• Call of Duty: Ghosts vs Modern Warfare 3, Side by Side Comparison

    Call of Duty: Ghosts was revealed in a big way today at the Microsoft Xbox One event in Redmond, WA. We learned that the game has a powerful new engine that leaves previous Call of Duty games in the dust - but what exactly does that mean?

    At the Xbox One event, Infinity Ward revealed some comparison footage from their new game Call of Duty: Ghosts, up against their old game; Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

    The problem was that the footage wasn't displayed side-by-side, but rather one after another. One render from Modern Warfare 3 followed up with an image from Call of Duty: Ghosts. To give you a better idea of what this engine brings to Call of Duty, we've taken that Ghosts footage and slapped it up against the old Modern Warfare 3 footage and the results speak for themselves.

    Check out the video after the break.

  • Check out Call of Duty: Ghosts First HD Screenshots

     

    Activision has revealed some brand new screenshots of Call of Duty: Ghosts, hot on the heels of today's reveal trailer and behind the scenes feature.

    Take a peek at the screenshots below and be sure to visit our Xbox One hub to learn all there is to know about the just-revealed next-generation Xbox console, the Xbox One!

    Gallery: Debut Screens

    Call of Duty Ghosts Logo Black
    COD Ghosts_Something's Burning
    COD Ghosts_Jungle Environment
    COD Ghosts_In The Weeds

     

  • Call of Duty: Ghosts Xbox One Reveal Presentation

    Here it is!

    Activision boss Eric Hirschberg presented our first ever look at Call of Duty: Ghosts. In this demo, we get a good look at what Infinity Ward has been working on with behind-the-scenes footage as well as a brand new trailer.

    Check it out above and let us know what you think in the comments below!

  • Here is the Call of Duty: Ghosts Xbox Reveal Teaser Trailer

    Here it is, the trailer that we've all been waiting for! Check out the official reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts, straight from the next-generation Xbox Reveal event in Redmond, WA!

    What do you think of the trailer? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

  • Oscar-Winning Writer of Syriana Working on Call of Duty: Ghosts

    Academy-award winning writer of Syriana Stephen Gaghan has been confirmed to be working with Infinity Ward on Call of Duty: Ghosts. Gaghan, who was rumored to be working on the game after some teaser images attributed a quote to 'S. Gaghan' but the news was unconfirmed until moments ago when Gaghan himself Tweeted out an update confirming his involvement.

    Gaghan has been involved in a number of Hollywood films and is no stranger to amazing story telling and writing, so it will be exciting to see what he has in store for us in Call of Duty: Ghosts.

    Stay tuned to FPS General for more Call of Duty: Ghosts news as it makes its way online.

  • Win Some Call of Duty: Ghosts Swag!

    This week is all about the next-generation of Xbox and Call of Duty: Ghosts for the team here at FPS General, so to that end we're giving away a bunch of Call of Duty: Ghosts swag to celebrate!

    We're giving away some Call of Duty: Ghosts posters and Ghosts-themed camo codes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and winning them is a breeze.

    1. Tweet out the following update over on Twitter:

    'Celebrate the #XboxReveal in style with some #CODGhosts swag from @FPSGeneral! Details: j.mp/10fxgBp'

    2. Post a comment on this article letting us know what you are most looking forward to in Call of Duty: Ghosts.

    That's it!

    We will be picking 5 winners at random, with each winner taking home a poster/code bundle, on Monday, May 27th at 3:00PM Pacific Time. Note that these codes are valid for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, but are not valid on PC.

  • Next-Generation Xbox Reveal Viewer's Guide - May 21st, 2013

    Microsoft is gearing up to reveal the next-generation of Xbox at a special press event in Redmond, WA this week. If you - like most gamers - aren't going to be on hand at the event, this article will provide everything you need to stay up to date on the biggest news from the event.

    What Is It?

    As mentioned, Microsoft is revealing the next-generation of their Xbox home gaming console at an event titled Xbox: A New Generation Revealed. During the event, you can expect to see the new console and any special peripherals as well as presentations from the developers and publishers who will be releasing titles as part of the next-generation consoles launch lineup.

    This includes a special appearance from Activision that will (hopefully) shed some new light on what we can expect from the next generation of Call of Duty with their Call of Duty: Ghosts presentation.

  • Call of Duty: Ghosts Teaser Trailer Recreated in Minecraft

    By now, it should come as no surprise that A) the Minecraft community is incredible and B) sometimes, the cinematics in first-person shooters can lend themselves really well to Minecraft recreations.

    For proof, look no further than YouTube user FPSNation's incredible Minecraft rendition of the Call of Duty: Ghosts Masked Warriors teaser trailer. Check it out above!

  • 3 Features Call of Duty: Ghosts Simply Has to Have

    Yesterday, we ran a piece entitled 3 Features Battlefield 4 Simply Has to Have in which we speculated on a few things that DICE absolutely has to include in the game for it to be as awesome as we're expecting. Today, we set our sights on Call of Duty: Ghosts and the team at Infinity Ward for the same treatment.

    Call of Duty: Ghosts is making a lot of bold claims so far and if the game is going to be half as good as we expect it to be, there are a few things that Infinity Ward will need to focus on and keep in mind with Call of Duty: Ghosts.

    Those things are...

    Balanced Multiplayer

    Call of Duty: Ghosts can have the most engaging and fascinating singleplayer campaign in Call of Duty history and the plain fact of the matter is that most players will never touch it.

    Call of Duty is first and foremost a multiplayer experience for the vast majority of its fanbase. To that end, the most important thing that Infinity Ward needs to keep in mind is strong, balanced multiplayer.

    This means keeping the post-launch nerfs and buffs to a minimum. Every game will require a bit of tweaking here and there after it gets into the hands of the massive userbase, but we'd like to see some better day one balancing. We're talking across the board weapons balancing, where no class is blatantly more useful than another. To us, DICE has always been great at this in Battlefield games. 

    Killstreaks or scorestreaks need to have their cost/reward structure thought out and tested in great detail. The RC-XD in Call of Duty: Black Ops, for example, was kind of a nightmare. It was ridiculously easy to acquire and yet could net you multiple kills if you timed the detonation properly. To our minds, a 3-kill streak should not be capable of getting you multi-kills.

  • Call of Duty: Ghosts Confirmed for November 5th, Available for Pre-Order

    The next generation of Call of Duty has been announced, confirming the rampant rumors that have been afoot since last week's retail display leak. Ghosts will take place in the future, using a mix of current technology and weapons to fit with an entirely new story, setting, and cast of characters. 

    A brand new engine is the cherry on top of this delicious, bullet-ridden sundae, one that Activision claims will redefine the series for the next generation.

    "Infinity Ward set the gold standard for first-person action for a generation, and they're going to do it again with Call of Duty: Ghosts," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. "Ghosts delivers an all-new story, all-new characters, an all-new Call of Duty world, all powered by a next generation Call of Duty engine, which is a leap forward for the franchise. Infinity Ward is going all-in to create the next generation of Call of Duty worthy of the world's greatest fans."

     Infinity Ward had more to say on their development choices for the next in the legendary series:

    "Everyone was expecting us to make Modern Warfare 4, which would have been the safe thing to do. But we're not resting on our laurels," said Mark Rubin, executive producer of developer Infinity Ward. "We saw the console transition as the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter for Call of Duty. So we're building a new sub-brand, a new engine, and a lot of new ideas and experiences for our players. We can't wait to share them with our community."

     A first-look debut will be taking place on May 21st; those interested can tune in to Xbox: the Next Generation Revealed on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE or SPIKE TV.

    The game is slated to launch November 5th, and eager fans can already pre-order for Xbox 360, PS3, next-gen consoles, and PC for $59.99.

    Stay tuned right here for more details on Ghosts; we'll be eagerly following development news just for you.

  • Call of Duty Reveal Coming Next Week, What We Know So Far

    Whatever Activision has up their sleeves for the next great Call of Duty experience, we're going to find out on May 1st. That is, assuming that the promotion materials at the top of this page are to be trusted.

    So, what will Activision actually be announcing next week? Here is what we know about the next Call of Duty game:

    • The title is rumored to be Call of Duty: Ghosts.
    • The game is expected to ship on both current- and next-generation platforms.
    • Development should be handled at least by Infinity Ward but possible Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software, as well.
    • The story is expected to be a spinoff from the Modern Warfare story arc and take place in the near future.
    • MP is getting some changes, including:  dynamic loading sequences, featuring cut-scenes rather than static loading images; sprint to slide mechanic and dynamic map elements.
    • The first gameplay trailer should debut in late May, during the NBA finals.

    We'll be here to cover the unveiling on May 1st, so be sure to check back with us! In the meantime, we've been exploring some potential storylines for the next Call of Duty game - take a look and let us know what you think!

    Source: IGN

  • Four Potential Storylines for Call of Duty: Ghosts

    Earlier this week, Call of Duty: Ghosts was all but confirmed as the next entry into the massively popular Call of Duty franchise.

    With the promise of a new game, and the hints that we have been given over the last few months, we've put together a few general story arcs that Infinity Ward might be working on with Call of Duty: Ghosts.

    Chances are, this is not a totally fresh storyline as we have heard that at least one major character will be returning to Ghosts.

    We could be miles off here, but speculation is part of what makes Call of Duty such an exciting prospect every year.

    Note: this article will contain spoilers for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare story branch, you are warned.

  • Next Call of Duty Likely To Be Unveiled Within the Month

    It's that time of the year again and speculation is running rampant as to what Activision has up their sleeves for this year's annual Call of Duty release. If annual trends are to be believed, here is what we can expect over the coming weeks.

    Assuming that nothing is leaked online prior to the official reveal - a situation which is virtually impossible in this age of always-on lifestyles - the next Call of Duty game should be unveiled within the next month. The NBA playoffs have started and as you might know, the official debut trailer for the last two Call of Duty releases has made its appearance on national television during these very finals.

    The tradition of releasing big Call of Duty teasers or reveal trailers during NBA finals games started back in 2009 with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Here is what the last few years have looked like:

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Second teaser released May 10th, 2009 during NBA Eastern Conference Finals
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Debut full-length trailer released May 18th, 2010 during NBA Eastern Conf. Finals
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Debut gameplay trailer released May 23rd, 2011 during NBA Western Conf. Finals
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Debut trailer released on May 1st, 2012 during NBA Finals
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  • Next Call of Duty Details 'Leak', Information on Multiplayer

    Yesterday, a YouTube user by the name of Drift0r posted an 'exclusive' leak of information regarding the next Call of Duty game. These rumors are completely unsubstantiated and may very well have been pulled from Mr. Drift0r's hind quarters. For what it's worth, he says that the information comes from 'a very reliable source' that Drif0r 'quite literally trusts with [his] life'.

    None the less, a rumor is a rumor, so take it with a grain (or bag) of salt. Here's what The Drifted One has to say on the next Call of Duty game. 

    Call of Duty: Ghosts is allegedly the next game in the iconic franchise and will tell a story that spins off from the Modern Warfare franchise. According to the leak, Ghosts takes place in the future but somehow uses current technology courtesy of some plot event that causes all of our soldiers to be stuck with old stuff. The game was previously known as Call of Duty: Phantoms but Infinity Ward ultimately settled on Ghosts, presumably because the character Ghost is very popular and this rumor would generate more interest if that name was attached to it.

    The reveal is expected to come on May 1st, where Activision will officially unveil the game to the world. 

  • Minecraft Surpasses Modern Warfare 3 As Most Play Game on Xbox Live

    Just take a second for the weight of that title to settle in. Minecraft has taken over the throne as the most played video game on Xbox Live, surpassing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in unique users.

    Call of Duty has had at least one title in the top 10 most played games on Xbox Live nearly constantly for the last 5 years. The franchise has dominated the top spot for almost all of that time, only giving it up for a few weeks at a time when a brand new game launches on the console. Minecraft is not a new game on Xbox Live, it is simply proving to be a more popular game than Modern Warfare 3.

    We have to wonder if this speaks to the incredible popularity of Minecraft or to the increasingly stale 'Call of Duty formula' that we hear so much about in this community. Call of Duty has, more or less, been the same game for nearly a half-dozen years now. Yes, there have been new features, new settings and updates to the core game engine but, just the same, the core of Call of Duty has not changed since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare hit shelves in 2007. While Call of Duty is growing stale, it would be doing Minecraft a great disservice to pin their success on Call of Duty's stagnancy.

    Minecraft is a game that surpassed 1 million sales in one week after launching on Xbox 360 this year and a game that currently has 7.8 million registered users on PC. Minecraft's popularity should not be attributed to the failure of other great games to claim the top spot, but rather the dedication and talent of the folks at Mojang and their incredibly passionate fan base.

    If you're into Minecraft, we suggest checking out http://www.minecraftforum.net/ but, hey, if you're a fan of Minecraft, you've already been there, haven't you?

    Source: Major Nelson

  • Title Update Released For Modern Warfare 3

    Infinity Ward has released a title update for Modern Warfare 3 on all platforms, bringing some bugfixes and performance enhancements across the board.

    As posted by Candice Capen, Community Coordinator on Modern Warfare 3, the changes in Title Update 23 (and patch 1.18 for PC) include:

    • Significantly reduced lag spikes caused when someone joined a match in progress.
    • Added more matchmaking/performance telemetry to allow us to optimize our backend servers.
    • New networking code improvements to be initially rolled out in the Domination playlist October 10th, mid-morning with more playlists to come.

    These changes are going out on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC and should be available now.

    As for downloading, these changes will go out automatically so if you're prompted to download anything, go ahead and proceed. Other than that, you don't have to do anything to benefit from these enhancements.

    Check out previous title updates and patches at http://community.callofduty.com/.

  • Modern Warfare 2 Map, 'Favela', Removed Due to Complaints From Muslim Community

    Over the weekend, Modern Warfare 2 players noticed that one of the staples of the game's competitive multiplayer mode had vanished into the abyss. "Where has Favela gone?" they cried out into the darkness, "Who has taken our Favela from us?"

    As it turns out, Infinity Ward has temporarily removed the map after receiving some complaints from the Muslim gaming community. The problems originated with paintings hung in Favela that read, 'Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty.' This is a quote widely credited to Muhammad, a cornerstone of the Muslim faith.

    While this quote, in and of itself, is nothing problematic, it was the location in which it was displayed that rankled Muslims in the community. You see, whether by design or horrifying coincidence, the paintings can only be found in bathrooms over some very questionable toilets. If this is purposeful, which Activision doesn't exactly deny, it is essentially saying that the 'beauty' that Allah loves can be found in dirty toilets in the backrooms of seedy buildings.

    Not exactly the message you want to be sending your players.

    Activion responded to Kotaku, saying:

    We apologize to anyone who found this image offensive. Please be assured we were unaware of this issue and that there was no intent to offend. We are working as quickly as possible to remove this image and any other similar ones we may find from our various game libraries.

    We are urgently working to release a Title Update to remove the texture from Modern Warfare 3. We are also working to remove the texture from Modern Warfare 2 through a separate Title Update. Until the TU is ready, we have removed the Favella multiplayer map from online rotation.

    Activision and our development studios are respectful of diverse cultures and religious beliefs, and sensitive to concerns raised by its loyal game players. We thank our fans for bringing this to our attention.

    So, if you've been playing Modern Warfare 2, it looks like you're going to be missing out on Favela for a while. We'll post an update when Activision pushes out that title update and gets Favela back in the rotation. 

  • Modern Warfare 3 Gets New Game Modes in Playlist Update


    Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 might be releasing in a little over one month, but doesn't mean Modern Warfare 3 is ready to step out of the limelight just yet. The team at Infinity Ward has just released a playlist update across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

    The playlist update introduces two brand new game modes; Hardcore 3v3 Face Off and a community game mode called Money in the Denk. Hardcore 3v3 Face Off is pretty straightforward and is exactly like it sounds; Face Off mode with two teams of three using Hardcore rules. Pretty basic.

    Money in the Denk, however, is a totally new community game mode based around Sabotage-style gameplay, but with some major twists in gameplay. The game mode was first conceived by YouTube producer, I Am The Denk, who implored his viewers to convince Infinity Ward that Money in the Denk should be added to the community playlists. Well, it happened and now all of us can give it a shot.

    Watch the video above for a full explanation from Denk about how you play Money in the Denk and jump on your preferred platform to give it a shot! Unless you're preferred platform is the Wii, where none of these game modes reside.

  • Modern Warfare 3 Double XP, Vote For This Weekend's 24/7 Maps

    Activision and Infinity Ward have announced a really exciting Double XP Weekend in Modern Warfare 3, giving the community a chance to choose which maps will be played on special 24/7 playlists.

    You may remember back in Call of Duty: Black Ops, Treyarch introduced Nuketown 24/7 to resounding enthusiasm. People loved Nuketown, and it was great to have a playlist where you knew that it would be available around the clock.

    Well, this time around, players in Modern Warfare 3 can choose which maps they would like to see added to this weekend's special 24/7 playlists. The winners will be available on Sunday, based on voting that is going down at https://www.facebook.com/ (Click here for Elite DLC map voting). On Friday, players will be able to play Dome 24/7 while Saturday will see Terminal 24/7.

    Once the voting ends, Infinity Ward will announce the winners of both DLC and base maps voting on Twitter, launching the playlists in-game at the same time.

    Whether your favorite map wins or not, everyone will be enjoying Double XP across all platforms, all weekend long. This is a great chance to make that big push for your next Prestige level before Black Ops 2 hits shelves in November.

    Have fun!

    Source: Call of Duty

  • Modern Warfare 3: Final Assault Coming September 6th


    As Call of Duty: Black Ops II heats up, Modern Warfare 3 begins to cool down. Activision announced today that the fourth and final DLC collection, entitled Final Assault, will be releasing on September 6th.

    Final Assault is a straightforward multiplayer map pack for Modern Warfare 3, and delivers five new maps to the fray. These maps include:

    • Parish
    • Boardwalk
    • Gulch
    • Off Shore (previously available for Premium)
    • Decommission (previously available for Premium)

    Modern Warfare 3: Final Assault will be launching on Xbox 360 on September 6th, no word on when the three new maps will be available for Premium members, however.

    Stay tuned for more information on Final Assault!