Infinity Ward's twitter page (as well as FourZeroTwo's) has alerted us to a series of what seem to be beta invites from Infinity Ward going around for the next Call of Duty. These are fake, do not open them. The e-mails originate from COD5BETA@infinityward.com. If you get an e-mail from this address delete it.
Infinity Ward says:
"Heads Up - There's a fake Beta Invite going around from COD5BETA@infinityward.com. If you get one, just delete, don't open."
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We're going to say this is a rumor for now, but reports are saying the latest issue of OXM UK is confirming Infinity Ward's next game will be a sci-fi shooter. Whether this is their next Call of Duty installment is yet to be determined. For all we know, this could be a whole new series since Infinity Ward has been saying for some time they want to do something different.
As popular as the Call of Duty name is and what it is known for, I can't really see them taking the series into the future yet. My guess is, it will be a new IP but then again, I'm just speculating.
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IGN was able to get a hands-on with Call of Duty 4's new maps. Here is footage from each.
It looks like Infinity Ward made sure to include a lot of variety in this map DLC, from the open outdoors of Creek to the confined quarters of Killhouse.
GotY Edition
Infinity Ward will be releasing a Game of the Year edition of Call of Duty 4. It will include a new cover to reflect their awards and tokens to unlock the upcoming map DLC.
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We have just received word the the Xbox 360 title update for Call of Duty 4 is now live. Hit the jump for the update details.
TeamXbox had full patch details a while back:
"Addition of Host Migration
* If Host of lobby leaves, all players will be deposited back to the lobby where next best host will be selected before new game restarts. Players will no longer be kicked out of game entirely.
Improved Network Performance For Larger Games
* 18 player games now require more bandwidth to host, resulting in smoother performance for players.
Optimized Server Selection for First Match
* Server selection is now optimized to select best bandwidth servers associated by LSP.
Updated Spectator "Chase Cam"
* Change Spectator Mode: Switch between First Person and Third Person.
* 360 Degree rotation around character you're spectating.
Fixed "Playlist Older Than Host" Error
* Player will no longer get error when entering games.
Optimized Corrupt Create-a-Class Handling
* Players will no longer be kicked from game when their create-a-class data is corrupted.
Added Kill Cam To Everything
* Kill Cam view Added: Air Strike Bombs (Follows bomb from plane to target)
* Kill Cam view Added: Grenades (Follows frag from hand to ground, then rotates to view target)
* Kill Cam view Added: RPGs (Follows RPG from launch to target)
* Kill Cam view Added: M203 Rounds (Follows round from launcher to target)
* Kill Cam view Added: Claymores (Views from behind claymore until explosion)
* Kill Cam view Added: C4 Packs (View from pack rotating to watch target)
* Kill Cam view Added: Martrdom (View from grenade rotating to watch target)
Optimized Old School Experience
* Added Unlimited Sprint
* Doubled Magazine Size
* Added Ragdoll Cam
Additional Start Spawn Locations in All Maps
* Added a minimum of 9 extra start spawns on each side of all maps.
Optimized Sniper Rifle / ACOG Scope Accuracy
* Sniper Rifles and ACOG scope accuracy improved due to fix.
Fixed Weapon Sprint Bug
* Bug which gave players more sprint when using particular weapons. "
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