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Metal Gear?! · (11-01-2011, 08:12 AM)

Originally Posted by LQX:

Whats funny? I'm getting it for PC though BLOPS ran like shit due to being CPU limited.

BLOPS wasn't just CPU limited, it was just all messed up. And never completely fixed either.

However, due to this using the late Infinity Ward's fork of the engine, I would bet this runs a lot better. It really shouldn't be any harder on systems than MW2.

It's too bad they're nerfing dedicated servers. I can't support that.

Mush · (11-01-2011, 08:13 AM)

R.I.P. TAR-21 :(

FStop7 · (11-01-2011, 08:14 AM)

I've had Hardened for the 360 preordered for months now. I really don't care about the campaign, but I am all for the multi. If the dedis turn out well then I will probably pick up the PC version, too. I excite!

Originally Posted by gray_fox224:

Who will try keep both BF 3 and this in their rotation?

Me. Especially if I end up holding off on Skyrim.

Matts Legacy · (11-01-2011, 08:15 AM)

Originally Posted by Strider2K99:

Finally, for everyone else, here's some X-Play footage that was shown earlier, not best quality, but it's what I found for now:

http://youtu.be/oKnYqmQvTZM

Clear Version Here:http://www.g4tv.com/videos/56049/cal...layer-preview/

Edit: Jugg Assault with Auto Scavenger!

The Faceless Master · (11-01-2011, 08:15 AM)

that OP is pretty damn amazing!

gunslingerNZ · (11-01-2011, 08:18 AM)

Predicting that this one will break the trend, still a sales success but just short of BLOPS.

Swag · (11-01-2011, 08:19 AM)

Originally Posted by LQX:

Whats funny? I'm getting it for PC though BLOPS ran like shit due to being CPU limited. Other than that even after the console versions started getting preferential treatment the PC versions of COD have always ran and looked better.

Originally Posted by Gez:

Whats so funny son? I'm getting it on PC.

AusGaf represent.

Wasn't meant to be a joke :P, just didn't see any PC posters in here

TOM f'N CRUISE · (11-01-2011, 08:24 AM)

Originally Posted by Mush:

R.I.P. TAR-21 :(

yeah :(

Frillen · (11-01-2011, 08:33 AM)

Damnit. Can't decide between Overkill or Hardline. What to choose!?

Psycho Powaa · (11-01-2011, 08:33 AM)

Don't forget, IGN will be livestreaming MW3 gameplay today Nov. 1st from 12-4 PM PST.

http://games.ign.com/articles/121/1210279p1.html

FantasticMrFoxdie · (11-01-2011, 08:34 AM)

Awesome OP.

Bullshots section made me lol irl

Nabs · (11-01-2011, 08:36 AM)

Originally Posted by Sebulon3k:

Is anyone getting this for the PC

I was planning on it. Black Ops on PC is way too fun. I wanted to keep going with some of my buddies, but without Dedicated Servers and basic PC options (FOV Slider...ehem) I won't bother until I find a massive deal.

Vol5 · (11-01-2011, 08:42 AM)

Superb OP. I'm actually coming up with strategies reading it.

My wife and children have been advised and my body is ready.

Syph Medwes · (11-01-2011, 08:45 AM)

Originally Posted by MrDenny:

Will best buy stores carry the hardened edition?

Not 100% sure but my brother bought the last two CODs' hardened editions there so I'm guessing yes.

Originally Posted by Mush:

R.I.P. TAR-21 :(

:( My favourite MW2 gun...

Originally Posted by Frillen:

Damnit. Can't decide between Overkill or Hardline. What to choose!?

Quickdraw! :P

Jay-B · (11-01-2011, 08:46 AM)

Really classy OP Radec :)

Always-honest · (11-01-2011, 08:51 AM)

Looks good OP!!

Curious about the reviews.

Stantron · (11-01-2011, 08:53 AM)

If you have'n shooter problems, I feel bad for you, son...
Haha. Was that already done? I didn't read all 4 pages.
Nice OP. My backlog is about to get even more neglected.

The Xtortionist · (11-01-2011, 09:00 AM)

Originally Posted by Frillen:

Damnit. Can't decide between Overkill or Hardline. What to choose!?

Blast Shield for objective, Hardline or Assassin for TDM, Quickdraw for MLG where everything else is banned.

friedeggs · (11-01-2011, 09:07 AM)

Are they making this more like the glorious, broken mess that is MW2? I liked that game a lot more than I did in retrospect. Much more than boring Black Ops at least.

chri5t · (11-01-2011, 09:09 AM)

When does the review embargo for the game lift?

Foliorum Viridum · (11-01-2011, 09:12 AM)

Hypeeeeeee.

It's a shame it's coming out so close to BF3, I don't have time to play both as much as I want to :(

Khal_B · (11-01-2011, 09:19 AM)

Originally Posted by Foliorum Viridum:

Hypeeeeeee.

It's a shame it's coming out so close to BF3, I don't have time to play both as much as I want to :(

Just play whichever one you prefer at the time. When I want a quick fix, this will be my go-to fps.

Rainy Dog · (11-01-2011, 09:20 AM)

Absolutely brilliant OP, very well done indeed!

_Alkaline_ · (11-01-2011, 09:30 AM)

Everyone will initially go assault. Then the kids will realise they don't need killstreaks for support and switch to that.

Xamdou · (11-01-2011, 09:30 AM)

Great informative OP!

My $80 360 MW3 Hardened edition pre-order from my local bestbuy is all set for midnight release! One more week! :)

Foliorum Viridum · (11-01-2011, 09:31 AM)

Originally Posted by Khal_B:

Just play whichever one you prefer at the time. When I want a quick fix, this will be my go-to fps.

That's the problem, I'll probably want to play both :P

Max · (11-01-2011, 09:35 AM)

Originally Posted by zero margin:

Cute.

MRORANGE · (11-01-2011, 09:38 AM)

nice OP!

Mihael Mello Keehl · (11-01-2011, 09:40 AM)

aww shit just woke up and saw the OT... heckayea!!!

zlatko · (11-01-2011, 09:46 AM)

My favorite OT of the year for sure. I'm not even that hyped for MW3 and was set to not buy this year, but as always they reel me back in.

Really love how clean everything is in the OT. Super well done.

Anyone know of a place in the U.S. that sells the game online/pre-order online that takes PayPal and has good shipping to show up on release day?

Jamie OD · (11-01-2011, 09:51 AM)

The COD ELITE stuff does not look like it is worth $50 a year, especially on top of an XBox Live subscription.

zlatko · (11-01-2011, 09:52 AM)

Originally Posted by Jamie OD:

The COD ELITE stuff does not look like it is worth $50 a year, especially on top of an XBox Live subscription.

It's aimed at the hardcore CoD guys who are going to be playing as much as possible and will buy the DLC no matter what. If you fall into that camp then there's no reason not to.

Enosh · (11-01-2011, 09:59 AM)

Originally Posted by Sebulon3k:

Is anyone getting this for the PC

I am
day 1
nice OP ^^

will be hard playing this, BF3 and watching all my favorite TV series :D
good think I am at home this year (we get an year off to catch up on our exams etc)

fozzy · (11-01-2011, 10:01 AM)

Originally Posted by Strider2K99:

Don't forget, IGN will be livestreaming MW3 gameplay today Nov. 1st from 12-4 PM PST.

http://games.ign.com/articles/121/1210279p1.html

What is that in GMT?

Jay-B · (11-01-2011, 10:04 AM)

Originally Posted by fozzy:

What is that in GMT?

GMT= PST+8

fozzy · (11-01-2011, 10:16 AM)

Thankyou

Mr. Enigma · (11-01-2011, 10:20 AM)

I only got the Hardened edition off Amazon because I had a $20 credit from buying Gears of War 3. That knocked it down to $80 for me. And I figured $80 for the game and all the DLC (which is going to be a lot more than $20) was a great deal. When they said the DLC would remain functional even if you let Elite expire, I was sold.

jgminto · (11-01-2011, 10:21 AM)

My Main Classes (in theory):

1._________________________________
Primary: ACR 6.8
Attachment: Silencer or Red Dot
Proficiency: Focus

Secondary: FIM-92 Stinger

Lethal: Bouncing Betty or Frag
Tactical: EMP Grenade

Perk 1: Blind Eye
Perk 2: Assassin
Perk 3: Dead Silence or Sitrep

Pointstreak: Lethal
UAV
Predator
Strafe Gun

2._________________________________
Primary: P90
Attachment: Rapid Fire or Silencer
Proficiency: Kick

Secondary: .44 Magnum or Desert Eagle or FMG9
Attachment: Akimbo

Lethal: Semtex
Tactical: Concussion

Perk 1: Extreme Conditioning or Sleight of Hand
Perk 2: Quickdraw
Perk 3: Stalker or Steady Aim or Dead Silence

Pointstreak: Lethal
IMS
Attack Helicopter
AC-130

3._________________________________
Primary: Barrett or L118A or AS50
Attachment: Heartbeat Sensor
Proficiency: Stability

Secondary: FMG9/SPAS-12
Attachment: Silencer/Grip

Lethal: Throwing Knife or Claymore
Tactical: Portable Radar Flashbang

Perk 1: Sleight of Hand or Blind Eye
Perk 2: Quick Draw/Overkill
Perk 3: Stalker or Marksman or Steady Aim

Pointstreak: Support
UAV
Recon Drone
Stealth Bomber or EMP or Escort Airdrop

That's all I know right now. It'll really just come down to experimenting with combinations post release though.

Reckless Onion · (11-01-2011, 10:31 AM)

Very nice OP, really like the style.

1 thing i noticed is that it's missing the AA12 from the shotguns.

IonicSnake · (11-01-2011, 11:07 AM)

Just pre-ordered the hardon edition.

These three weeks have cost me. Last week was BF3, this week U3 and next week MW3.

jgminto · (11-01-2011, 11:08 AM)

Originally Posted by IonicSnake:

Just pre-ordered the hardon edition.

lol. So I guess you're excited?

IonicSnake · 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by jgminto:

lol. So I guess you're excited?

I've actually never been this excited for a CoD game before. :P Something about MW3 that have me really hyped.

Let's hope it doesn't disappoint.

Nemo · (11-01-2011, 11:09 AM)

Fire weapon has been removed from 360 triggers?

rekameohs · (11-01-2011, 11:11 AM)

Hell yeah, explosions, bombs and testosterone pumping. That's what these games are all about, and it's nice to have every once in a while.

glaurung · (11-01-2011, 11:13 AM)

Originally Posted by Teetris:

Fire weapon has been removed from 360 triggers?

Firing weapons is now a rank 20 unlock.

JustAnotherOtaku · (11-01-2011, 11:18 AM)

I'm ready. For the past couple of years I've been telling myself I'll wait a while to pick up CoD, but once friends start playing and talking about the MP, I know I can't resist.

Fare Godmace · (11-01-2011, 11:27 AM)

I just wanted to say that Activision's decision to not sell the Hardened edition in Spain because Elite won't be available in Spanish day one is total bullshit. Couldn't they give the card anyways, and make it redeemable whenever the service is in Spanish? Or at least sell the game with the special box? Also, does that mean that there is no chance for us to be Founder Members?

I don't really care about any multiplayer FPS (TF2 aside), but my brother basically plays every Call of Duty since Modern Warfare every day, and this sucks a lot. Dick move, Activision, dick move.

Black_Stride · (11-01-2011, 11:31 AM)

Originally Posted by Addnan:

Originally Posted by Gez:

[img]http://i52.************/2zpibvb.png[/img]

Totaly missed this. My brain was thinking 99 pounds instead of 99 pence when i saw this weeks ago.

What store is that for?

GameStop and its not saying what you think its saying.

Originally Posted by Radec:

These are both Spas variants....the KSG looks like this:
IRL:

In the game

Izayoi · (11-01-2011, 11:37 AM)

Still only one, maybe two good perks in each tier.

Why?

The Specialist Streaks are interesting, but Death Streaks coming back is silly.

Dakota47 · (11-01-2011, 11:39 AM)

Dutch pr0n actress Kim Holland isn't welcome on the MW3 launch event. Hilarious Google translation here. "I say this: a sperm shower rather than a massacre." I have to say I concur.