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High Moon Studio’s, developer of Transformers: War for Cybertron, may be developing this year’s Call of Duty title for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, according to recent job listings by the developer.

Last month, Activision confirmed that Sledgehammer Games is working on the upcoming Call of Duty title for this year, and that it will be a “next-gen first production,” while the current gen versions will be “a version of that,” meaning it’s possible that the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game may be developed by another studio.

Earlier today, High Moon Studios put up job listings looking to hire for their “high-profile, first-person-shooter” development on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

“High Moon Studios, part of Activision Blizzard, is developing a high-profile, First Person Shooter for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Based in Carlsbad, we offer a creative and challenging environment that fosters collaboration, mentorship and camaraderie. We’re dedicated to making successful high quality games, and we are looking for outstanding candidates to join our talented team,” the listing reads.

Furthermore, another listing asks for experience with the Radiant Engine, a level editor used to develop single-player and multiplayer maps for Call of Duty titles. At the time of this writing, there is no official confirmation regarding this. Stay tuned for more info.

Source: VideoGamer

March 12, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Future Title, Leak/Rumor, Sledgehammer Games No comments

Drop Zone, a fan-favorite multiplayer mode from Modern Warfare 3, may be coming to Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer.

According to a user on Reddit by the name of “gotopiz,” Drop Zone may be seeing a return to the Call of Duty series. The user mentioned that “the most recent patch added the script for dropzone, similar to the way Gungame was added.” Few of the images of the mode can be seen below.

Drop Zone was first introduced as a community game mode in the Community Playlist in Modern Warfare 3, alongside Infected and All or Nothing. In this mode, two teams must fight to gain control over a designated zone, similar to “Hardpoint,” however, when the Drop Zone is occupied, a care package will drop every 15 seconds.

Let us know in the comments below what you think about Drop Zone returning in Call of Duty: Ghosts.  Read more »

March 10, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Ghosts, Leak/Rumor, MW3 No comments

Infinity Ward has announced that Call of Duty: Ghosts Season Pass owners on Xbox Live will get access to the brand-new “Ripper” DLC weapon today, before it comes out next month in the Devastation map pack.

Devastation has been officially announced and has been set for launch on Xbox Live on April 3rd. With the multiplayer expansion pack, players will get four multiplayer maps, Episode 2: Mayday of the Extinction saga, and the SMG/ Assault Rifle hybrid “Ripper” weapon.

As a special bonus for DLC Season Pass owners on Xbox platforms, the “Ripper” is available now for immediate use in-game. Players on other platforms with the Season Pass will also get early access to the weapon, with dates to be announced soon, according to Infinity Ward.

For more details, check out the official announcement post.

March 6, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Devastation, DLC, Ghosts No comments

Infinity Ward has officially announced the second multiplayer expansion for Call of Duty: Ghosts, “Devastation,” and that it will be launching first on Xbox Live on Thursday, April 3rd. Furthermore, along with the announcement, the developer have also posted an official map pack preview video, showing off all of the latest content coming in the second map pack.

Devastation brings four small to medium-sized Multiplayer maps: Ruins, Behemoth, Collision, and Unearthed — which is a re-imagined version of Dome, the fan-favorite map from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3.

Devastation also includes the “Ripper,” a brand new tactical 2-in-1 weapon with the unique ability to switch from SMG to AR and back on the fly, in the middle of combat. And as a special bonus for Call of Duty®: Ghosts DLC Season Pass holders on Xbox 360/Xbox One, the “Ripper” is available NOW for immediate use in-game! Other platform Season Pass Holders will also get early access to the “Ripper” with dates to be announced soon.

The Extinction saga picks up with Episode 2: Mayday. Following the events of Nightfall, players board an abandoned research vessel, in search of answers. Players will face two new alien foes – Seeders, and the 100ft tall “Kraken. New weapon mods and paths to explore come packed in this exciting chapter.

Look at the map pack preview video following the break.  Read more »

March 6, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Devastation, DLC, Ghosts No comments

Developer Infinity Ward appears to be teasing brand-new weapon and multiplayer map DLC exclusive for holders of the Call of Duty: Ghosts Season Pass.

Earlier today, Infinity Ward tweeted out a clip on Instagram with a comment which reads “Season Pass Holders: this is for you.” Look at the teaser right here. According to the video clip, Xbox Season Pass holders can expect “big news tomorrow.”

Essentially, the video features gameplay of some type of SMG-Assault Rifle hybrid weapon on a never-before-seen multiplayer map. According to a recent leak last week, this may be a weapon called “The Ripper,” which, as the leaked document suggests, is only available to players who purchase or already own a Season Pass.

If you haven’t already, check out the teaser video on the official Call of Duty Instagram page.

UPDATE: A member on Reddit has posted in-game screenshots of the “Ripper” SMG-Assault Rifle hybrid online via imgur. Check out all of the images after the break. Read more »

March 5, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour DLC, Extras, Ghosts No comments

Treyarch has launched an all-new customization trailer featuring the latest personalization packs available now for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on Xbox Live.

Players on Xbox Live can head over to the Xbox Marketplace or the in-game Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 store to pick up four brand-new Personalization Packs, priced at $1.99 each. Personalization packs include “Weaponized 115,” Octane, Beast, and “Dead Man’s Hand.” Each pack comes with a camo, a set of reticles, and an animated calling card.

• Weaponized 115: The Weaponized 115 Personalization Pack brings the power of Zombies to any Multiplayer match. Pack your weapons with an all-new Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Origins-inspired camo, set of reticles, and undead animated calling card.
• Octane: Accelerate your multiplayer action with the Octane Personalization Pack. Fuel every firefight with a speedway-inspired camouflage pattern, race-ready reticles, and an all-new animated calling card.
• Dead Man’s Hand: Dominate any multiplayer shootout with the Dead Man’s Hand Personalization Pack. Look like a true gunslinger with a weapon camo covered in card suits, death-dealing reticles, and an all-new animated calling card.
• Beast: Inspired by nature’s most lethal predators, the Beast Personalization Pack drapes every weapon in a coat of fierce camouflage, three uniquely-shaped reticles, and an all-new animated calling card.

For more information, visit the in-game store. Check out the customization trailer following the break.  Read more »

March 5, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Black Ops 2, Micro-items No comments

Earlier today, Infinity Ward released four brand-new customization items for Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Xbox Marketplace, along with a brand-new trailer showing off the latest micro-items in action.

Players can choose from four new character skins in Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer, including Vladimir Makarov, one of the most ruthless villains in Call of Duty® history. The Makarov “Legend Pack” includes the multiplayer character and a unique Personalization Pack featuring a themed weapon camo, reticle, patch, playercard and background.

In addition to Makarov, players can also get their hands on other villainous characters available to use in Call of Duty®: Ghosts multiplayer, including Rorke, and Zakhaev (from Modern Warfare® 3). There is also the unique Hazmat suit skin.

Watch the latest customization trailer after the break.  Read more »

March 4, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Ghosts, Micro-items No comments

Earlier today, Infinity Ward released a 2.1GB patch on the Xbox One version of Call of Duty: Ghosts. Patch notes for the update have not been posted online as of yet.

While the full patch details are not available yet, we know that it adds four character skin packs to the in-game store: Makarov, Rorke, Zakhaev, and Hazmat. Also, players are saying that the Operations have been updated, so that all of them are active. Furthermore, the update also brings Free Fall for free to all players, on all platforms, as well as integrates it into various playlists, as Infinity Ward has confirmed. According to the developer, the Xbox One version of the game now also supports LAN play.

Lastly, the patch has introduced an accidental change to the Maniac Juggernaut killstreak. Rather than carrying a Combat Knife, the Maniac is given a SC-2010 assault rifle. Infinity Ward is currently working on a fix.

Also in related news, four new Personalization Packs are now available in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 in-game store: Dead Man’s Hand, Beast, Octane, and Weaponized 115.

UPDATE: Patch notes for the update have been posted. Also, the patch is live on all platforms. Wii U has also received an update, see details below after the break.  Read more »

March 4, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Black Ops 2, Fixes/Updates, Ghosts, Micro-items No comments

Major Nelson has announced this week’s Xbox Live sale, and it includes discounts on both the Xbox platform versions of Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Discounts for the weekly Xbox Live sale will be valid through March 2014. Players will be able to download Call of Duty: Ghosts in the Xbox Marketplace for 33% off its original price on Xbox One. Furthermore, the Xbox One Digital Hardened version will be purchasable for 10% off its regular price.

Players on Xbox 360 are also eligible for the deal as the Games on Demand version of Call of Duty: Ghosts is 33% off, along with multiple other titles, such as Assassin’s Creed IV, and various Arcade titles. For more info, check out Major Nelson’s post.

Source: MP1st

March 4, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Ghosts, Sale, Xbox 360, Xbox One No comments

Free Fall, the dynamic multiplayer map for Call of Duty: Ghosts which was previously only available as a pre-order bonus, has been added to various playlists and is available to everyone on all platforms, Infinity Ward has announced.

“Free Fall drops you into a shattered skyscraper on the brink of collapse. Sideways staircases climb into the night sky, elevator shafts run along the ground, and what were once windows now from terrifying glass floor, hundreds of feet above the city streets.”

“Free Fall’s close quarters combat and frenetic action are thrown into overdrive as the ruined skyscraper continues to fall throughout the match, an example of Call of Duty: Ghosts’ new dynamic multiplayer events. With every drop, the accompanying shockwaves cause further destruction, disrupting sightlines and constantly evolving paths and chokepoints as the map changes in real-time.”

Watch the Free Fall multiplayer map preview after the break.  Read more »

March 4, 2014 Nin3ZeroFour Fixes/Updates, Ghosts, Infinity Ward No comments