I agree, but those sorts of games can be enjoyable once in a while. But if there aren't any upsides like graphics then what else does it have going for it?
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Call of Duty Ghosts Next-Gen Gameplay
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I agree, but those sorts of games can be enjoyable once in a while. But if there aren't any upsides like graphics then what else does it have going for it?
comedy bomb
Banned
We all know the dog will die to bring out them feels.
Honest question: at this stage of popularity and next gen, is there any excuse for CoD MP NOT to deal with rampant hacking and audacious lagging? Just use dedicated servers (check from both Sony and MS, this time), better net code and better anti cheat code.
Isn't it that simple?
Isn't it that simple?
nhlducks35
Member
But that costs money...
Which they are making by the ton- literally. Is it that risky of a business move, really- all things considered?
In the end of the day, it eats into their profits. Why would an executive decide to do that?
Doesn't matter if they are are making a ton. If they can make a little bit more by not fixing non-essential things then they will.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Looks they took the Chernobyl sniper mission and put it underwater
I've spent a lot of time in the back of a taxi in GTAIV.. A game doesn't necessarily need spraying bullets in every direction adhd-style. "Confining" the..."player"...in various ways isn't necessarily a bad thing.. I have many great gaming experiences from that. Anyway, this CODG sequence reminds me, the sniper level in MW. And that level is infamous, for a reason, and this sequence is following that recipe in many ways when it comes to the pacing and atmosphere. It would be crazy for IW to stray away too much from the formula, because a lot of people enjoye it. That's why it's there. And why shouldn't it be. I for one enjoy their way of trying to add the extra detail in the atmosphere in places where you don't even have to to have full control. Like I said; I enjoyed taking in the "atmosphere" in GTAIV from the back of a taxi, so I also shamelessly enjoy these kinds of levels.
That mission is basically what they've been redoing for half the COD missions designed since COD4.
GutsOfThor
Member
Looks like Call Of Duty.....
I'll give it a rental, beat it in 5 hours then return it and be done with it.
I'll give it a rental, beat it in 5 hours then return it and be done with it.
I understand, but I think that business view is too limited, too shor sighted. Look at how they ran Guitar Hero to the ground and how, to an extent, WoW is shrinking (no growth projected anymore?). CoD has been growing (although that growth is slowing down recently), why risk running it to the ground? This is not about making it more like game X or Y. This is about giving more freedom to the creators and artists. Anyone can tell that the CoD devs have passion by playing their SP campaign. Say what you will about it, but it takes passion and dedication to pull that shit off at the time limit. I think the more they translate of that into the MP, the better game they will have.
Also, they can add much more robust MP features and stat collection to pave the way for e-sports integration/support. I mean, why not make it easier IF there is potential?
NullPointer
Member
Thats why its called "Ghosts"
hayabusachop
Banned
Ass!!
Another reminder of why I'm so utterly bored of Call of Duty's brand of single player. I'm supposed to be riveted and thrilled by what they're showing, yet I'm utterly bored. Even though I'm seeing this for the first time, I feel like I've already played it countless times. Knowing how hollow and weak CoD's gunplay feels, I have no interest whatsoever.
shungokusatsu
Member
There's simply too many players for them to use dedicated servers. Just on XBL alone, the past three or four CoD games are in the top 10 most played/active list with millions of users. Factor in all platforms and it's absolutely not cost effective from a business standpoint.
Additionally, dedicated servers will NOT stop lag or the infamous lag compensation problems that are the most outspoken problem in the CoD series. It's a software issue that the developers need to address, but it's unlikely it will ever happen since the game sells so well even with these problems.
Check out http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=ZoFnIckyoxg&desktop_uri=/watch?v=ZoFnIckyoxg
One thing I will say is IW has at least always acknowledged the issue and tries to adjust it in every patch. Treyarch on the other hand has NEVER acknowledged it as a problem and instead pinned the blame on the consumer and their ISP - that's on top of their smug, disgusting attitude about the issue. I learned my lesson with BO2 - no more Treyarch games ever again.
scar tissue
Banned
Looks pretty ruff
IcyRhythms
Member
Fucking garbage :-\
Always-honest
Banned
Yeah.. I agree. They try to make it intense and exciting but they forget to do this through gameplay.
It's really boring.
I'm sure the multiplayer will be a blast for many, but CoD Single Player hasn't wowed me much since MW1.
That criticism I can agree with. Needs more.."weight", sort of. A problem shared by many other games as well.
undercoverb0ss
Member
Boring...
shungokusatsu
Member
Yep - everyone looooves sniping. Ever heard of Sniper: Ghost Warrior? It's an absolutely shit game with tons of tech issues and some of the worst reviews in history, but it sold over a million units and got a sequel. Despite being equally as shirty as the first game, the sequel sold just as well.
SpartanForce
Member
I like it.
I always enjoy the Infinity Ward games, I hate the games from the other company (Black Ops, World at War, etc).
I look forward. The graphics seems better. And Riley seems cool to manage.
I always enjoy the Infinity Ward games, I hate the games from the other company (Black Ops, World at War, etc).
I look forward. The graphics seems better. And Riley seems cool to manage.
ruh roh
Not very impressive looking. They started the current gen with such a bang in cod 4. doesn't look like they'll be doing the same with next gen. I'll reserve judgement until the MP reveal but if their main innovation is customising character appearance I think I'll pass, Thanks anyway
Chinpoko_Master
Member
I think it looks better than the footage they showed at E3. Then again, even in 720p those videos are blurry as fuck so it's hard to tell exactly how good it looks.
Spazznid
Member
That was singlehandedly the most impressive thing I've seen for Call of Duty ever... Wow, why didn't they show THAT instead of that trailer at the Xbone reveal?
I'd actually like to play that a bit.
Doesn't mean the game is running in 360p though. You guys knew that right? I mean holy shit really?
Went back and watched the second half. Graphics look really good in my opinion. The Battlefield 4 video might look better, but that was running on a $1000 graphics card. COD will probably be the best-looking 60fps game when next-gen consoles launch this fall (I still think BF4 is gonna be 30fps but I could be wrong).
They'd have to figure out a way to let people host private servers for Xbox One games under certain guidelines (the ability to do that would really distinguish the XBL Gold subscription), or at least enter a deal with third party groups like GameServers.com.
They'd have to figure out a way to let people host private servers for Xbox One games under certain guidelines (the ability to do that would really distinguish the XBL Gold subscription), or at least enter a deal with third party groups like GameServers.com.
scion_barzahd
Member
Will rent or buy used... Hey wait a mi-
Gintoki313
Banned
I always wonder this too. If the game is always being mentioned as top seller and makes so much money, why does the graphics always look unimpressive. They don't have to be Uncharted 2 graphics, but I at least want to see that they are trying.
Everdred
Member
This is next-gen Call of Duty, no rentals!
velociraptor
Junior Member
I actually enjoyed BLOPS2 and MW3, but good lord this looks boring.
It's the all ghillied up formula but under water. Boring to me. Also I don't think the dog would have survived in real life. In stead of shooting the dog they put the gun up in the air and run away. Plus the dog kills them entirely too easy. It's like instant death. I don't doubt a big German shepherd could take me down but I don't think I would instantly die.
Latvian Hitman
Member
The game is going to run on both PS4 and XboxOne. XboxOne does not have the hardware to draw all of that geometry and have high IQ. I don't think PS4 can go balls out MSAAx8 and AFx16 either.
It's encouraging to me. The level of detail, draw distance, physics, etc, all noticeably improved. Should create new gameplay possibilities (yes, outside of COD too) and scale beautifully on PC.
maybe on ps4 you can . do not give up hope lol
Yay, someone who's realistic for once.
As the stakes get higher, losses loom larger. In game development you always have to triage development by risks and rewards. Low risk, high reward is obviously best; high risk, low reward is worst. A new engine falls under high risk, high reward--but when there's a plethora of the former to do, there's really no point.
It's also not easy to get that CoD feel down. How many other games have tried to do it and succeeded? I don't know of any.