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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Footage!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:02:00 -0800

Not waiting at a midnight release for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Stuck at work or school with your copy patiently waiting at home? Why not watch three multiplayer videos to keep yourself occupied until you can finally play Infinity Ward's newest game?

First up, some Team Deathmatch on Scrapyard rolling with a P90 and some run and gun perks. Scrapyard is a small map, but flows incredibly well with good cover and buildings.

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Hit the break for a look at some 3rd Person Demolition on Afghan. This is a double-shot of new for MW2 with the all-new 3rd person camera and Demolition, which is an update on Search & Destroy that enables respawning and doesn't end when the first target blows up.

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Finally, we wrap up our midnight coverage with some more team deathmatch on Favela, a nice closed in map with two nice sight-lines on either side of the map.

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Are you jumping right into multiplayer or hitting campaign first?

What's New In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Multiplayer?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0800

Haven't been following Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer mode and the changes that Infinity Ward has made to the game? Watch this video for a crash course in everything multiplayer in MW2. I'll go through the class system, new perks, killstreaks and deathstreaks, and everything else IW has added.

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Five Favorite Call of Duty Moments

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:58:00 -0800

Infinity Ward has made only 3 games in their 7-year history, but you can't deny the impact that those games have made -- not just from a financial perspective, but also on the first-person shooter genre. The battle scenes in Call of Duty, Call of Duty 2, and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare played with our expectations, put interesting twists on conventional shooter design, and ratcheted up the intensity level. As evidence, we submit to you our Five Favorite Call of Duty Moments (as developed by Infinity Ward). By clicking on this story, we're going to assume that you're not averse to Call of Duty spoilers, so no complaining!

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Number Five: "Car Ride" -- Call of Duty

The opening of Call of Duty has you go through the requisite movement and weapons training, and then drops you right into the fray of France. The first few mission objectives, while intense, are standard enough…that is until you hop into the car with Pvt. Moody. This is our first glimpse at IW's ability to design those rollercoaster moments, with the car careening through the countryside, weaving through German defenses and narrowly avoiding the business end of a Panzer tank. The opening statement was clear: "This is what we're doing with Call of Duty. Enjoy."

Number Four: "Shock and Awe" -- Call of Duty 4

It's not so much the mission itself, but what happens at the end of it. There are few images more dreadfully awe-inspiring than the flash and billowing mushroom cloud resulting from a nuclear explosion. When presented as the primary threat in a work of fiction (like say 24, or various Tom Clancy books), the day is usually saved in the nick of time. But when it's not (like in that one episode of 24, or that one Tom Clancy book), the impact is enormous. The end of "Shock and Awe" was completely unexpected, and because IW gave you control as you spent your final moments crawling futilely toward help that wasn't there, it didn't just change the tone of the game, but it told us that the safeties were off for all IW games going forward. If you're willing to set off a nuke, then anything goes.

Number Three: "Death From Above" -- Call of Duty 4

The move away from World War II meant that Infinity Ward had a brand new set of military toys to play with. In the mission preceding "Death From Above," your squad was trying to get clear of an area infested by enemy troops. Capt. Price calls for air support, which came in the form of one of those new toys: the AC-130 gunship. But instead of remaining on the ground and marking targets for the flyboys, IW throws a curve and puts you in the plane's gunner seats. The intense ground combat was suddenly contrasted by the calm and cool black-and-white cameras and the nonchalant chatter of the AC-130 crew. And whether or not it was an intended effect, wiping out enemy defenses from the safety of 10,000 feet while your pilot makes wry remarks struck a realistic chord for some players (who compared it to YouTube videos of actual AC-130 combat footage).

Number Two: "The Battle for Hill 400" -- Call of Duty 2

Part of the conclusion of Call of Duty 2 was a grueling ascent to the top of Hill 400, taking it forcibly from the entrenched and overpowering German forces, and then holding the peak while they mounted an epic counter-attack. There are quite a few missions in Call of Duty that have you holding your ground for a set amount of time, but scrambling around the top of Hill 400 and defending it from all sides is probably the most intense of these scenarios. And because it was a lot of work getting up there in the first place, you really felt possessive of the bunker area, in that "this is mine, I've earned it, and I'll be damned if I'm letting you take it" sort of way. Seeing your P-51 air support scream overhead and clear out the German forces was sweet relief.

Number One: "All Ghillied Up" -- Call of Duty 4

"Shock and Awe" was, well…shocking, and "Death From Above" was an interesting creative twist on an otherwise typical combat mission. But "All Ghillied Up" was COD4's design high point, and probably the best beginning-to-end sequence in the Call of Duty series to date (unless you played on Hardened or Veteran, where the Ferris wheel finale was pretty frustrating). Concealed head-to-toe in the ghillie suit and moving behind the enemy lines undetected created a genuine sense of tension, which peaked with the "please don't see me, please don't see me" moment in a field filled with advancing tanks and troops. Nailing the signature sniping objective was extremely satisfying, and the ensuing retreat was frantic and exhilarating. "All Ghillied Up" was the Infinity Ward sampler platter: story progression, infiltration, a signature set-piece, and intense combat. (And lots of grenades.)

So what are your most memorable battles? There's a lot to choose from...

Abbie Heppe Takes A Tour Of Valve's Studio

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0800

X-Play's Abbie Heppe recently got to visit Valve Software to get her hands-on Left 4 Dead 2, bringing you some amazing interviews and gameplay walkthroughs. While she was there, she also got a guided tour of Valve's offices from Left 4 Dead 2 writer Chet Faliszek. She was kind enough to bring a camera crew so you could go on your own little virtual tour of the offices.

Won't you go on that virtual tour with me?

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Fresh Ink Online: Secret Six, Lobo, Stumptown

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:43:00 -0800

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Fresh Ink Online host Blair Butler gives the rundown on this week’s latest and greatest comics, including Secret Six, Age of Reptiles, Stumptown, Cinderella, Lobo: Highway to Hell, and others. Which one will take Pick of the Week? Tune in and find out.

Plus, make sure to check out Blair’s gore-tastic and hilarious animated short series Slasher School at www.g4tv.com/slasherschool. You shall not be disappointed. We promise.

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Around The Net 11.06.09

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:41:00 -0800

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You work hard and you play hard, but how often do you laugh hard? If it's not often then you really need to watch more ATN. It's a constant parade of clumsy skaters, crazy show hosts, money hungry cyborgs and wild French comedians that will tickle your funny bone vigorously and leave you rolling on the floor laughing.

Find the direct video links from Around the Net on Attack of the Show after the jump.

Break.com: Skater Gets Face Full of Board

Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Shatner Does Levi's Tweets

YouTube: RoboCop Ramen

YouTube: Remi Gaillard Tarzan

Skate 3 Reveals First Look At Team-Based Gameplay

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:42:00 -0800

We've been in a drought of Skate 3 news since the announcement back in early September. Now, EA Black Box drops a legit look at the team-focused gameplay in the fictional city of Port Carverton with new screens and the below trailer. Give a watch, drop your thoughts.

Skate 3 arrives in May 2010.

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Feedback -- Potpourri Edition: DJ Hero, Tekken 6, Ballad of Gay Tony

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:40:00 -0800

Can you guess what everyone on Feedback was talking about this week? Hint, hint: we're one week away from the highly anticipated launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. However you feel about Infinity Ward's latest entry in its shooter franchise, it's shaping up to be a monumental day for games. Chances are everyone could have talked about Modern Warfare 2 for an entire show, but as it turns out, there's a bajillion other games being released right now. So, we talked about those, too.

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Here's what else Adam, Abbie, Sterling and I cover on this edition of Feedback:

That controversial Modern Warfare 2 viral video that showed up last weekend (and has since disappeared) sparks some heated discussion...and harsh words for Infinity Ward.
Even Nintendo's not sure what to do with the Wii these days. We look at where the Wii's come in the past few years and some up with some easy ways Nintendo can patch things up.
Game of the week? How about games of the week? DJ Hero, Tekken 6 and Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony -- batter up!
As more casuals join the ranks of our fellow gamers and achievements encourage players to venture into harder difficulty settings, a reader probes us about difficulty settings in games.

Feedback: doing a poor job of hanging signs with scotch tape since mid-2009. Sing our ballad and subscribe:

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(And yes, we are aware that Sterling's microphone is underperforming this week. Top men are on the case. Top. Men.)

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Trailer Delivers Release Date And New Details

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:01:00 -0800

Nintendo has released new details, screenshots and a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. It has also been revealed that for the first time in the franchise’s storied history, Link and his beloved Princess Zelda (seemingly in spirit form only) will be joining forces to protect Hyrule and win the day. Aside from most likely criticizing every little decision Link makes, Zelda will provide players with tips and hints along the way, revealing paths to discover new areas, storylines and items.

Spirit Tracks will be rolling into town Dec. 7.

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Bayonetta Finishes Her Fights With Torturous Execution

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:46:00 -0800

Sega's pumping as many visually provocative images into their battle-witch action game, Bayonetta. You've seen what she's packing, you've seen who she must face, now, check out how she'll execute her foes with medieval flair.

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Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Direct-Feed Developer Walkthrough

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

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Resident Evil fans are well aware of the series' collection of plot holes, oddities and all-around complexities in the storyline. Over the years, games like Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles have tied up many loose ends for the zombie-laden franchise. The upcoming Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, looks to continue the storyline repair work while giving Wii rail-shooter fans an improved experience over the previous Umbrella Chronicles.

Listen in as Capcom's product marketing manager Matt Dahlgren previews the new South American setting, Krauser/Leon backstory, new characters Javier and Manuela and more in this 10 minute direct-feed tour of the game.

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Split/Second Offers Gamers A Whole New Way To Race

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0800

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Explosions, cruise ship collisions, and all around mayhem: Not what you'd expect from a racing game. Split/Second, the upcoming racing game from Disney Interactive Studios and Black Rock Studios, has a new trailer, and it's shiny.

Split/Second was the winner of the Game Critics Awards for Best Racing game at E3 2009. The game takes a unique spin on the racing genre, as the trailer clearly shows. Rather than being based on simple competition, Split/Second revolves around a reality television series, so the courses are lined with explosives, crashes and towering structures just waiting to make you go splat. If this trailer is any indication, look forward to an action-packed game in 2010.

Split/Second will be released for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC.

Meet The Enemies Of Mass Effect 2

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:02:00 -0800

BioWare has created a darker sequel in the upcoming Mass Effect 2. Join the developers as they examine the new types of foes you'll be facing.

Hostile alien life forms ahead.

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Around The Net 11.05.09

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:39:00 -0800

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It's getting cold outside, and all of the jackets and scarves in the world aren't going to keep you completely warm and toasty. You need something that's going to warm you from the inside, like a bout of good laughter or a warm puppy. You can definitely get that from Around the Net today. Our videos feature a disastrous truck crash, a horrible piano rendition of a hip hop classic, a dog who can mambo and a rapping Joe Pesci. These videos will most certainly make the season a lot easier to deal with.

Find the direct video links from Around the Net on Attack of the Show after the jump.

YouTube: Parking Brake Fail

YouTube: Rejected Fatalities

YouTube: Classical Hip Hop

YouTube: Wise Guys Music Video

CollegeHumor: Mambo Dog

The MMO Report: Thursday, November 5th

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:37:00 -0800

Yes, I know, you all missed Casey terribly. Well not to worry, this week he's back to bring you the news and comedy you've come to expect from the MMO Report.

This week we're discussing the one million characters that have been created in Champions Online since the game launched, the new "Future Past" trailer for Star Trek Online, and the lawsuit between Interplay and Bethesda over the rights to make a Fallout MMO. So prepare your eyeballs for awesome, press play, and enjoy.

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Splinter Cell: Conviction Trailer Profiles Sam Fisher's Combat And Backstory

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:43:00 -0800

In part 2 of Ubisoft's behind-the-scenes videos, we catch up with Third-Echelon renegade Sam Fisher, and examine how Ubi has gone to great lengths to increase the the brutality of the combat in Splinter Cell: Conviction.

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Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Provides A Peek At Everything

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:12:00 -0800

Capcom's on-rails Wii shooter Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles will attempt to cover a plethora of dark spots in the series' storyline. Here's a new trailer which takes a peek at a large assortment of new: scenes, enemies, bosses and the two new characters Javier and Manuela.

Hardcore veterans of Resident Evil lore, what can you pick out from this latest number?

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer Erupts

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:50:00 -0800

As you might have noticed in the media, the talk of the gaming town is unquestionably Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Just to add to the growing pile of MW2 publicity is a Eminem-infused, accolade-riddled launch trailer for the game.

A gaming event, no doubt. A phenomenon, it's looking bloody likely.

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World of Warcraft 5 Year Anniversary Interview Blowout Part 2

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Have you finished watching Morgan Webb's World of Warcraft interview blowout? We hope not. Let's not kid ourselves. WoW is a massive game and to do it justice, we feel the need for a second set of interviews to satisfy that massively multiplayer online hunger.

First off the bat, listen in on former Star Wars: Galaxies developer, now turned seasoned Blizzard production director, J. Allen Brack, as he chats about his storied fanboy past with Blizzard and how he has progressed into a key development member for World of Warcraft.

Then, Morgan Web visits the long-time (15 years running!) Blizzard production veteran Shane Dabiri to chronicle his rise through the Blizzard ranks and the inception/progression of the MMO behemoth WoW franchise.

Whew, that's a lot of, well... WoW.

Around The Net 11.04.09

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:34:00 -0800

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Do you know how lucky you are to have a direct pipeline to the funniest stuff circulating on the Internet? Most people have to try and find it themselves, but you've got those suckers beat, because all you have to do is plug in to Around the Net to get a look at would-be metal singers, old ladies with a knack for recreating viral videos, dogs who love massage and junkies from the magical land of Eternia. Don't take this wonderful gift for granted.

Find the direct video links from Around the Net on Attack of the Show after the jump.

YouTube: Judit and Judit Take on Virals

The Onion: Victim In Fatal Car Accident Tragically Not Glenn Beck

YouTube: Fear and Loathing in Eternia

YouTube: Dog Massage

YouTube: Demolisher Audition