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First Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Trailer Premieres Tonight

Our first look at virtual World War III isn't far off.

Leaks or not, the Modern Warfare 3 marketing campaign pushes on.

The "trailers" so far have shown basically nothing, simply teasing locations under attack in the game's World War III-esque scenario, but that changes tonight. Infinity Ward announced the first "gameplay trailer" will premiere as part of the NBA Western Conference Finals on TNT at around 6 p.m. PST.

Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling revealed the news on his Twitter.

Here's a wild guess: Modern Warfare 3 will look like a new Call of Duty game!

But that's just me being a jerk. Tell me, is that what you're hoping for?

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well, since Im flying today, I have something to look forward too when I land.

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Oh fuck, I really really hope they introduce a mechanic where you can put bullets in guns and shoot them!  Someone hire me as some sort of neo gaming stratagod!

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Give this series a year off.

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Scene:


Random ass poser gamer/teenager/college bro sees commercial: "Ah shit dawg, I had no idea they were making another Cawadooty gaem!" I gotta reserve that at 'Gaemstop' so I can get my *insert crappy promotional tie in* item!"

Smart/intellectual gamer sees commercial: Fuck you Activi$ion, I'll take Battlefield 3 thanks.
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Hm I'll probably pass, BF3.. I'm curious, though.

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Man, I want to be excited... but I'm just not, and I really like the COD franchise.

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"Creative Strategist" Robert Bowling? So... they just promoted internally after everybody left last year? Not that I want to hate on Robert Bowling or anything, but I thought he was their community manager. Or is "creative strategist" just Activision nuspeak for community manager?

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I'm not really expecting much.

But I hope for their sake it's not just a slightly polished MW2 with a different story and Black Ops' CoD Points system.

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hey guys, i bet it involves shooting russians and running down a corridor. sorry if i spoiled anything for you. 

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MW3:

1. Introduce protagonist; white, Midwestern, Army Sgt.
2. Establish Asian/Middle Eastern "terrorists" as antagonists.
3. Baysplosions all over Europe, taking out all the touristy targets. With only one target in America being destroyed, thus inciting the wraith of the U.S.
4. Shoot an M4 that doesn't sound anything like an M4 39028429 times, also throw 3993 grenades.
5. Snow mission, night mission in some sort of vehicle, jungle mission. In no particular order.
6. More Baysplosions.
7. Protagonist dies in some super heroic, freedom saving way. Is replaced by lesser ranking solider of different race.
8. Final confrontation mission against Asian/Middle Eastern leader, where he is killed in slow motion.
9. America saves the world. Fuck yeah.

If you aren't into CoD MP I just saved you $60.
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Call of Duty during NBA conference game? Can't blame them for knowing their demographic perfectly.

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Unless there are some significant changes, I already know I'll be taking a pass on this. 

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Is Infinity Ward developing this? Can't see too many changes being made with their situation.

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I'm surprised that I'm actually getting excited for MW3.
I liked MW2 even with the lame twist ending, and overkill of the main characters, but it was still light-years ahead of the Fight Club rip-off that was Black Ops.
Multiplayer was better too aside from the bullshit nukes, overpowered choppers, and ninja knifers.

Maybe just for the fact Treyarch has nothing to do with it will make MW3 a good game.

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@Frank_Mann said:
MW3:
1. Introduce protagonist; white, Midwestern, Army Sgt.
2. Establish Asian/Middle Eastern "terrorists" as antagonists.
3. Baysplosions all over Europe, taking out all the touristy targets. With only one target in America being destroyed, thus inciting the wraith of the U.S.
4. Shoot an M4 that doesn't sound anything like an M4 39028429 times, also throw 3993 grenades.
5. Snow mission, night mission in some sort of vehicle, jungle mission. In no particular order.
6. More Baysplosions.
7. Protagonist dies in some super heroic, freedom saving way. Is replaced by lesser ranking solider of different race.
8. Final confrontation mission against Asian/Middle Eastern leader, where he is killed in slow motion.
9. America saves the world. Fuck yeah.

If you aren't into CoD MP I just saved you $60.
you forgot the caricature of sniping scene and the stealth sequence.
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@Ralozin said:
Is Infinity Ward developing this? Can't see too many changes being made with their situation.
The ass-end of Infinity Ward is still there backed by two other studios.
Sledgehammer games is "helping" with single player, and Raven Software is "helping" with multiplayer.
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Oh boy, can't wait for even more SHOOTIN' DOODS 3. What a joke this series has become.

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@Mike76x said:
I'm surprised that I'm actually getting excited for MW3.I liked MW2 even with the lame twist ending, and overkill of the main characters, but it was still light-years ahead of the Fight Club rip-off that was Black Ops.Multiplayer was better too aside from the bullshit nukes, overpowered choppers, and ninja knifers.Maybe just for the fact Treyarch has nothing to do with it will make MW3 a good game.
Yeah, that twist in Black Ops was not well done at all imo. I think I figured it out about half way through, they give so many hints towards it and then when it happens you're like "Well no shit genius!"
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I don't expect this game to be much different than the last MW game. That said, I'll still probably buy it because I'm weak. The multi-player is old, but I love their batshit single player campaigns. 

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Excited to see it.

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Won't be watching the game on TNT, but looking forward to the trailer when its posted on GB.

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YES I want this. I may not agree with Activision or Kotick blah blah blah but man I like shooting things

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They need to end it right in the middle of WWIII with aliens attacking earth, thus paving the way for Future Warfare.

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@Ahmad_Metallic said:
OMG OMG A NEW CALL OF DUTY I DUNNO WHAT TO EXPECT!!!
Boring Snorefare 3.
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obviously hoping to see where story goes and hopefully any graphical improvements will be awesome. 


i also want to see if they show off any new type of gameplay. like maybe new mechanics. its all about the mp though right?
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No wager matches / customizable emblems = not interested. I like having a place where me and my friends can fuck around in a match with silly rules. That, and I like having the Audio-Technica logo as my emblem.

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everybody grow up and be more tolerant please

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so is it actual gameplay or just in game cut scenes with explosions they like to call gameplay?

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Another leak

  

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@BonzoPongo: Okay, you know what. I was extremely pessimistic before but.. Shit looks alright to me.
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I don't know if anyone has posted this info, but the game is actually on ESPN. TNT is for the Eastern Conference Finals.

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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qI8KwbTuno&feature=player_embedded

If this is the real deal (which kotaku says it is) it looks really fucking dull. The video quality is shit but it still looks like the old engine. Boo.

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I could care less, as I gave up on the Call of Duty series after the atrocity that was Modern Warfare 2. Black Ops was better, but not by much. I sincerely doubt Modern Warfare 3 will be any better, as the series went from being a great FPS series to Activision's biggest cash cow. Hopefully the series will be put to rest after Modern Warfare 3, but knowing how Activision is, I don't think it ever will.
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@LiquidS said:
I have been waiting all my life for this...
I'm sorry captain but no you haven't.
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Micheal Bay Explosions!!!!!!

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@Frank_Mann said:

MW3: 1. Introduce protagonist; white, Midwestern, Army Sgt.
2. Establish Asian/Middle Eastern "terrorists" as antagonists.
3. Baysplosions all over Europe, taking out all the touristy targets. With only one target in America being destroyed, thus inciting the wraith of the U.S.
4. Shoot an M4 that doesn't sound anything like an M4 39028429 times, also throw 3993 grenades.
5. Snow mission, night mission in some sort of vehicle, jungle mission. In no particular order.
6. More Baysplosions.
7. Protagonist dies in some super heroic, freedom saving way. Is replaced by lesser ranking solider of different race.
8. Final confrontation mission against Asian/Middle Eastern leader, where he is killed in slow motion.
9. America saves the world. Fuck yeah.

If you aren't into CoD MP I just saved you $60.

Amen. Hahaha! 
I'm playing a lot of Black Ops with my clan despite of the fact that I hate it. The series badly needs a new game engine, but Activision won't give them enough time for that. Black Ops is SO poorly optimized that it demands an i7 and a monster video card to play the game lag free. That is just wrong... Not even Bad Company 2 needs that. I bet it's because they keep pushing the boundaries of an outdated engine. I'll get MW3 if my clan gets it, and if there are still dedicated servers. 

BF3 is what I'm waiting for.
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"fan squee"

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I hope you can shoot guys with bullets from guns in this one.

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I'm excited.

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@wasteguru said:
I'm excited.
Same here. Looks a little too much like Modern Warfare 2, but whatevs. Looks really intense.
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Omg, it like ww3...no wait it's mw3!!!!

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So wait....is this that game where you shoot guys in the face?

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BWAAAAAAAA! BWAAAAAAAAA! War within a war?

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Video already leaked on G4TV via YouTube -  http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/712890/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-gameplay-trailer/
Man, this is a leaky game.

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Watching the game...did I miss it already?

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zomg, I hope this game is like MW2, but like, better, you know?

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Well, the finals are on ESPN, so having the commercial on TNT is kinda stupid. I just watched it online and it looks cool, but not blown away by it.

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Call me crazy, but yes, Patrick.  A Call of Duty game is exactly what I'm looking for from a Call of Duty game.

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So I've heard it's pretty hip to hate on what's popular, I wanna get in on this.<Sarcasm> MW3 Blows man! I was totally expecting a turn based RPG in my COD! I'm so boycotting this shit until I get what I want! Wahhh wahh wahh</Sarcasm> On a less pessimistic note I'm really looking forward to Modern Warfare 3.

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You knew it was coming now here it is!