Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has been in London recently to show off
Modern Warfare 2, the latest in the stupidly popular
Call of Duty franchise. While
talking about the depth of customization options in the new game, Bowling said that hardcore gamers will definitely find appeal, and also stated that it was "ridiculous" in its optional freedom.
"The beta is really just the tip of the iceberg at this point, we're really just showing a little bit [of the game]," he explained. "There's a lot more to come, whether it be customizable kill streaks, custom death streaks, equipment like tactical insertion, Semtex grenades - all that stuff.
"What we're offering with Modern Warfare 2 is a ridiculous amount of customization. The lead-out is insane, you have all these attachments to choose from. It really caters to the hardcore gamer who wants to dive in deep."
Considering how much Activision is charging some people for this game, it damn well better be deep and full of customization.
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Would be cool if you could.
I know that each class and such has a different look but being able to edit those here and there would be nice.
@Jon B - I'm sure it will be balanced. IW does not release games that have not been balanced. It may seem different in the beginning, but in the mettagame they have things well calculated and balanced.
In Borderlands case what do they say Millions.
http://www.playfire.com/win-codmw2/313338353436
I won't buy it. Probably won't even rent it. The gimmicks...ERRRRRRRRRR..."perks" are a total turnoff for me, especially now that they're being extended to the n00bs as well as the elite.
And I really hope Bobby Kotick gets (insert incurable terminal sickness here).
At least I bothered properly linking mine to hide the big-ass unique ID string.
Stop being a downer and finding your happiness in the illusion that is you attacking someone else over STUPID stuff to make yourself feel important.
Achievement Unlocked: Being a douche to strangers about frivolous nonsense. (-50)
Turn grenades off? Sure. Turn off individual perks? OK. Ban certain guns? Why not. I can see all those and more being "private" rule set options.
What would be cool is if they had a game mode where you could have 3 teams.
Ah, anyhow, I'll probably need to wait for the price drop...