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Modern Warfare 2 Dual Wielding

If you’ve been gaming for a fairly long time, and by long time we mean that you’ve played a number of different first person games, then you’ll know the joys of playing with dual side arms. Games like Goldeneye and Counter Strike are famous for having this ability, and they’re one of the most enjoyable ways to use a weapon, ever. Counter Strike fans will know that the Dual Elites are notoriously inaccurate, and never really do a particularly good job of killing your opponent. However, they are unbelievably cool to play with, (the reload action alone makes it worthwhile), so they remain popular. Even though much older, Goldeneye had a more advanced take on dual weapons, since you could use automatic weapons instead of just pistols. This made for a pretty incredible and deadly combination. The latest instalment of the Call of Duty series has made waves over the last few weeks for reportedly offering this exact ability, possible as a perk to a character.

This is a pretty mouth-watering prospect given the depth of weaponry and incredible graphics that Modern Warfare 2 are reportedly about to unleash onto our screens. So far, very little is known about the dual wielding capabilities of Modern Warfare 2, but it definitely looks possible given that it was seen in a gameplay demo shown at GameCrazy convention. So far, we’ve seen dual Desert Eagles being used, so it remains to be seen what other weapons will also have this capability.

This has added yet another element of excitement to the release of Modern Warfare 2, which looks set to be one of the biggest games of the year, if not the decade.

Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition

On November 11th, fans will be queuing outside stores around the country waiting for the doors to open so they can get their hands on the latest installment in the Call of Duty series. Having grown in popularity progressively over the years, with each release outselling the last, the Call of Duty series has become one of the most popular video games in the world. The latest offering, Modern Warfare 2, sets the bar even higher as far as graphics go; we’ve been told that the game utilizes the Infinity Ward graphics engine, but is whole generation ahead of the previous game’s graphics. With such a huge amount of hype, this game better deliver on many levels. It must have plenty of exciting gameplay combined with the fantastic Call of Duty multiplayer mode, which has been the prime reason for its popularity over the years.

Looking away from the details of the actual game for a second, Activision’s marketing strategy seems to be notably different to that used with previous games. Having seen huge success in the form of Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and other games that come in big packages, they look to be trying to bring this style to the world of the first person shooter. It’s a surprising move, and one that won’t be popular with all of the diehard fans. However, the regular edition of the game will still undoubtedly remain the bestseller, while new and exciting options will also be available to those who want them. The Hardened Edition of the game comes with a metal casing, concept art from the production of the game, and other “behind-the-scenes” extras. This edition of the game will reportedly cost $80, but it is the Prestige Edition of the game that is really making waves. The Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition is essentially the same as the Hardened Edition, except for one major addition, night vision goggles. That’s right, this edition comes packaged with a set of fully functioning night vision goggles, something which is sure to get more than just a few people excited.

Modern Warfare 2 Perks

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the latest release from Activision and Infinity Ward; it has been hugely hyped over the last few months and fans are eagerly anticipating its release. The most recent news that we’ve been able to acquire for this game comes in the form of the Perks list. Activision have kept the perks list relatively similar to previous games, whilst also adding some newer perks which should add an extra element to the gameplay. One thing that has been added for this latest release is the ability to upgrade standard perks into a “pro” ability, which potentially gives a new feature to the perk. This means that even more things can be customized about your character and definitely shows that various things are going to be important parts of gameplay for the characters.

Modern Warfare 2 looks set to move forward another generation, graphically speaking. This means that we should see an even more flexible world that will interact with our characters in new and exciting ways. It will be interesting to see how the new perks list and the “pro” abilities will affect our interaction with the world. One thing which some people are concerned about is the loss of usability, and the simple “pick up and play” nature that has made them so popular and it remains to be seen whether the game stays true to this. It is unlikely however for Activision and Infinity Ward to make drastic changes to a winning formula, and it certainly looks that way if you take a look at the Modern Warfare 2 perks list, which just looks like slight changes rather than major alterations.

Perks:

• Slot 1
  • Marathon/Marathon Pro
    • Ability: Unlimited sprint.
    • Pro Ability: Get over obstacles faster.
  • Sleight of Hand/Sleight of Hand Pro
    • Ability: Faster reloading.
    • Pro Ability: Faster reloading and a speed boost to how fast you can aim down the sight of your weapon.
  • Scavenger/Scavenger Pro
    • Ability: Full resupply from dead enemies.
    • Pro Ability: ?
  • Bling/Bling Pro
    • Ability: 2 primary weapon attachments.
    • Pro Ability: ?
• Slot 2
  • Stopping Power/Stopping Power Pro
    • Ability: Increased bullet damage.
    • Pro Ability: Increased bullet damage vs. helicopters.
  • Lightweight/Lightweight Pro
    • Ability: Move faster.
    • Pro Ability: ?
  • Hardline/Hardline Pro
    • Ability: Killstreaks require 1 less kill.
    • Pro Ability: Death Streaks require 1 less death.
  • Cold-Blooded/Cold-Blooded Pro
    • Ability: Undetectable by UAV, air support, sentries, and thermal.
    • Pro Ability: ?
• Slot 3
  • Command/Commando Pro
    • Ability: Increased melee distance.
    • Pro Ability: ?
  • Steady Aim/Steady Aim Pro
    • Ability: Increased hip-fire accuracy.
    • Pro Ability: ?
  • Scrambler/Scrambler Pro
    • Ability: Scrambles (jams) the enemy radar in a small radius.
    • Pro Ability: ?

Modern Warfare 2 Night Vision Goggles

Although the Call of Duty series has generally been known as hard hitting and gritty, Activision (the games’ publishers) have decided to surprise us all by offering various different bundles for the release of their latest game Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2. In the most expensive and most expansive bundle, Activision offer us fully functioning night vision goggles, every boy’s dream!

There are various editions of the game being released, the one which includes the night vision goggles is called the Prestige Edition and looks to be trying to catch on to the success of other bundled games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Activision will be hoping as many people as possible avoid the “regular” edition of the game (the ability to play the game isn’t enough for some people apparently). The Hardened Edition tries to put the emphasis back onto the gritty nature of previous games, coming in a metallic case and filled with sketches and concept art from the production stages of the game. This hardened edition will probably be more popular than the Prestige Edition, primarily because of its price point of $80. As yet, the Prestige Edition has not been given a price, but it looks likely to hit well over $100.

The Prestige Edition is essentially the hardened edition, with the added bonus of the night vision goggles and a headstand to place them on when you aren’t on a mission. It is certainly an exciting prospect and one which we’re sure plenty of people will jump at; after all, it’s not every day you get the chance to own your very own pair of night vision goggles. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 looks to be an absolutely fantastic game, and pushes the graphical element of the series forward yet again. It remains to be seen how popular the more expensive editions will be among gamers, something which could define the success of the game.

Modern Warfare Live Action Movie

Modern Warfare 2 shows at E3, and IGN got a stab while trying to bring its ancestor to big screens.

While at E3 Microsoft shows brand new demo on Modern Warfare 2 this week, this left people wondering how Infinity Ward’s revolutionary series might convert into big screens.

The plot of the game was set up around a sequence of fiery and suspense packed missions that leave you hop wildly from one firefight to another. There are soldiers, dogs, armored cars, tanks, helicopters and things you go along with.

Nevertheless, it works with a controller within your hand. Still, could that character-driven weird brilliancy of the Modern Warfare convert into big screens? Well, IGN thinks so!

DIRECTOR

Many people think that people like Oliver Stone, Steven Spielberg or Ridley Scott – would have been perfect choice for the director’s seat. But Paul Greengrass finally turned out to be the most suitable choice after all.

He didn’t have much experience on making pure war movies. His Bourne Ultimatum happened to be a masterclass that propelled an action packed story forwarded breathlessly towards the super exciting conclusion. Overall, he did a great job.

WRITERS

The script had to accomplish 2 things. First of all, it must flawlessly link this game’s overabundance of set-parts into a full zippy narrative. And secondly, screenplay had to also pick the filthy, funny looking soldier banter for alleviating tensions amid the explosions.

We consider Robert M. Kamen fulfilling the first things. But then again, some people thought that Martin McDonagh should have been allowed to pen a few of those dialogues.

THE CAST

Firstly, the heroes or good guys along with the chap played are the greater parts in the story. It was a good idea to hire fresh SAS recruit MacTavish. But many people thought that Jackson seems pretty annoying. A slightly younger yet grizzled actor could do well here. I think Michael Stahl-David could be just right!