Call of Duty 5 - World At War

[Fnorg]

There goes the authenticity. I'm gonna try and play it the way history wants me to. I'll probably end up modding my Thompson to sh*t, like the squeakers.

[AbSoLuTiOn]

There goes the authenticity. I'm gonna try and play it the way history wants me to. I'll probably end up modding my Thompson to sh*t, like the squeakers.

Remember, this is the MP, not SP, which i am assuming will be as historically accurate as the cane get it.

 

I kinda disappointed that the Flamethrower is in MP, but it's a perk, so it doesn't have to be used (but everyone bloody will), but some of the others sound cool, and it's pretty awesome that they have some vehicle specific ones.

[1066ant]

Right, the last COD I played was the "Finest Hour" on my PS2.

 

 

Apart from the better graphics is COD still the same basic game, I stopped buying them as I like WW2 not modern combat.

 

Also how many areas will you be fighting in on the new one, Africa, Europe, etc

 

Sorry but I can't read all the pages of this topic!

 

[Carbine23]

http://planetcallofduty.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=153596 (http://planetcallofduty.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=153596)

 

Activision has announced that Call of Duty: World at War betas will hit the Xbox 360 and PC in October!

 

    Boot camp will soon take on a new meaning, as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and developer Treyarch, have confirmed plans for Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer betas in October for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and separately for download on Windows PC. These betas will serve as an early chance for players to practice the tactics needed for survival in the intense chaos of Call of Duty: World at War’s Pacific and European theaters. Players will experience the game’s new squad system, as well as fan favorite perks and kill streaks.

 

    All preparation for the full battle will commence on November 11, 2008 when Call of Duty: World at War is released to retailers nationwide.

 

    “We are excited to share a sneak peak of Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer with the community,” says Mark Lamia, Treyarch Studio Head. “The team has worked hard to build upon the great history and foundation of Call of Duty multiplayer and we can’t wait to go online to ramp up for our November launch.”

 

    For players who are looking to feel the all-out combat and get tokens for the Call of Duty: World at War Xbox 360 multiplayer beta, they can register at www.callofduty.com or pre-order the game at any GameStop retail location or online in North America at: http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDet...roduct_id=71812 (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71812).

[Ronnyboy]

No PS3 beta? Looks like somebody has there hands in COD's pocket.

 

 

Ronnyboy turns of fanboy senses

 

f*cking Microsoft, wanting it all to them selves. Unless Treyarch is having those "PS3 Problems" , I highly doubt they wouldn't release a demo.

[saintdave]

FFS as usual the PS3 gets the sh*t end of the stick. I would hope any eventual demo would come out for PSN soon after if they don’t want to alienate fans of the series.

 

A friend of mine was telling me today that he read on one of the COD forums that team killing has been taken into consideration for this COD and that the computer eventually realises when a player is accidentally and deliberately killing team mates. It will still minus your points but supposedly when it keeps going if the killer tries to kill you again the bullet will reflect off you and kill the shooter simply resulting in an own kill! I really hope this is true as this would put an end to it fast.

[AbSoLuTiOn]

 

FFS as usual the PS3 gets the sh*t end of the stick. I would hope any eventual demo would come out for PSN soon after if they don’t want to alienate fans of the series.

 

A friend of mine was telling me today that he read on one of the COD forums that team killing has been taken into consideration for this COD and that the computer eventually realises when a player is accidentally and deliberately killing team mates. It will still minus your points but supposedly when it keeps going if the killer tries to kill you again the bullet will reflect off you and kill the shooter simply resulting in an own kill! I really hope this is true as this would put an end to it fast.

Thats for the new Hardcore Playlist for CoD4, it's called Ricochet Hardcore, basically, if you try and Team Kill, you will kill yourself and not the other person, it's because of TeamKiller0703 on YouTube, check out his videos, they are quite funny.

 

Back to the Beta talk though, i am quite annoyed that the PS3 can never get an Multiplatform game Beta's, so far, Resistance 2, SOCOM, Killzone 2 and LittleBigPlanet are the only PS3 games to be getting a beta, and they are all exclusives, Sony need to get in on Multi Plat beta's.

 

EDIT:

I was just looking on Kotaku and Mark Lamia, Treyarch Studio Head, was asked if the Beta was to come to PS3 and how to sign up for the PC version, and he said "We'll have more details on the betas in the near future."

 

Fingers crossed for PS3 users then.

Edited September 4, 2008 by AbSoLuTiOn

[Colanbarry]

Any one know if there putting scoped semi-automatic rifles in this such as the garand and the gewehr 43?

[Fnorg]

Any one know if there putting scoped semi-automatic rifles in this such as the garand and the gewehr 43?

Yeah, probably.

 

 

[AbSoLuTiOn]

Any one know if there putting scoped semi-automatic rifles in this such as the garand and the gewehr 43?

On the rumored weapon list, it says Scoped next to some of the US/German/Russian weapons, so i would assume so.

[Fnorg]

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=196592

- WaW is dated and a beta has been confirmed.

[*gta star*]

Great news, I hope to try the Beta.

[Hart]

Registration has started and you can try the beta now I think. Thats what it says on Inside Xbox.

[Carbine23]

http://planetcallofduty.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=153660 (http://planetcallofduty.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=153660) (http://planetcallofduty.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=153660)

 

MULTIPLAYER Details! YES! WAR from COD3 is back!

But according to the details, the only way to get the 3, 5, and 7 kill streak specials is to frag the enemy. I guess its a better way to balance the system.

 

 

The guys over at BashandSlash have recently received their copy of GamePro magazine. Inside, the full details for Call of Duty: World at War. Check it out:

 

    GAMETYPES

 

    CTF

    CTF is back. A big hit in the original CoD and in CoD2, it was absent in CoD4 and was highly missed by gamers. Treyarch must have noticed that CTF was one of the first gametypes modded into CoD4 by the community. While CTF never did catch on, even on proven CTF maps, hopefully it will fare better in CoD:WW.

 

    WAR

    A new gametype that will allow you to drive vehicles in Multiplayer.

 

    REWARDING SUCCESS

 

    Did I mention how much we hated the Helo and Airstrikes in CoD4? Sadly, non-player controlled MP elements are back in WW: a fact that was foretold to us by Josh when we interviewed him in BASH 77 last week. Note that CoD:WW has kept a lot of this type of commonality in CoD4, whose gaming engine it is using, so as not to unbalance gameplay.

 

    Recon Plane

    Frag three of the enemy without dying and you get to deploy the recon plane. It temporarily shows you the location of your foe on a RADAR box in the top left of your screen. This of course matches the UAV in CoD4.

 

    Artillery Strike

    Frag five enemy combatants and you get to select a strike zone on the map. A few seconds later...whammo! The artillery shells hit the target. This of course replaces CoD4's dreaded aimbot Helo.

 

    Dogs of War

    In a bizarre twist, if you frag seven enemy soldiers, you get to release Attack Dogs onto your foe. The dogs chase down and kill the enemy. They will also see out any camped units hiding in the weeds. DoW replaces the CoD4 Airstrike.

 

 

    ATTACHMENTS

 

    Scopes

    Rifles and SMG's will get aperture sights, telescopic sights and sniper scopes

 

    Bipod

    A constant in just about any CoD mod ever developed, a Bipod will be available for snipers and MG'ers. You will be able to use it in the prone position to reduce recoil. This attachment makes us us ask the obvious question: is everything bi- these days?

 

    Enlarging your Magazine

    You can add a dual magazine or drum magazine onto your weapon for even more praying and spraying ability.

 

    Suppressors

    Suppressors hide muzzle flash and somewhat quiet your weapon - but this will undoubtedly come at a cost as the hit power will be marginally less.

 

    Double-barreled Shotty

    A double-barreled shotgun will be available. You can "saw-off" the barrel on these to make the gun an overpowered short distance killing machine. Enormous spread for a short distance. Let the "super-noober-toober" chants begin.

 

    Bayonets

    The bayonet allows you to extend the reach of the combat knife. This could be quite interesting as knife vs. bayonet only fights would be quite the spectacle.

 

    Flak-Jacket

    The new Juggernaut. A grenade-resistant flak jacket will allow you to survive more punishment - undoubtedly at a cost to movement.

 

    THE PERKS

 

    In CoD4, the more you played, the more stuff you unlocked in the game. These were called perks: better gun, attachment and ability unlocks. As you can imagine, "Perks" became an instant fave online in CoD4. There are fifteen new perks in CoD: WW...many are simply renamed CoD4 perks, but some are brand new and specific to WW.

 

    M2 Flamethrower

    High level unlock, the flamethrower has been featured as one of the must-see weapons in CoD: WW.

 

    Pyromaniac

    Extends the damage range of your grenades - the WWII version of Sonic Boom

 

    Satchel Charge

    WWII's C4. You can damage infantry and of course tanks if you place them on the treads.

 

    Bouncing Betty

    CoD4's Back-to-the-Future Claymore. These seriously dangerous devices were mines that would spring upward if triggered, spraying fragments at a height that would not just mame ...but kill.

 

    Bazooka

    Unhappy with your tiny weapon are you? Grab the bazooka. Size does matter and you can destroy tanks with it! Much more destructive than those silly CoD4 RPG's.

 

    Flak Jacket

    The new Juggernaut. Get added health benefits (or come to Canada - they're free here).

 

    Shades

    To counter the flare (the CoD: WW flash-bang, which lasts quite a lot longer), you can use "shades" which reduce the blinding effect.

 

    Gas Mask

    Reduces the effects of the Tabun nerve gas weapon.

 

    Second Chance

    Last-Stand with a twist. As in CoD4's Perk, when you get fragged, you drop to the ground for a few more seconds with only a pistol as a weapon. You lie there waiting for death...however, in CoD: WW, as reported here a few days ago, the new "Second Chance" perk lets you get resuscitated by a teammate who also has Second Chance. This is a nice idea, but I suspect that it will get both you and your teammate killed more frequently.

 

    Fire Proof

    A counter to the Molotov cocktail and the Flamethrower.

 

    Dexterity

    The new Sleight-of-Hand. This will allow faster reloads and allows you to throw Molotov's and set Bouncing Betty's faster.

 

    Greased Bearings

    Allows you to traverse faster with the main gun, and thus get to targets quicker, when you are fighting in a tank.

 

    Ordinance Training

    Boost the firing rate of the tank's main gun.

 

    Water Cooler

    The tank's machine gun can overheat unless you have this perk.

 

    Lead Foot

    Boost the speed of your tank.

 

    PLAYER INTERFACE

    You will be able to move from server to server *together* with your friends.

[Fnorg]

This sounds pretty f*cking awesome.

 

Slight character customization. (Shades, gasmask, etc. Was the gasmask constant in CoD4, or was it "press [NUMBER]?) Awesome perks, I'm really digging Second Chance.

 

Bummed about the beta, I don't have an Xbox.

[*gta star*]

This sounds awesome, definately looking forward to it.

[Carbine23]

 

 

Well ugh, bad camera but it shows gameplay at least.

[Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake]

^ Hm, nothing really exciting about that gameplay.

[saintdave]

Disappointing to see that the mounted machine gun still doesn’t over heat. If there are any levels in MP with that on the map we will see a repeat of some of the annoyances from COD 4.

[Fnorg]

When playing American, we'll be able to have Jap weapons, right? I don't want that. (<--- Negative Nancy)

 

I want MP realistic, too. Please, IW, make me a realism mode.

[*gta star*]

Looks like another CoD2 really, the gameplay is quite slow too.

[AbSoLuTiOn]

When playing American, we'll be able to have Jap weapons, right? I don't want that. (<--- Negative Nancy)

 

I want MP realistic, too. Please, IW, make me a realism mode.

I'm assuming that will probably happen, but i'm wishing Treyarch have it so there are separate C-a-C for each Faction, but it won't happen.

 

About the gameplay video, the person playing it really didn't seem to kn ow what he was doing, most of the time he was looking at stuff, from other HQ Game-Play i've seen, it looks quite face paced, i'm still looking forward to it, and i'm very interested in the Pacific Theater, last WWII game i played that was set there was MoH Rising Sun.

[Carbine23]

 

 

Co-Op online gameplay. This has the same areas of gameplay from other videos. But the main difference is that this is like arcade mode, so numbers appear when you kill somebody.

 

[Fnorg]

It looks spectacular.

 

I don't wanna spoil this game by playing on my ancient X1600. It's great for Battlefield 1942, but for WaW... No siree.

[Bates_GTA]

Looks epic. Any word on how many people can do online Co-op?

[AbSoLuTiOn]

 

Looks epic. Any word on how many people can do online Co-op?

I did read somewhere it was 4 Player online, 2 player offline or something, might be 4 player for both off and online, i'll do some snooping around and find out.

 

EDIT:

 

Co-Op Campaign Mode: "No One Fights Alone" takes on new meaning as players can complete the entire single-player campaign with up to four players online or two players via split-screen (both online and offline). Strategising with others provides gameplay diversity, replayability and engagement.

There is your answer.

 

Also, does anyone know if this is the official Box Art?

 

 

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/270274b.jpg

 

Edited September 13, 2008 by AbSoLuTiOn

[Daz]

That video doesnt look half bad you know.

 

I was really leaning towards not even paying attention to this game, due to the fact how bad treyarch borked up COD3, online was good, but the story was so sh*te and completely crap. All the weapon designs werent to scale or realness. They all had parts of things on them that werent actually there and sights and colors and parts different shapes.

 

But it looks like the guns look propper this time, and the co-op could be fun, especially with the last stand style death and revive.

 

It looks more like COD2 than COD3.

 

I will look into it, though im sick to death of WW2, it better be decent.

[Carbine23]

 

 

New Russian Co-Op Cinematic Trailer. May i say that this game looks freaking bloody and awesome!

Edited September 18, 2008 by Carbine23

[Fnorg]

Wow! You can see bits of flesh flying. This looks better than CoD4 to be honest. Just not as cinematic.

[jking]

i started playing cod 2 again to get in the mood for this one, it looks pretty sweet, so i hope it doesnt disappoint.