In the latest dev diary showcasing upcoming FPS blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, project leads Mark Rubin and Michael Condrey drill into the game's weapon leveling system. But while it's thrilling to learn about the game's customization updates, we're most excited by that jumping explosive. Jumping explosives!
The grizzled guns and leaping explosives of Modern Warfare 3
by Ben Gilbert 
on Oct 27th 2011 1:39PM
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In the latest dev diary showcasing upcoming FPS blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, project leads Mark Rubin and Michael Condrey drill into the game's weapon leveling system. But while it's thrilling to learn about the game's customization updates, we're most excited by that jumping explosive. Jumping explosives!
Reader Comments (100)
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 1:45PM Deividas said
I was a bit skeptic at first about this. But its actually shaping up to be a pretty nice game. Im not a huge FPS fan but I might pick this up, good for when I have friends over and want a nice fast game to keep us entertained.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 3:23PM I took a blops last night said
@Deividas Really? Good for when friends are over? No sh!t, I'll go get this then.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:12PM kentuckyfried said
@Deividas
Please, can somebody confirm that this supports 2-player splitscreen MP and 2-player splitscreen local Survival mode?
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Please, can somebody confirm that this supports 2-player splitscreen MP and 2-player splitscreen local Survival mode?
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 11:49PM kentuckyfried said
@Deividas
Thanks, I'll just assume it does for now instead of running out and pre-ordering a 2nd copy.
If black ops brought anything new and good to the table, it was the split-screen support for chilling out at friend's place.
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Thanks, I'll just assume it does for now instead of running out and pre-ordering a 2nd copy.
If black ops brought anything new and good to the table, it was the split-screen support for chilling out at friend's place.
Posted: Oct 28th 2011 5:50AM (Unverified) said
@Deividas So this year they came out with more perks for your perks? BF3 is looking like a huge contended right about now.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2011 1:48PM Scape3d said
Goddamn it....this looks so good.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 1:53PM Zoot Suit Jedi Grammar Hammer En said
Do you see that internet?! LOOK!
I am fully erect.
I am fully erect.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:03PM GamingColt said
More perks to worry about. I loved the customization but once I can't even count them on two hands... and then gun perks too? Jeeeeeeesuuuuus.
Still excited.
Still excited.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 9:31PM GamingColt said
@dblue
2 Different Games. BF3 is great. It's a whole out war over there with all the vehicles, squad-spawn gameplay, etc. I like COD because of it's arcade-style feel. I do love perks. I complain about way too many to keep track of / counter appropriately when online. But I still have not played it. So I will see how that goes.
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2 Different Games. BF3 is great. It's a whole out war over there with all the vehicles, squad-spawn gameplay, etc. I like COD because of it's arcade-style feel. I do love perks. I complain about way too many to keep track of / counter appropriately when online. But I still have not played it. So I will see how that goes.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 10:26PM dblue said
@GamingColt i hear what you're saying but cod bo got really old fast because it lacked the options MW2 had (emblems guns KS perks so on) BO was also a one gun game like WAW so MW3 having lots of perks and other things to unlock will keep me playing. when i hit 15 prestige in BO i stopped play it got boring.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:06PM philmcfail said
What? So Warlord isn't a perk anymore?
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:13PM kentuckyfried said
@philmcfail
Yup. Waste of a perk slot all this time, if you ask me. Glad that mw3 is just folding it into the weapon upgrade system instead, that makes more sense.
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Yup. Waste of a perk slot all this time, if you ask me. Glad that mw3 is just folding it into the weapon upgrade system instead, that makes more sense.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:06PM Klearwater Killer said
Looks exactly like the last 2 games.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:34PM BlackendO1 said
@Jay Z
The sad thing is that it's far from being a joke.
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The sad thing is that it's far from being a joke.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 3:12PM Axcalibur said
@Klearwater Killer
Super observant - most franchises stick with what works, ditch what sucks and add fresh new content. That's what makes a franchise - if they were going to ditch everything and start completely over - then it might not appeal to their fan base.
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Super observant - most franchises stick with what works, ditch what sucks and add fresh new content. That's what makes a franchise - if they were going to ditch everything and start completely over - then it might not appeal to their fan base.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:15PM kentuckyfried said
@Klearwater Killer
Dark Souls and Demon's Souls have the same similar art design, I don't see anybody currently crying about that. Same with alot of other titles.
It's not about how it looks, it's about how it plays that'll matter in the end. And if you don't like it, then don't buy it.
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Dark Souls and Demon's Souls have the same similar art design, I don't see anybody currently crying about that. Same with alot of other titles.
It's not about how it looks, it's about how it plays that'll matter in the end. And if you don't like it, then don't buy it.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 5:07PM Klearwater Killer said
@Axcalibur
But do they come out with a game every single year? Im not saying its not a great game. The numbers prove that. I just dont think its necessary to crank them out every year.
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But do they come out with a game every single year? Im not saying its not a great game. The numbers prove that. I just dont think its necessary to crank them out every year.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:12PM Mr Hett said
Looks more exciting than battlefield.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:43PM phillibuster said
@Klearwater Killer
I dunno, while I've been having a lot of fun playing bf3 these last few days, it's a different type of game all together. Not that it's less exciting, just... a different exciting.
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I dunno, while I've been having a lot of fun playing bf3 these last few days, it's a different type of game all together. Not that it's less exciting, just... a different exciting.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:54PM (Unverified) said
@phillibuster
You can admit it. BF3 is flat out boring. All DICE games are.
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You can admit it. BF3 is flat out boring. All DICE games are.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 5:09PM Klearwater Killer said
@phillibuster
Exactly. Which is why the argument is stupid.
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Exactly. Which is why the argument is stupid.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:18PM Tippin said
Cool.. I no longer have to sacrifice a perk to use two attachments.
Rapid Fire and Silencer on the PP90M1 is gonna be fun.. especially with Sleight of Hand and Quick Draw and the perk that helps you fire from the hip more accurately
Rapid Fire and Silencer on the PP90M1 is gonna be fun.. especially with Sleight of Hand and Quick Draw and the perk that helps you fire from the hip more accurately
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:19PM pierogi210 said
So each over powered weapon will get overpowered perks that one can work towards? No thanks.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:46PM pierogi210 said
@BlackendO1
For your information, i have played COD before. I own 5 cod games.
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For your information, i have played COD before. I own 5 cod games.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:54PM pierogi210 said
@(Unverified)
Each gun shoots and sounds the same. Sounds like shooting paintballs. No matter where you are or how far your enemy is, as long as you shoot in that direction, you'll get the kill. That's before you will unlock the perks for guns. Now you can have two scopes, less kick (which there is none), less sway, hold breath for even more accuracy all in one gun. What's going to be next? Voice activating gun command so now you won't even have to look where you're shooting?
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Each gun shoots and sounds the same. Sounds like shooting paintballs. No matter where you are or how far your enemy is, as long as you shoot in that direction, you'll get the kill. That's before you will unlock the perks for guns. Now you can have two scopes, less kick (which there is none), less sway, hold breath for even more accuracy all in one gun. What's going to be next? Voice activating gun command so now you won't even have to look where you're shooting?
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:06PM philmcfail said
@pierogi210
You can only have one weapon proficiency at a time.
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You can only have one weapon proficiency at a time.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:08PM weektor said
@pierogi210 i agree with you pierogi i dont know what some people are talking about whith the game being balanced, have you played modern warfare or MW2 before? that game was woefully unbalanced the .50 cal snipers in the game did less damage then some pistols lol, adding these proficiency for weapons is gonna make people who dual weild p90s even more of an annoyance. i guess this is what happens when everybody who worked on the previous cod's/MW's left and a rag tag group of developers makes the game. oh well there will always be black ops 2 in may lolz.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:52PM (Unverified) said
@weektor
Seems like from your comment that you have already played the game. Oh you haven't? Why don't you wait till the game is released and the reviews come out before you pass judgement.
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Seems like from your comment that you have already played the game. Oh you haven't? Why don't you wait till the game is released and the reviews come out before you pass judgement.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:20PM (Unverified) said
Can't wait for this game. I'm hoping the guns are more balanced than Black Ops. I miss being able to use the bigger guns that fire slower, but cause more damage.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:50PM Brian Griffin said
@(Unverified)
To be fair, I had quite a fun time with the M60 in Black Ops :)
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To be fair, I had quite a fun time with the M60 in Black Ops :)
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:17PM kentuckyfried said
@Brian Griffin
Awesome gun, esp. with a friend, on that hill, and both of us having 2nd chance.
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Awesome gun, esp. with a friend, on that hill, and both of us having 2nd chance.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 4:57PM (Unverified) said
@Brian Griffin
My buddy uses the M60, but i have trouble aiming with it. Maybe i'll give it another go.
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My buddy uses the M60, but i have trouble aiming with it. Maybe i'll give it another go.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:20PM redmasc said
I have an idea, how else can we change an already stale multiplayer? Let's give the guns perks! I hope they lose the custody battle and just hand this series back to Jason West and Nick Zampella.
Posted: Oct 27th 2011 2:30PM popmachineX said
@redmasc
That will never happen. Expect something better though. The fact that those two left means their new studio (Respawn?) will provide a game that -feels- like CoD, but with a whole new engine.. maybe even physics!
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That will never happen. Expect something better though. The fact that those two left means their new studio (Respawn?) will provide a game that -feels- like CoD, but with a whole new engine.. maybe even physics!
