Modern Warfare 3

[tuareg]

Dedicated serveers for PC

 

http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/118/1188343p1.html

 

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Modern Warfare 3 “Looking to Support Dedicated Servers” says Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling

Published by admin on June 9th, 2011 - in Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Gaming News

Out at E3, our away team just walked out of a very interesting interview with Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling. In the course of the 12 minute chat (which we’ll be posting video of as soon as possible, so check back for it), the talk inevitably turned to the topic of support for Modern Warfare 3 players on the PC. Here’s how that went. (Editor: Emphasis is ours)

 

GameFront: We have a big PC gaming community. Lots of modders, that kind of thing. Are you guys talking at all yet about what sorts of features the PC version of the game will have?

 

Robert Bowling: In Modern Warfare 3, I’ve been trying to reach out ot our PC guys. We had some of the [PC] guys come out to the studio a few weeks ago. We have them here. We brought them here so they can see the stuff we’re showing off. We’re putting a lot of focus there, to make sure that our PC community has all the bells and whistles. So, the guys that have the powerhouse machines, that they can crank it up and enjoy the game. It’s very important for us on the PC to make sure we have a solid min-spec base–so that the majority of our PC users can enjoy the game out-of-box, run it smooth, exactly how they expect. That’s very key for us. You’d be surprised how that can easily be overlooked. We’re making sure the PC is up and running from day one, and it’s running smooth on min-spec and beyond throughout the entire development process. As you get later on in the development cycle, you get to the point where you start focusing on PC-specific features. It’s the one platform out of Xbox 360, PS3 and PC that has specific things that go only into that version.

 

That stuff comes a little later. I can’t confirm anything yet, but right now we’re having conversations about dedicated servers, mod tools and post launch support. I can’t give you an answer yet on what will be included. In Modern Warfare 2 we added IWnet, which was all about matchmaking–with the plan to eventually add in dedicated servers. My ideal philosophy on the PC is to have matchmaking for the “mass.” Have matchmaking for the guys who just want to jump in, hit “play game” and start playing. But let’s not lose that dedicated core audience that wants the dedicated server experience. We’re looking at ways to incorporate that into Modern Warfare 3. We’ve been listening a lot to our PC guys who have been very vocal since Modern Warfare 2 about what they want to see come back to our versions of the franchise.

 

GF: So if you had your way, Modern Warfare 3 would have dedicated servers?

 

Robert Bowling: We’re having those discussions now. I don’t want to confirm, but we’re looking to support that as much as possible.

Edited August 17, 2011 by tuareg

[Creed Bratton]

Oh my god can he be more obvious? He is trying so hard to kiss PC gamers' ass because he knows that every PC gamer will buy Battlefield 3. And the way he's talking about PC features is such a pathetic and obvious attempt to win over PC crowd. Well I'm sorry Mr. Robert Bowling, but until I actually see a PC version being treated with respect, you can suck a fat cock. Isn't this similar to what Treyarch was saying last year? And look how that turned out. Is there a reason to think IW will do a better job?

Edited August 17, 2011 by GTAvanja

[d0mm2k8]

Is there a reason to think IW will do a better job?

Ye bcuz infinity ward is better then treysh*t!

 

I seriously don't get that. Treyarch make the more balanced ones with zombies. IW isn't even the same company that made CoD 4 any more.

[tuareg]

 

Is there a reason to think IW will do a better job?

Ye bcuz infinity ward is better then treysh*t!

 

I seriously don't get that. Treyarch make the more balanced ones with zombies. IW isn't even the same company that made CoD 4 any more.

Yeah BO was balanced i'll give it that. Too bad the hit detection sucked monkey balls and the connection is always up and down. Brb killing someone with the python in one shot then the dude takes 3 hits it in the back from it in another game. Or having to shoot behind some guy to kill him because the hit box isn't even on the character model. What ze fuk is that sh*t?

 

And i like how everyone bitches about MW3 graphics, but what the f kind of graphics did BO have?: Seriously just look at it. It was balanced out well i'll give it that much and with dedicated servers it would of been a blast. However there were lots of things wrong with it.

 

Just to stay on topic there'll be some gameplay footage released shortly from gaming wesbsites. MW3 is open on the show floor of Games COM so there should be some uncut survival mode footage released supposedly full rounds.

 

http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1019267/moder...ks_snipers.html

http://www.examiner.com/game-news-in-natio...odern-warfare-3

Edited August 18, 2011 by tuareg

[KilnerLUFC]

 

With Battlefield 3, Electronic Arts wants to take down Activision's Call of Duty franchise, and it hasn't been shy about admitting as much. However, in opening statements at this year's Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg suggested such rabble-rousing ultimately serves no one.

 

Hirshberg would like to keep the fighting confined to his games.

 

As reported by Eurogamer, Hirshberg said competition was a good thing. However, he added that public statements hoping for a rival's game to fail crosses a line.

 

"Recently a competitor of ours was quoted as saying that he wants to see Call of Duty 'rot from the core,'" Hirshberg said. "I've been asked countless times to respond to this comment and I've generally chosen not to. My job is to help our incredibly talented, passionate teams to make the best games they can, not to throw insults around at others. But I actually feel this kind of rhetoric is bad for our industry."

 

Hirshberg went on to say that publishers should be supportive of each other, because a great game will always sell because it's great, not because it steals sales from the competition. He said that was the mindset of politics, which necessitates that one side lose if another side is to win.

 

"We shouldn't be tearing each other apart fighting for a bigger piece of the pie," Hirshberg said. "We should all be focused on trying to grow a bigger pie. If we as an industry act like there's a finite number of games in the world, then there will be."

 

Source

 

 

Reading a few mixed opinions on this, such as Activision were the ones who started all the trash talk. I agree with the article though...companies shouldn't be putting other companies down and hoping that they fail.

[tubbs51]

@butters: i agree with it as well... who the f*ck cares who started it... ffs both games are great and both have earned their successes. no need to be flinging poo like a chimpanzee on laxatives.

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Anyways, I cant wait for some footage at Gamescom.

[KilnerLUFC]

 

 

Ignore the last part of the first video. He goes on to say that it was actually an AC-130 that got the kill, as you can also see some type of missile firing down from the sky, but as the second video goes into detail, it is actually an IMS. The 'bomb' flies into the air, finds it enemy, and then shoots towards that enemy, detonating upon impact. The AC-130 icon is used as they are still in beta testing, and just recycled the placeholder from MW2.

 

Not found anything else about whether it's a care package reward or some type of equipment, such as the claymore.

 

Suggest watching both of the videos though, as the first one does get quite a few details from the information on screen, such as being able to get multiple killstreak rewards of the same killstreak if you manage to stay alive.

[Creed Bratton]

EA always sucked at marketing. They don't know when to keep their mouths shut. They just sound like morons every time they try to speak.

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EA always sucked at marketing. They don't know when to keep their mouths shut. They just sound like morons every time they try to speak.

I am not trying to be a bitch but can you explain further or just give me some scenarios of something like that.

[KilnerLUFC]

EA always sucked at marketing. They don't know when to keep their mouths shut. They just sound like morons every time they try to speak.

I am not trying to be a bitch but can you explain further or just give me some scenarios of something like that.

He was referring to the article I posted above, I believe.

[vertical limit]

Alright then, thanks.

[papanesta]

I think this whole thing is getting blown out of proportion. Especially as Robert Bowling was talking to the DICE team on Twitter saying how much he loved the game, despite the fact they got his tags.

[vertical limit]

It is called a publicity stunt I believe, he kisses ass to the BF3 team so when other people read it they go

 

"Aww he is too kind, I am going to buy his games".

 

This is just a speculation.

[Sombra]

Launchday - Eight November 2011.

 

My birthday motherf*ckers, definitely getting friends round and playing! Wonder if there'll be Promod for PC?

[papanesta]

It is called a publicity stunt I believe, he kisses ass to the BF3 team so when other people read it they go

 

"Aww he is too kind, I am going to buy his games".

 

This is just a speculation.

You can speculate all you want, but I doubt you've even read it. Didn't seem like it to me. Plenty of developers praise each other on Twitter. Like Cliffy B with Notch or Ken Levine.

[vertical limit]

I'll read em, thanks Paps.

[KilnerLUFC]

It is called a publicity stunt I believe, he kisses ass to the BF3 team so when other people read it they go

 

"Aww he is too kind, I am going to buy his games".

 

This is just a speculation.

Clearly not read the article since that impression doesn't come off at all.

[papanesta]

It is called a publicity stunt I believe, he kisses ass to the BF3 team so when other people read it they go

 

"Aww he is too kind, I am going to buy his games".

 

This is just a speculation.

Clearly not read the article since that impression doesn't come off at all.

He was talking about the Twitter comments I mentioned, I believe.

[KilnerLUFC]

It is called a publicity stunt I believe, he kisses ass to the BF3 team so when other people read it they go

 

"Aww he is too kind, I am going to buy his games".

 

This is just a speculation.

Clearly not read the article since that impression doesn't come off at all.

He was talking about the Twitter comments I mentioned, I believe.

My bad, but was still right in a way since he hadn't read them. I doubt anyone reading those twitter comments would seriously think that though, do you?

[Icarus]

I bought Modern Warfare 2 tonight and got through the campaign (on regular - next step is veteran) and I must say I enjoyed it, so I will be looking forward to Modern Warfare 3 in November.

 

I'll probably pre-order my copy next month since I would like to start this game when it comes out; I ended up getting Black Ops about four months after its release and was behind everyone else, so I'd like to prevent that this time.

 

I was disappointed I didn't get to kill Makarov in MW2, but then I saw he'll be in MW3 - all the better.

[Jake]

They can compliment each other all they want. Both companies know they're going to make some serious bank on their up coming titles.

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I bought Modern Warfare 2 tonight and got through the campaign (on regular - next step is veteran) and I must say I enjoyed it, so I will be looking forward to Modern Warfare 3 in November.

 

I'll probably pre-order my copy next month since I would like to start this game when it comes out; I ended up getting Black Ops about four months after its release and was behind everyone else, so I'd like to prevent that this time.

 

I was disappointed I didn't get to kill Makarov in MW2, but then I saw he'll be in MW3 - all the better.

Glad you enjoyed it, Special Ops is fun with a friend to. When you get it, we should play sometime.

[Icarus]

Glad you enjoyed it, Special Ops is fun with a friend to. When you get it, we should play sometime.

I did a few of the Spec Ops missions tonight; they're fun, but I imagine some are going to be quite the challenge. Lithium said he would do some co-op Spec Ops with me since a few of them require that, which should be well and dandy. Of course, it'll be the same deal with MW3.

 

I wouldn't mind playing with you, but note that I'm not really good at first-person shooters - don't expect miracles, ha. My gamer tag is in my profile.

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Sure, there are still more fun ones where you control the AC-130 artillery and another one where you shoot out from a Huey, basically something similar to the chopper gunner kill streak in Black Ops.

 

It is absouletley fine bro.

[KilnerLUFC]

Glad you enjoyed it, Special Ops is fun with a friend to. When you get it, we should play sometime.

I did a few of the Spec Ops missions tonight; they're fun, but I imagine some are going to be quite the challenge. Lithium said he would do some co-op Spec Ops with me since a few of them require that, which should be well and dandy. Of course, it'll be the same deal with MW3.

 

I wouldn't mind playing with you, but note that I'm not really good at first-person shooters - don't expect miracles, ha. My gamer tag is in my profile.

Should hit me up on MW2 some time since I need to complete the Spec-Ops part of the game aswell. Already got you on Live, so if I see you on MW2, I'll message you.

[Icarus]

Glad you enjoyed it, Special Ops is fun with a friend to. When you get it, we should play sometime.

I did a few of the Spec Ops missions tonight; they're fun, but I imagine some are going to be quite the challenge. Lithium said he would do some co-op Spec Ops with me since a few of them require that, which should be well and dandy. Of course, it'll be the same deal with MW3.

 

I wouldn't mind playing with you, but note that I'm not really good at first-person shooters - don't expect miracles, ha. My gamer tag is in my profile.

Should hit me up on MW2 some time since I need to complete the Spec-Ops part of the game aswell. Already got you on Live, so if I see you on MW2, I'll message you.

For sure, man.

 

Right now, since I just went through the campaign, I'm going to be doing the special ops missions as well as re-doing the campaign on veteran (and collecting the intel). I'll have to give the MP a shot.

[KilnerLUFC]

 

Glad you enjoyed it, Special Ops is fun with a friend to. When you get it, we should play sometime.

I did a few of the Spec Ops missions tonight; they're fun, but I imagine some are going to be quite the challenge. Lithium said he would do some co-op Spec Ops with me since a few of them require that, which should be well and dandy. Of course, it'll be the same deal with MW3.

 

I wouldn't mind playing with you, but note that I'm not really good at first-person shooters - don't expect miracles, ha. My gamer tag is in my profile.

Should hit me up on MW2 some time since I need to complete the Spec-Ops part of the game aswell. Already got you on Live, so if I see you on MW2, I'll message you.

For sure, man.

 

Right now, since I just went through the campaign, I'm going to be doing the special ops missions as well as re-doing the campaign on veteran (and collecting the intel). I'll have to give the MP a shot.

If I'm ever online, just send me an invite to join you. If I don't join, or leave suddenly, it's due to our lass coming home, lol. Will let you know now though, I don't currently own a mic.

 

Anyway, onto some more MW3 news. Just been browsing Raptr, and came across this article:

 

 

Assault Killstreaks:

 

4 Kills – Care Package

5 Kills – IMS – 3 or 4 placeable landmines that cannot be stunned or flashed

5 Kills – Predator Missile

5 Kills – Sentry Gun

6 Kills – Precision Airstrike

7 Kills – Attack Helicopter

7 Kills – Little Bird Flock – Mini Helicopters which patrol the map

9 Kills – Little Bird Guard – Big Helicopter that follows you from above and protects you

9 Kills – Mortar team – Mortar team but with 5 predator missiles – all go off at the same time in different places

10 Kills – Talcon – Mini Tank Robot

12 Kills – AC130

12 Kills – Pavelow

15 Kills – Juggernaught Suit – From spec Ops ( for anyone who sais in the spec ops video he gets it at 14 kills, well thats because he has hardline on)

 

Support Killstreaks:

 

4 Kills – UAV

5 Kills – Counter UAV

5 Kills – Ballistic Duffel – Drop Juggernaught perk for the whole team, not jugg suit

5 Kills – Airdrop Trap – Drops a hacked care package

8 Kills – Sam Turret

10 Kills – Remote UAV – Target enemies with missiles

12 Kills – Advanced UAV – Blackbird

12 Kills – Remote Turret – Sentry Gun that you can control

12 Kills – Stealth Bomber

18 Kills – EMP

18 Kills – Juggernaught Recon Armour – Care Package Drop Armour

18 Kills – Escort Airdrop – Drops 5 care packages, one will be hacked

 

Specialist Killstreak:

 

2 Kills – You get 1 extra perk

4 Kills – Get another perk

6 Kills – Get another perk

 

Perks: (+ denotes what is added after earning the Pro version of the perk)

 

Tier 1:

 

Extreme Conditioning – Sprint longer distances + Climb obstacles faster

Sleight Of Hand – Reload faster + Faster weapon swapping

Scavanger – Reload ammo from bags + Spawn with more ammo

Blind Eye – Undetectable from air support + Faster launcher lock on and extra damage to air support

Recon – Explosive damage marks target on HUD + Bullet damage marks target on HUD

 

Tier 2:

 

Hardline – One less kill for Killstreak + Two assists count as a kill towards next killstreak

Assassin – Immune to UAV, Motion Sensor, Thermal and Heartbeat Sensor + Immune to CUAV & EMP

Overkill – Two primary weapons + Second primary can have 2 attachments

Quckdraw – Faster aim down sights + Faster animation of using equipment and throwing grenade

Blastshield – Flack Jacket (Immune to most explosives) + Immune to stuns and flashes

 

Tier 3:

 

Sitrep – Enemy equipment is visible + Enemy footsteps are more clear

Dead Silence – Your footsteps are silent + No fall damage

Stalker – Faster movement with ADS + Delay on claymores

Marksman – ID target from range + Longer hold breath on scoped weapons

Steady Aim – Increased hip fire accuracy + Faster aim down sight while sprinting.

 

Source: Here!

 

Am hoping they add a few more killstreak rewards, since that list seems to be lacking variety, and full of UAV items. Missed the first list of Killstreak rewards. After re-reading the list, I'm actually looking forward to seeing them in-game, and hope this isn't just a fake article.

 

And the Marksman perk sounds alot like the feature seen in BC2 (not sure on any other BF game), where you can point out an enemy to your team.

Edited August 22, 2011 by Butters 2011

[Slingaa]

I thought it was Pointstreaks instead of Killstreaks in MW3?

[tuareg]

Until it's confirmed by Bowling himself i'll take it with a pinch of salt. It's a shame if that list turns out fake (it's been floating around for a week now) some of those kill/point streak awards sound like fun.

Edited August 22, 2011 by tuareg