It would be easy to dismiss Modern Warfare 3 as just another iterative update to the massively successful shooter series. After attending a preview event this summer, I left with concerns that the Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer Games collaboration shelved the multiplayer innovation Treyarch introduced with... More

You probably know about Kill Confirmed and Team Defender already, but have you watched them in action? This official "behind the scenes" video has tons of gameplay and developer explanation of two new multiplayer modes in Modern Warfare 3. One cool thing that comes toward the end of the video... More

Peruse the layout of the 16 new hunting grounds where millions of players will set up camp come November 8. We're not sure whether this leak came from a pirated copy of the game or a sneaky journalist who captured the shots during a review event, but either way now hardcore COD players can plot their... More

The soon-to-release Call of Duty sequel has a brand new approach to weapon upgrades, and the development team wants to tell you about it in this new video. For many players, the holiday season of gaming is virtually defined by the release of a new Call of Duty game. Whether you count yourself in that... More

Modern Warfare 3 is less than a month away, and Activision has released the official launch trailer, which boldly proclaims itself as the most anticipated game in history. The video shows off a little bit of the story, and offers a few flashes of familiar characters. There are also lots and lots of vehicles... More

Activision has released a video covering the changes to Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer mode. Kill streaks are now referred to as point streaks, and the video explains why. Players now receive streak credit for things beyond just kills, in an attempt to cater to different styles of players. The video... More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is almost upon us, so Activision is pulling back the curtain on what sorts of things will happen in the main campaign. Hint: it looks insane. Watch below to see guys getting kicked, zero gravity, explosions, gunfire, and more. More

Activision and Infinity Ward are hosting their first Call of Duty fan event this weekend, giving players an early look at Modern Warfare 3 among other things. If you weren't able to attend, it doesn't look as though you'll be missing out on everything. A trailer has surfaced online breaking... More

You can take a lot of bullets in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 when you’re wearing the Juggernaut suit. I found firsthand out just how many shots you can absorb before finally dropping. Many times over, as it turns out. Activision brought a new co-op mission to Gamescom this year, and I strapped... More

Nineteen waves of enemies later, Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling and I finally went down for good – but not until we ranked up a half dozen times and shot a whole bunch of dudes (and dogs...man, I hate the dogs) dead. Modern Warfare 3’s Survival mode is a solid addition to the two-player... More

A few months back, we brought you details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's wave-based challenge, called survival mode. At the time, we highlighted our thoughts on how it plays, as well as our thoughts on some of the unlockable upgrades. If you'd like to see it in motion for yourself, Activision... More

In 2011, a shooter with a horde mode is about as common as cars in a racing game. Modern Warfare 3 isn't the first to introduce a wave-based mode thanks to Treyarch's zombie modes, but it marks the first time they've appeared in the Modern Warfare universe. Each and every multiplayer map... More

Activision's blockbuster shooter headlined Microsoft's E3 2011 press conference, kicking off this year's show with an explosive first-person battle in the New York City harbor. Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling cut a fine figure on Microsoft's stage as he guided Navy SEAL... More

You can't deny its popularity, but Call of Duty multiplayer is not for everyone. Many people buy the games for the short and sweet single-player campaigns, and would rather challenge their skills in Spec Ops challenges than suffer through the verbal lashings and ultra-quick trigger fingers that define... More

Following a series of surprisingly thorough leaks, Activision has finally unveiled Modern Warfare 3, the follow-up to one of 2009’s best-selling games and the first release from Infinity Ward since its founding members left along with a huge chunk of the team. There’s very little doubt as... More

After weeks of leaks and teases, Activision has finally made Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 official in the best way possible: a trailer full of footage from the game. Click through to get your first look at the next title in the game industry's most popular franchise. This minute-and-a-half-long... More