Author Topic: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Read 188116 times)

shivadee · « **Reply #280 on:** November 04, 2011, 05:16:31 PM »

When I left they were still working exclusively on the PC version (separate teams for each platform). Based on what I was playing when we tested its rock.....effin.....solid. (Buhwahmudda "well I ent go lie eh"). Best thing I like about it is that they literally have a texture and diffuse lighting system specific to the PC version. It looks DAMN nice.

Carigamers · « **Reply #280 on:** November 04, 2011, 05:16:31 PM »

Berzerk · « **Reply #281 on:** November 04, 2011, 05:29:26 PM »

im about to preorder....this better be worth it...

Archer · « **Reply #282 on:** November 04, 2011, 06:17:11 PM »

I'll pick up my hard copy prolly in Dec. Just wanna monitor PC feedback etc. as I remember last time for Black Ops ppl rushed to preorder teh PC version only for some to find bugs and a lot of problems.

Red Paradox · « **Reply #283 on:** November 04, 2011, 07:04:05 PM »

Quote from: Berzerk on November 04, 2011, 05:29:26 PM

im about to preorder....this better be worth it...

it's infinity ward...not Treyarch... so it will be worth it

shivadee · « **Reply #284 on:** November 04, 2011, 10:50:38 PM »

SLEDGE (3FFIN) HAMMER and Infinity Ward...2 studios..not one.
At Sledgehammer I work REAL 3ffin hard on that project..

Carigamers · « **Reply #284 on:** November 04, 2011, 10:50:38 PM »

Preston786 · « **Reply #285 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:07:34 PM »

Are you a gamer looking for a smartphone? Best Buy may be the spot for you.

The electronics big-box retailer is giving away an HTC smartphone to anyone who buys Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which comes out Tuesday. The smartphone options are the Evo 4G for Sprint Nextel, the Incredible 2 for Verizon Wireless, and the Inspire 4G for AT&T. The catch: you need to sign up for a two-year contract.

The promotion is part of a larger effort by Best Buy to raise consumer awareness about its mobile offerings as it looks to tap into the white-hot interest in smartphones and all things wireless. The company is stepping up its game by earmarking $25 million for marketing this holiday season, and more promotions are expected in the coming weeks.

"We want to get customers to realize there is a better way, and that better way is Best Buy," said Allister Jones, head of marketing for Best Buy Mobile.

The company five years ago set out on a strategy of building specific mobile stores, both as standalone satellite locations, as well as a mini store within their primary retail outlets. It trained employees who specifically staff the mobile department, who position themselves as independent consultants. They offer devices through all of the major carriers and many of the smaller prepaid ones without any preference. It has done away with mail-in rebates, and occasionally offers phones that undercut the carrier stores.

But despite making some inroads, Best Buy is better known for televisions and overpriced cables than its smartphone offerings. A vast majority of consumers--roughly 70 percent--still go to the carrier stores. That's something Best Buy is hoping to change.

Jones, however, acknowledges that the dilemma is few people are aware of Best Buy Mobile. The company is planning a heavy campaign on television, through social media, in print insert advertisements, and more promotions. The budget is as much as three times the amount spent for prior campaigns, he said.

The Modern Warfare 3 promotion also includes a free case and the Elite App, which offers more experience points to use on better weapons.

Best Buy is investing now in an attempt to win over consumers as smartphone adoption goes mainstream. The company is attempting to establish a position of authority for consumers looking for a new mobile device.

Best Buy Mobile did so with deals such as one struck with HTC last year for prominent positioning in the stores. It also has a strong relationship with Apple, being the first non-carrier or Apple store to offer the iPhone. At yesterday's HTC Rezound launch, Best Buy was on hand at the event alongside Verizon and HTC executives. The moves are all designed to get a foothold in the mobile-devices industry.

"Mobile is the hot category, not just here, but in consumers' minds," Jones said.

shivadee · « **Reply #286 on:** November 05, 2011, 01:58:49 PM »

Launch updates.....very excited. IW and SHG are across the globe for the midnight launch of MW3. Here are some pics I was sent...People are also in Vancouver, Toronto, Amsterdam, Australia
following pics in order

LA, NYC, London, Paris launch warehouse

shivadee · « **Reply #287 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:00:00 PM »

couple more.....ITALY!!!!

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #288 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:10:07 PM »

impressive, most impressive.

We need one to put up as a flag in the stadium!

TheApprentice · « **Reply #289 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:13:38 PM »

Say what you want.
Activision knows how to throw a global party.

D2ultima · « **Reply #290 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:17:35 PM »

So... that bike... it come with the girl?
Well it useless to ask, because I goin for both anyway.

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shivadee · « **Reply #291 on:** November 05, 2011, 02:33:29 PM »

Countdown.....2 days.........UP THE IRONS!!!!!!

shivadee · « **Reply #292 on:** November 05, 2011, 04:12:43 PM »

HAHAH the noob tube at the end..

Doomtack · « **Reply #293 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:47:12 PM »

Best game advert i've seen in a while

Damn, so many great games to buy this month....
Big question is, do i spend money on MW3...?

Berzerk · « **Reply #294 on:** November 05, 2011, 06:20:24 PM »

give it a shot. co op looks pretty impressive. thats one of the selling points for me. dedicated and lan also a big selling point. Love meh battlefield, but also love meh cod.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #295 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:16:02 PM »

OK, I'll grudgingly admit...the ad was very cool...and?

Let me now step out from under the shadow of that other big franchise and say:

Just what that ad promotes, is what I now abhor about this franchise. The one man rambo.
Makes the learning curve real steep for the n00bs too, but then, I guess that's what the Modern Warfare
series has been about from day one. Little need for teamwork if one or two rambos could get the job done eh?

I won't won't fault the devs though. That formula continues to rake in the millions. Who am I to argue with that juggernaut?

Shiv, nuff respect to what you and Sledgehammer have done to try to bring something new to the franchise, but big man to big man,
there's nothing on the table here that screams 'BUY ME!!! NOW!!!' All I've seen thus far is a prettier re-hash of what I've been seeing for years.
I would really like to be proven wrong, but my bias may not let me.

...and before certain members jump in to scream 'FIGHT DOWN' and 'show me the door',
I've known Shiv before a lot of you even joined GATT, so he knows my above statements are heartfelt
and bear no malice. I'm simply stating it as I see it.

To everyone else who maybe on the fence, I say buy it. You may probably have more fun than you can anticipate.
Don't let this slightly jaded PC gamer deter you from what may very well be one of the biggest games of the year.

shivadee · « **Reply #296 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:38:33 PM »

As both a developer and producer and i guess now a corporate manager (to some extent) I can understand the desire of the consumer. People have preferences, and its a good thing there is variety

I can guarantee with no question, people that buy MW3 expecting the "CoD experience" , will have it. Game is SOLID. And I'm proud to be part of this project.

Berzerk · « **Reply #297 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:48:14 PM »

well thats the appeal right there, the one man rambo. heck what you abhor is what some want. Not all the time pepes want the teamwork of bf3, sometimes guys, just want that 'twitch' gameplay; jump in and shoot stuff, and jump back out.

For me I play what I have fun with, can't say I ever didn't have fun with this franchise, and although the mechanics of a game like battlefield make it overall an extremely epic, deep & satisfying experience, there is a simplicity about Cod that also works for it. I do agree with a NEED for new content, the new packages, co op experience etc more seem like dlc than a revamp, but im pretty certain ill have lots of fun with this as I did with the previous titles.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #298 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:50:53 AM »

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

Now THAT is a promo vid.

On the level of the PS3 "Michael" clip (which redefined epic)

Shiv, you guys not easy nuh.

Got damn.

+5 for making my morning.

shivadee · « **Reply #299 on:** November 06, 2011, 02:08:43 PM »

France......note the CoD escalators. France is launching MW3 on the Eiffel tower..that...is win

Carigamers · « **Reply #299 on:** November 06, 2011, 02:08:43 PM »

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