NEW MW2 NEWS!!!
Geoff Keighley is at the MW2 invite only multiplayer event in Los Angeles. His Twitter is (
http://twitter.com/geoffkeighley) :
"Limited edition xbox 360 mw2 console unveiled
http://yfrog.com/5j5i0j"
"Iw talking about killstreak rewards for MW2. 4 kills gets you the care package, allows helicopter to drop ammo and health for you."
"5 kills - predator missile, 7 kills - attack helicopter and more."
"Tactical insertion equipment let's you throw down a mark where you will respawn. Cool idea!"
"Perks including Scavenger (resupply from dead enemy), Hardline (killstreak for 1 less kill). And Death Streak - Copycat, steal class."
"And now we play! 3 maps here
http://yfrog.com/0a1h3j"
"Playing Afghan map, groundwar. Team deathmatch. This is the downed plane in the trailer."
"Next map is Favela, playing Domination. This looks like a map in Brazil
Modern warfare 2 multiplayer video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Z10-X6nU4
"Third map they are showing is highrise -- looks like downtow Russia although they won't confirm."
http://kotaku.com/5360374/modern-warfare-2-conference-call-of-liveblog
"Infinity Ward announced at a press event in Los Angeles today that, to commemorate the release of the game, Microsoft will be releasing a brand new model of the Xbox 360 based on Modern Warfare 2.
This new console will be black, with Modern Warfare 2 branding, and will also come packing a 250GB HDD and two wireless controllers. It'll be $399, and is apparently already available for preorder." (Edit here : It will also contain a copy of the standard edition of MW2 -
http://kotaku.com/5360377/microsoft-releasing-250gb-xbox-360-for-modern-warfare-2-[update]) (
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/15/399-modern-warfare-2-themed-xbox-360-250gb-hdd-wireless-contr/)
"Included in this "limited edition" $399 package is: a 250GB Xbox 360 console, with the requisite Modern Warfare 2 markings (the so-called "Super Elite"); two wireless controllers, presumably also apparently not Modern Warfare 2-themed (though, notably, not Mad Catz's officially licensed wired controllers); and, lastly, a "standard edition" copy of Modern Warfare 2."
http://kotaku.com/5360377/microsoft-releasing-250gb-xbox-360-for-modern-warfare-2
(has a gallery of pictures of the MW2 Xbox 360.)
"New feature called "Callsign", which lets you customise your online account with custom tags, clan emblems, etc. This also lets you create a custom class with a custom weapons loadout."
http://forums.infinityward.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=96756
"Another new class screen
http://img10.yfrog.com/i/mjdr.jpg/ (Sentry gun confirmed for multiplayer)"
"New class screen
http://img19.yfrog.com/i/5wrf.jpg/ (Death Streak slot?)"
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http://twitpic.com/hw0s9 (MW2 Multiplayer Menu Screen! NOTE: This is only the Beta version of the menu as it says in the top right corner)"
New summary/end game screen : "
http://twitpic.com/hw8vn"
"Perks
-Bling (Adds two attachments to your weapon)
-Sleight of Hand
-Stopping Power
-Commando (increase melee distance)
-Hardline (Killstreaks take one less kill)
-Scavenger (Full Resupply from dead bodies)
-Copycat (Steal your killer's class in killcam (4 deaths without kill))
-Painkiller (Big health boost when you spawn)
-Lightweight
-Marathon
-Steady Aim"
"Gametypes
-Ground War (Team Deathmatch and Domination)
-Demolition (Two Bomb Sites)"
"New party support. Players in a party with you are identified by blue markers over their head. Easy to stick with your mates."
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http://www.twitvid.com/225EA (MP Gameplay on Favela)"
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http://www.twitvid.com/FAD56 (MP Gameplay on Afghan)"
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http://www.twitvid.com/0790A (Predator Missile Video)"
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/102/1025202p1.html
http://www.videogamer.com/features/live_report/15-09-2009-786.html
"Ah, "Bling" gives you two primary weapon attachments."
http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/m.../a-2009091515053403065/g-20090326142018906090
"The controls haven’t changed, and it plays roughly the same as CoD4, but the new weapons, perks, and other additions have significantly increased the number of available strategies and techniques. Both offensive and defensive players should enjoy every match (especially capture-the-flag, which is a blast), and if you’re not the type to score a lot of kills, you’ll still have your chance to shine in objective matches (more on that later)."
"The maps we played were pretty similar to what you saw in CoD4 (with the possible exception of Highrise, which takes place at the top of an unfinished skyscraper), but none of them were ever dull. They’re crammed with choke points, sniping roosts, environmental weapons, and hidden paths, and they all maintain Infinity Ward's usual level of ambiance and factual accuracy."
"You knew there would be new perks, but you didn’t know how varied and powerful they’d be. And you probably didn’t know that they’d be upgradable. Each perk now has its own challenge which, when completed, unlocks the “pro” version. You won’t know what the pro version will do until you unlock it, but we can pretty safely assume it'll be worth it. Here are some of the new perks we saw:
Bling – Use two attachments on a weapon. No more choosing between the red dot sight and grenade launcher!
Scavenger – Auto-grab ammo from enemy corpses. This is great for maintaining a steady supply of grenades.
Commando – Increase melee range for those extra-lungey knife attacks."
"You can still only have three kill streak rewards at a time, but after level 10, you’ll start unlocking new rewards which you can use in place of the defaults. The new default rewards are:
UAV (3 kills) – Exposes enemy locations on your radar. This is the very same unmanned aerial vehicle from CoD 4. So what makes the perk different in Modern Warfare 2? They can be shot down. Actually, everything can be shot down.
Care Package (4 kills) – Throw down a special smoke grenade to call in an airdrop of goodies on your location. Your reward might be something simple, like an ammo refill, or something awesome, like an instant advanced kill streak. The catch is that everyone, including enemies, can see the packages location on their radar. This isn’t necessarily a drawback, however, as they can be used as bait for ambushes.
Predator Missile (5 kills) - Try not to hit yourself as you guide a fly-by-wire missile from the heavens to the ground. It’s very effective, and scores you an excellent view of your enemies’ positions for some bonus intel."
"You can still only have three kill streak rewards at a time, but after level 10, you’ll start unlocking new rewards which you can use in place of the defaults. The new default rewards are:
"Infinity Ward has introduced death streak rewards.
After three consecutive deaths with no kills, players are awarded a little bonus of their choice (assuming they’ve unlocked all of them). The default bonus is Copycat, which allows a player to steal his killer’s class for one round, and get a taste of the weapons and perks of a more advanced player. The next one unlocked, and the last one we saw, is Painkiller, which affords players 10 seconds of extra health after they respawn – great for when you’re being spawn camped."
"Secondary weapons are no longer just pistols – they include machine pistols, shotguns (standard and automatic), and various rocket and missile launchers."
"CoD4’s red dot sight, grenade launcher, and suppressor are still here, but there’s so much more. Attachments no longer refer to just physical objects and properties, they can refer to skills too. Akimbo (dual wielding) and Rapid Fire are a whole lot cooler than “Digital Camo.” Other new attachments include a heartbeat sensor, thermal scope, and tactical knife."
"In other news, sniper rifles can now be fitted with suppressors. “Run and gun” players may not like the change, but sneaky *******s like myself are all over it. Shotguns are now suppressible too."
"Aha! That's why we have callsigns, which are essentially big customizable plaques which pop up when you score a kill or perform a commendable action. Callsigns include a title, which is a string of letters (in this case "My name is"), an insignia (that ghostly fellow), a background, and, of course, your gamertag and rank. The titles, insignia, and backgrounds are all unlockable, and there are hundreds of them unlock. You can unlock them by leveling up, or by completing certain prerequisites."
"three of the multiplayer maps: Afghan, a desert map, Highrise, a skyscraper, and Favela, a shanty town in Rio de Janeiro."
"Afghan is a rocky desert map, the centerpiece of which is the ruins of a downed jumbo jet. The open central area, which contains the aeronautic set piece, is great for snipers as it’s overlooked by several high cliffs and bunkers. At the northern and southern ends, the passages become more confined in caves and on ledges, and the fighting gets more intense." (
http://static.gamesradar.com/images...ultiplayer hands-on/afghan--article_image.jpg)
"The term “favela” means shanty town, which, you guessed it, is what this is. The best way to conceptually divide this map is into two sections – the high ground and the low. The high ground is on the rooftops, which provide little cover but offer faster travel and a broad view of the larger streets and objective sites. The low ground is great for making escapes, as you can disappear around corners faster than your pursuer can rattle off bullets, though you must always be weary of the marksmen who lurk above." (
http://static.gamesradar.com/images...s-on/official/mp_favela_01--article_image.jpg)
"This map’s uncharacteristic modern urban setting is very welcome. The map is comprised of the roof of an unfinished skyscraper (complete with helipad), two interior office spaces at the northern and southern ends, and a passageway which connects the two sides." (
http://static.gamesradar.com/images...on/official/mp_highrise_02--article_image.jpg)
http://kotaku.com/5360510/360-250gb-hdd-wont-be-sold-separately
"When Microsoft announced that a bundle including two controllers, a new game and a 360 with a 250GB HDD was "only" $399, it led many to think the days of over-priced 360 HDDs was over. It's not.
In this little demonstration video for the new console, Microsoft's Larry Hryb has announced that the 250GB HDD won't be sold separately."
EDIT 2 : More videos via GameTrailers.com
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/modern-warfare-2/11043?show=Gameplay#Content
9 brand new MW2 mp videos released last night.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/hands-on-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-multiplayer/
"There's a lot more customization with attachments and paints as well. All of the camo skins are back, with some additions, and attachments, including an under-slung shotgun and a heartbeat sensor for the assault rifle, so you can reenact those creepy moments from Aliens. You can also select a Riot Shield as your main weapon, which protects you from most primary fire. It's wise to crouch while using it though, so you don't get your feet blown off. You can melee attack with the shield (two hits for a kill), although you'll have to switch to a secondary to shoot."
"The coup de grace is the new Game Winning Kill Cam, which gives everyone a slow-motion shot of the kill that won the match. Perfect for gloating, or reminding you how badly you screwed up by not checking your six. You'll also see Accolades at the end of each match, which are mini-rewards based on your performance in the game. For example: Lock'n'Load (most reloads); Lockdown (most time spent in one place); and Defuser (most bombs defused). These appear in the game summary underneath your XP bar."
EDIT 3 : Confirmation of a 'guest' feature in MW2?
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/press-event-modern-warfare/56086
Stop the video at 0:27 / 7:08
You can see his gamertag "MW2fourzerotwo" stored on a MU (memory unit / memory card) and a 'guest' login (like Halo 3's multiplayer) under it.
I will update this post with any more new information as it happens.
