Modern Warfare 2 Info: Imageshack Links

Well, we had a good run. Now go buy the magazine!

Here's a brief overview of the text.
 
Soap is in the game as a "grizzled vet" NPC.

Single player enemies will have "customized" weapons similar to the multiplayer component of COD4.

The ice mission shown to GI demonstrated the game's open-ended approach to combat, showing how stealth can be implemented if the player chooses.

While the gameplay is open-ended, the story is "on-rails".

Infinity Ward realizes that the "invisible line" where enemies will stop coming in COD4 wasn't great, so they're trying hard to eliminate that. Also, they are lengthening the single player past the 6-10 hour mark of COD4.

"Special Forces Mode" is a major part of MW2, a series of missions in the spirit of the Mile High Club from COD4. It will also have co-op in this mode. Gears-style bleed-out-and-partner-revive will be used.

Co-op apparently won't exist in Story Mode.

Riot shields will be implemented in the game.

Zakhaev's former associate, Makarov, is the "new face of global terrorism."

Snowmobiles are used as a form of escape in the demonstration. Unclear whether or not the player will drive, shoot, or both.

Players will alternate using the two triggers to climb ice-walls.

Movable turrets will be used in SF mode and Single Player, no official word on online use.

IW wants to implement an accomplishment system to online, as they want to make their players famous.

Online mode will use a "Live-Patching" system, where IW can manipulate spawn logic or certain parts of a multiplayer map without doing a full-blown patch.

Another demoed area shows an enormous desert setting where Task Force 141 drops into a wasteland and must navigate a "lengthy trek" to a fully-rendered valley with scattered caves, reminiscent of Iron Man.

IW is focusing on details for the COD4 sequel, citing iced-up tire treads in the Russian level.

The game will run in 60fps (duh).

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Nice, wish I could read the text.

Yeah, it's a little shame about the resolution, but thanks a lot man. I haven't been able to find these anywhere else on the internet.

In the mean time i can still have a nose at all the images. Seems interesting from what i can see so far. At least with the british side, you're playing alongside soap from COD4.

Thats awsome, thanks!

BTW, anyone know how I can get full-res jpgs onto Imageshack or something similar? I'm struggling.

"BTW, anyone know how I can get full-res jpgs onto Imageshack or something similar? I'm struggling."

Oh nice. Thanks for the write-up. Game sounds hot, as expected really. Good luck with the images.

Happy to hear about the live patching, which they promised for COD4.'

I assume open ended gameplay just means there's no more enemy respawning but instead proper AI, so you can approach any mission as you see fit, be it stealthy or all guns blazing. Not open ended as in, choose your own missions, play with factions relations, etc, yeah? The former is what I hoped for (and people were all like LOLZ it's COD dood, it won't have that, keep dreaming) but the latter would be a little silly...

Riot shields are awesome, loved them since I first saw them used in MGS 2 :P

Oh, wow. Thanks, you are awesome :D

Sweet then, exactly what I wanted. It should make it much more replayable than COD4. I do hope stealth can be emphasised more than people expect from a COD game though, if you so choose. But hey. whatever, even a little bit of it is much more than in other COD games.

Too bad about the no co-op Story Mode, but I guess I'll live. Customizable weapons for the Story Mode sounds cool though.

The Special Forces Co-Op sounds pretty awesome, and if they can pull off  "open ended" gameplay (which is something Far Cry 2 tried to do but failed miserably at) it will be badass.

You misunderstood what they meant by open ended gameplay, Giant has already explained. They just meant it's not 100% scripted as in COD4. telling you when to rush when to snipe etc, you can now approach situations as you see fit, it has nothing to do with roaming a huge world.

Bump, first 5 pages resized.

I think I might love you.

I need to finish the first one still

Nice, thanks for this.

nobody gives a shit about the campaign, if this big article will be worth anything, its any details about the MP that is has. i mean, sure the SP will kick ass, and thats really all we need to know right? Everyone and their mom knows the real reason this game sold so well is because of the multiplayer. 

"nobody gives a shit about the campaign"

"TwoOneFive said:

"nobody gives a shit about the campaign"

I do."

"nobody gives a shit about the campaign, if this big article will be worth anything, its any details about the MP that is has. i mean, sure the SP will kick ass, and thats really all we need to know right? Everyone and their mom knows the real reason this game sold so well is because of the multiplayer. "

Eh, COD is known for both SP and MP, COD4 was hailed as one of the greatest and most cinematic single player FPS experiences (if short), what are you on about who cares of it >_>

"Meteora said:

"Hexogen said:

"TwoOneFive said:

"nobody gives a shit about the campaign"

I do."

Seconded.I mean shit no first person shooter has ever made me been so immersed even if the story wasn't a masterpiece."

Thirded. Played it through several times and loved the crap out of it."

Sounds so raw, can't wait

Giantsquirrel you are amazing

This was just put up on Joystiq.

"You misunderstood what they meant by open ended gameplay, Giant has already explained. They just meant it's not 100% scripted as in COD4. telling you when to rush when to snipe etc, you can now approach situations as you see fit, it has nothing to do with roaming a huge world."

...they are lengthening the single player past the 6-10 hour mark of COD4.

Now I'm really interested in the new "Special Forces Mode" which seems is going to allow co-op play. Wow, can't wait!

Infinity Ward realizes that the "invisible line" where enemies will stop coming in COD4 wasn't great, so they're trying hard to eliminate that.

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Can't wait for the next 5 images!!

"Can't wait for the next 5 images!!"

"Here's a brief overview of the text, until I can get a higher-res gallery out.
  Soap is in the game as a "grizzled vet" NPC.Single player enemies will have "customized" weapons similar to the multiplayer component of COD4.The ice mission shown to GI demonstrated the game's open-ended approach to combat, showing how stealth can be implemented if the player chooses. While the gameplay is open-ended, the story is "on-rails".Infinity Ward realizes that the "invisible line" where enemies will stop coming in COD4 wasn't great, so they're trying hard to eliminate that. Also, they are lengthening the single player past the 6-10 hour mark of COD4."Special Forces Mode" is a major part of MW2, a series of missions in the spirit of the Mile High Club from COD4. It will also have co-op in this mode. Gears-style bleed-out-and-partner-revive will be used.Co-op apparently won't exist in Story Mode.Riot shields will be implemented in the game.Zakhaev's former associate, Makarov, is the "new face of global terrorism."Snowmobiles are used as a form of escape in the demonstration. Unclear whether or not the player will drive, shoot, or both.Players will alternate using the two triggers to climb ice-walls.Movable turrets will be used in SF mode and Single Player, no official word on online use.IW wants to implement an accomplishment system to online, as they want to make their players famous.Online mode will use a "Live-Patching" system, where IW can manipulate spawn logic or certain parts of a multiplayer map without doing a full-blown patch.Another demoed area shows an enormous desert setting where Task Force 141 drops into a wasteland and must navigate a "lengthy trek" to a fully-rendered valley with scattered caves, reminiscent of Iron Man.IW is focusing on details for the COD4 sequel, citing iced-up tire treads in the Russian level.The game will run in 60fps (duh)."

What Magazine was this from?

"What Magazine was this from? "

Is this copy of Game informer available in the UK anywhere?

if so what issue is it and where is it available ?
thanks :)

Nah GI is US only. Somewhere will probably import it to you, but it'll probably cost a fair bit. Why would you want to buy it though? GiantSquirrel has provided the scans so you don't really have to.

awesome!! thanks!

im a bit dissapointed with the no co-op mode but i see that this game will be the game of the year.

"im a bit dissapointed with the no co-op mode but i see that this game will be the game of the year.

i need more info eh eh and BETA

Thanks for posting them

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Nice upload man, the quality is good enough to read.  Are you going to add the rest of the pages here?  I can't get Game Informer here in the UK and I'm trying to absorb every tiny bit of information.

btw the giantbomb guys have to be thrilled with the traffic.  And he's staggering the scan posts?  It's too good to be true.  This has to be Jeff or Ryan or someone behind a secret name.  :)