*Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3* follows on from two of the biggest video
games in history. EAs' Battlefield series is now making serious claims to the
FPS warfare crown. This game has a lot to live up to. We've now seen single
and multiplayer gameplay, and a raft of teaser trailers, so have a pretty
good idea of what to expect. Whereas Battlefield 3 is promising frighteningly
realistic urban warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is taking a very
different approach. *World at war* Russia is invading the US as well as
England, Germany and France. It's also fighting a dirty war, with terrorist
attacks on major cities, setting the scene for some dramatic missions. Call
of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 see you battle across the globe, from New York to
Europe and Africa, stepping into the shoes of different people along the way.
It's very much Call of Duty, but is yet another stride away from reality. The
single player campaign so far looks impressive, while being heavily scripted
and very linear. However, the concentration on big set pieces really sets
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 apart from Battlefield. This is the bombastic
Hollywood action-movie game, which is not necessarily a bad thing, even if
the plot seems far fetched. *More social multiplayer gaming* It's Call of
Duty: Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer that will attract most gamers' interest,
and it's fair to say it's looking better than ever. There are plenty of new
toys to get to grips with, and the usual CoD XP for players to earn, but it's
the integration of the social *CoD Elite* service, connecting multiplayer
achievements with things like *Facebook* that is really new. There are also
new 'strike packages', which offer in game perks for achievements, each
suited different types of player. Graphically the multiplayer is looking
better too, we just have to wait to see if the balance of weapons and so on
makes it as enjoyable as the last outing. *Conclusion* *Who would bet against
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 being the biggest game of the year? Despite
that, it looks like being more of the same tried and tested formula.*Download
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