A new patch is coming out very soon and alot of changes are included. Kill cams that follow bombs, grenades etc, Some new maps added to rotation of some game modes....an old school unlimited run feature and alot more.. Below is a write up on what to expect, I believe it was done by FourZeroTwo. The Playlist changes apply to both the 360 and the PS3 versions, but the PS3 will have different patch changes
Hey Everyone –
I wanted to give you the heads up on a lot of cool changes coming to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer in the month of December. Before you ask, there is no ETA on these changes, most are included in the upcoming patch, with all the playlists stuff happening independently at some point in the near future.
All of these changes are thanks to YOUR direct feedback and suggestions through Xbox.com forums, emails, IMing me personally, and any other way you managed to get your feedback to us. So what can you expect?
Multiplayer Playlist Changes:
The multiplayer playlists in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare are always evolving based on community feedback and stats we track behind the scenes. We’re focused on constantly keeping the game fresh and tweaking it based on your feedback, so expect the following Playlist changes to be hitting soon:
Team Deathmatch
Map Added to Rotation: Showdown - now available in map rotation.
Mercenary Team Deathmatch
Brand New Playlists: No Clans / Parties allowed.
Players who don’t want to be matchmade with clans (or people in parties) can team up with fellow lone wolves and play some TDM.
Free-for-All
Map Added to Rotation: Showdown - now available in map rotation.
Score Limit Change: 100 Points
Domination
Map Added to Rotation: Ambush - now available in map rotation.
Map Added to Rotation: Bloc- now available in map rotation.
Map Added to Rotation: Pipeline - now availalbe in map rotation.
Ground War
No changes.
Sabatoge
Map Added to Rotation: Showdown - now available in map rotation.
Headquarters
Map Added to Rotation: Ambush - now available in map rotation.
Map Added to Rotation: Bloc- now available in map rotation.
Map Added to Rotation: Pipeline - now availalbe in map rotation.
Search and Destroy
Map Added to Rotation: Showdown - now available in map rotation.
Team Tactical
Map Added to Rotation: Ambush - now available in map rotation.
Map Added to Rotation: Bloc- now available in map rotation.
Map Added to Rotation: Pipeline - now availalbe in map rotation.
Hardcore Team Deathmatch
Brand New Playlist: 100% Hardcore Team Deathmatch Only
No longer switched between Hardcore Search and Destroy and Hardcore Team Deathmatch
Map Added to Rotation: Showdown - now available in map rotation.
Hardcore Search and Destroy
Brand New Playlist: 100% Hardcore Search and Destroy Only
No longer switched between Hardcore Search and Destroy and Hardcore Team Deathmatch
Map Added to Rotation: Showdown - now available in map rotation.
Rule Set Change: Free-for-All Only w/ Old School Rules
Increased Health (slightly)
No Health Re-gen
Score Limit Change: 100 points
Map Added to Rotation: Showdown - now available in map rotation.
Cage Match
Rule Set Change: No Longer Old School Mode
1 v 1: Normal Rules
Map Added to Rotation: Countdown - now availalbe in map rotation
Map Added to Rotation: District - now available in map rotation
Oldcore
Playlist Removed
Team Objective
Playlist Removed
All gametypes included now available individually.
Upcoming Patch Updates (Seperate from above Playlist changes):
Addition of Host Migration
If Host of lobby leaves, all players will be deposited back to the lobby where next best host will be selected before new game restarts. Players will no longer be kicked out of game entirely.
Improved Network Performance For Larger Games
18 player games now require more bandwidth to host, resulting in smoother performance for players.
Optimized Server Selection for First Match
Server selection is now optimized to select best bandwidth servers associated by LSP.
Updated Spectator “Chase Cam”
Change Spectator Mode: Switch between First Person and Third Person.
360 Degree rotation around character you’re spectating.
Fixed “Playlist Older Than Host” Error
Player will no longer get error when entering games.
Optimized Corrupt Create-a-Class Handling
Players will no longer be kicked from game when their create-a-class data is corrupted.
Added Kill Cam To Everything
Kill Cam view Added: Air Strike Bombs (Follows bomb from plane to target)
Kill Cam view Added: Grenades (Follows frag from hand to ground, then rotates to view target)
Kill Cam view Added: RPGs (Follows RPG from launch to target)
Kill Cam view Added: M203 Rounds (Follows round from launcher to target)
Kill Cam view Added: Claymores (Views from behind claymore until explosion)
Kill Cam view Added: C4 Packs (View from pack rotating to watch target)
Kill Cam view Added: Martrdom (View from grenade rotating to watch target)
Optimized Old School Experience
Added Unlimited Sprint
Doubled Magazine Size
Added Ragdoll Cam
Additional Start Spawn Locations in All Maps
Added a minimum of 9 extra start spawns on each side of all maps.
Optimized Sniper Rifle / ACOG Scope Accuracy
Sniper Rifles and ACOG scope accuracy improved due to fix.
Fixed Weapon Sprint Bug
Bug which gave players more sprint when using particular weapons.
Thanks again for your constant feedback and support of the game, keep in mind that playlists are constantly evolving, so everything is subject to change based on feedback and results. If we feel something isn’t fun or based on your feedback we’ll continue to change it up and I’ll continue to keep you in the loop.
NAMCO BANDAI Games today revealed information and assets for the six new plane variants for Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation™ that will be available for download from the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace on Wednesday, December 19.
Several of these planes feature memorable designs from previous games in the Ace Combat franchise, letting players continue the aerial adventures of their favorite characters from the series in the game’s single player and online multiplayer modes.
Mirage 2000-5 – Scarface Emblem: Bearing the emblem of the heroes of Ace Combat 2, this aircraft’s armor has been reinforced at the expense of stability.
F-22A Raptor – Mobius: Emblazoned with the mark of the legendary Mobius Squadron from Ace Combat 4, this plane is all about offense; its unparalleled destructive abilities come at the expense of a limited damage threshold.
F-15E Strike Eagle – Cipher: Designed as memorial to the hero of Ace Combat Zero, this variation of the F-15E Strike Eagle is home at the front of any battle with its enhanced weapons systems.
F-15E Strike Eagle – Pixy: Featuring a unique design on its right wing, this plane is dedicated to Pixy, Cipher’s wingman from Ace Combat Zero, who nearly lost his wing in combat. Incredibly light, this plane has unparalleled stability.
A-10A Thunderbolt – Xmas: The most festive aircraft ever to see combat duty, this plane is seemingly unaffected by gravity as it glides through the skies, unleashing hell on enemies while delivering messages of good cheer to allies.
F-117A Night Hawk – The Idolmaster Yukiho: Combining cutting-edge flight technology with the style of the breakthrough Idolmaster series and a festive winter design, this plane boasts impressive maneuverability.
In addition to the six planes that will be available for download on Wednesday December 19, a new Team Battle map will be released for download in the coming weeks, allowing online squadrons to battle in an all-new locale.
Rock Band publisher MTV Games and developer Harmonix are accusing Guitar Hero III house Activision of blocking a patch that would make the PS3’s GHIII controller work with Rock Band.
“Two weeks ago, Harmonix created a software patch for the Sony PlayStation 3 version of Rock Band that allowed for guitar compatibility and support for third party peripherals, including enabling use of Activision's Guitar Hero III controller with Rock Band,” said an MTV rep in a statement sent to Next-Gen. “The compatibility patch was submitted, approved and had been scheduled for release by Sony on Tuesday, December 4.
Unfortunately, Activision objected to the release of the compatibility patch. The patch remains with Sony, but we have been told that it will unfortunately not be released due to Activision's continued objection.”
Activision reps had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.
Harmonix plans on releasing individual Rock Band instrument peripherals sometime next year, but for the time being, the only way to get another PS3 Rock Band guitar controller is to buy the full $169 Rock Band bundle.
Currently, Xbox 360’s Guitar Hero III controller works with Rock Band.
"As we have said in the past, Harmonix and MTV Games believe in an open standard philosophy of hardware and game compatibility,” MTV Games’ statement added. “We think that there should be interoperability between music instrument controllers across all music games. This is clearly in the best interest of consumers, game developers and console manufacturers and will only help to grow the music game genre as well as inspire innovation and creativity.”
To deal with frustration among holiday shoppers hunting for its Wii game console, Nintendo Co. and retailer GameStop Corp. are launching a rain check program.
"We expect this to be a great way for consumers who desperately want a Wii to have something to put under the tree," Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said Friday.
The rain checks will be available at the regular Wii system price, $249.99, on Dec. 20 and 21, and will entitle buyers to get the Nintendo console before Jan. 29. Fils-Aime said "many tens of thousands of rain checks" would be available.
GameStop regularly takes deposits on hot software titles before they launch, which means it has the infrastructure to deal with rain check program, Fils-Aime said. The company is working with other retailers, like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Best Buy Co., to push out inventory from the supply chain to shelves as quickly as possible before Christmas, he added.
Lock and load soldier! Its time to take the battle to your living room as the single player demo of Frontlines™: Fuel of War™ goes live on Xbox Live® Market Place.
Players will be thrust into the near future as they battle in an epic struggle over earth’s last oil reserves in this innovative new first person shooter from THQ and KAOS Studios.
Set in the near future, Frontlines™: Fuel of War™ asks the plausible question ‘what would happen if our oil reserves were about to run out?’. As man kind is starved of one of its most important resources two super powers face off over the last reserves in intense futuristic warfare. Starting on the oil fields of central Asia this game takes players across the globe and right into the heart of Moscow itself.
Created in collaboration with a team of military advisors this game features over sixty different weapons and vehicles all based on real world technology being developed by the modern military. Players will be able to take the war to their enemy using everything from guided smart bombs and remote control combat drones to the good old fashioned assault rifle. The unique Frontline mechanic employed in this game ensures that the gameplay is intense and fast-paced at all times as well as giving players the freedom to explore the maps fully.
The Xbox Live® Marketplace demo features the second mission of the single player game where players can experience the open world gameplay and hi-tech weaponry as well as the destructibility of structures throughout the maps. With complete freedom to complete objectives in any order and from any direction players will be able to replay this demo again and again as they discover completely new ways to reach their goal.
The finished game will feature a gripping and immersive single player storyline spanning eight vast missions and an exciting multiplayer mode for up to 32 players featuring a unique role and load-out system allowing players to customize their character to suit any situation.
So what are you waiting for? Download the free Frontlines™: Fuel of War™ demo now from Xbox Live® Marketplace and get right into the action! The full version of Frontlines™: Fuel of War ™ will be available for Xbox 360, Sony PS3 and PC in February 2008.
Allieu Shaw, a 19 y/o Frostburg State University student in Gaithersburg MD, Was arrested after making threats to shoot up the school and detailing how he was going to do it during a Multiplayer match of COD4.
The threats were made orally on Xbox Live while playing a multiplayer game of Call of Duty 4. A player in the same game from Oregon made a call to authorities in Maryland to report the threats.
The Police quickly tracked the account to Shaw at the college and placed him under arrest.
Shaw claims it was only a joke and he had no plans on moving forward with his threats. A search of his dorm room turned up no weapons.
The incident caused a Lock Down or (Lock In) of numerous schools in the Frostburg area till shaws location could be pinpointed.
With the latest shootings its best to take all threats seriously and if error to error on the side of safety.FSU spokeswoman Liz Medcalf said there were 40 police officers patrolling the campus at one point Tuesday.
The university has placed Shaw on interim suspension pending an administrative hearing to be conducted by FSU. In addition Shaw faces a maximum penalty of one year jail time and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
For those online players that like to joke around you better choose your jokes wisely and to those that really do plan on doing something stupid, please by all means blab about it on XBL we would love to hear about it.
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Unfortunately, Activision objected to the release of the compatibility patch. The patch remains with Sony, but we have been told that it will unfortunately not be released due to Activision's continued objection.”
A player in the same game from Oregon made a call to authorities in Maryland to report the threats.
