision and Sony Computer Entertainment. Any comment will be updated here.
By Owen Good Published May 7, 2011 -
Modern Warfare 3 to Get a June Reveal
To no one’s surprise, there will be a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. (C’mon, when Electronic Arts’ CEO is talking tough about Battlefield 3 versus Call of Duty, he doesn’t mean Black Ops.) Official PlayStation Magazine‘s latest edition includes a teaser for the game’s big reveal in next month’s edition. See it here.
By Owen Good Published May 7, 2011 -
Prototype 2 Does Not Make for a Very Heartwarming Mother’s Day Card
Activision picked a rather awkward game to help remind players that Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8. I guess they are trying to say make your mother happy this Sunday, or consume her later and experience her disappointment first-hand.
By Mike Fahey Published May 6, 2011