Call of Duty 12 : Black Ops 3

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Would anyone like to try the beta ?

I signed up and have my code plus 2 for 'friends'

They are PS4 codes , and you'll need to download the beta which is 18 gig in size (!) - the beta runs for 5 days

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:38

Curiosity wrote:

I see you can shoot limbs off people now. That's nice.

Soldier of Fortune had you blowing limbs off fifteen years ago.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:45

Grim... wrote:

Curiosity wrote:

I see you can shoot limbs off people now. That's nice.

Soldier of Fortune had you blowing limbs off fifteen years ago.

Dead Space was doing it seven years ago as well.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:14

Future Warrior wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Curiosity wrote:

I see you can shoot limbs off people now. That's nice.

Soldier of Fortune had you blowing limbs off fifteen years ago.

Dead Space was doing it seven years ago as well.

A game mechanic, no less.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

zaphod79 wrote:

Would anyone like to try the beta ?

I signed up and have my code plus 2 for 'friends'

They are PS4 codes , and you'll need to download the beta which is 18 gig in size (!) - the beta runs for 5 days

Codes are in the 'free stuff' thread in the members area if anyone wants to pick them up

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

Do we have opinions about this? I do not like the new quadruple fart-like boost jump to super double jump of Advanced War.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Saturnalian wrote:

Do we have opinions about this? I do not like the new quadruple fart-like boost jump to super double jump of Advanced War.

I played maybe 3 or 4 hours last night - the choice of specialists at the start does mean basically pick one and stick with it - i'm Battery and have the shield as my special.

The Beta maps are quite small and have a few obvious choke points and snipe points but the wall running ability helps to make sure you can keep moving and in cover (or out of the way) - the usual complaints for objective games (everyone is playing for kills) - unlocking things is happening often enough to keep things going but i'm not too sure of the new perks and i'm still 1 or 2 levels away from the blackhat which i loved in BLOPS2

UAV's are back and actually usable (so having a launcher as a secondary and taking them down is fun again) - gun wise i'm using the 3rd SMG at the moment (razor?) and i'm going to stick with that to see what else i can unlock attachment wise (I have the stock and grip)

I dont really like the slide - it seems too uncontrollable and i'm much rather have the dolphin dive back - and the double jump without a 'boost down' seems too slow to move about quickly

So on the whole for the beta there is not much that stands out

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

And a few more hours last night - starting to find my way with the different guns and scorestreaks

Guns i'm now on the 2nd AR which is working better for me , I have the engineer perk unlocked which is what I used a lot in BLOPS2 and is still great (see enemy items / re-roll care packages) - my other two perks are hard wired and another 'dont show me on the map' type one - scorestreaks are down to UAV / 'hover remote control car' / care package (the 3 at the bottom)

Still a few levels before I get the black hat device to hack enemy hardware (that's the next thing i'm working to)

Given the 3 beta maps are quite small , spawn trapping is still very much a thing (especially in objective modes like Domination) which is annoying and I've now seen the rest of my team 'leave' when this happens and I've joined a game in progress where the other side were doing this.

Pundabaya · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5016

The specialists, they're just a dolled up action command, right? Pick a thing you want to do... no other effects?

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Pundabaya wrote:

The specialists, they're just a dolled up action command, right? Pick a thing you want to do... no other effects?

Correct - its a 'special' scorestreak that builds up slowly - in a typical domination game you maybe get to use it 3 times max

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

Ive drawn every CoD multiplayer map ever made.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Saturnalian wrote:

Ive drawn every CoD multiplayer map ever made.

B should be a C and there should be a B 1/2 way between them

However , yes this is 3 (now 4) very small maps

Beta is still live until later today so you can refine your mapping abilities.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

A and B were just the starting points for each team.

Plus I've been thinking back and can't remember the last time a CoD map was like Strike or that hilly one from the first ever DLC for Modern Warfare. I liked that map. Great snipey is snipey.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Pre order and get yet another variant of their most popular map (Nuketown)

https://www.callofduty.com/blackops3/nuketown

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Limited edition PS4 for the launch is 'fugly' according to Kotaku (they may have a point)

http://kotaku.com/the-only-1tb-playstat ... 1732400821

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

The console is awesome, the controller is fugly.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2015 13:45

Looks like Tron

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2015 13:56

Cras wrote:

The console is awesome, the controller is fugly.

Well, you would stick up for the ginger console. 阿呆

myp · **Posted:** Wed Sep 23, 2015 14:11

VOMIT

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

If you were going to get this on 'last gen' then be aware you only get multiplayer and Zombies - no campaign

https://community.callofduty.com/commun ... ck-ops-iii

Quote:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is a truly next-generation experience designed from day one to harness the full potential of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Black Ops 3 pushes the boundaries of the franchise to new levels across all modes of play on next generation hardware.

As we announced back in June, we know that there are still fans waiting to make the switch to the newest console hardware and developers Beenox and Mercenary Technology have been working tirelessly to bring as much of the Black Ops 3 gameplay as possible to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The Black Ops 3 PS3 and Xbox 360 versions will feature Multiplayer and Zombies gameplay only, not Campaign. The ambitious scope of the 1-4 player coop Campaign design of the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions could not be faithfully recreated on old generation hardware.

Delivering the best possible gameplay experience on all platforms is always our highest priority. With that in mind, Black Ops 3 PS3 and Xbox 360 players can continue to look forward to a new experience of Black Ops 3 multiplayer, including the new momentum-based, chain-movement system, as well as the all-new Specialist class of 9 Black Ops soldiers, which fundamentally change the way players engage in combat.

Black Ops 3 players on PS3 and Xbox 360 will also have a chance to immerse themselves in the all-new Zombies mode, called “Shadows of Evil,” which features a 1940’s film-noir inspired adventure that takes the signature Black Ops Zombies gameplay to a new level.

Fans should note that other features built to leverage the next generation hardware like the new Weapon Paint Shop and the new suite of eSports tools will only be available on Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will be available for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and include a bonus download for the original Call of Duty: Black Ops (bonus download availability may vary by region), the game that launched this series. For news and more information on Black Ops 3, please visit https://www.callofduty.com/blackops3.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

£35 for the PS4 or XBO versions from SimplyGames

PS4 : http://deals.simplygames.com/p/call-of- ... -iii-3-ps4

XBO : http://deals.simplygames.com/p/call-of- ... 3-xbox-one

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Whats been changed since the Beta

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2015/10/ ... r=36969785

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Zombies Prologue

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Get free in game tat if you've previously played a COD game

https://www.callofduty.com/blackops3/loyalty

TheCookie197 · **Joined:** 23rd Sep, 2010 **Posts:** 729

I think AdvWar is the only CoD I've not played enough to be anywhere near Prestige. I think I even played more Ghosts than I did AdvWar.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Cookie197 wrote:

I think AdvWar is the only CoD I've not played enough to be anywhere near Prestige. I think I even played more Ghosts than I did AdvWar.

The way its worded I think you just need to have got there on one of them

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Launch trailer

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

COD Livestream from last night - zombies background - unboxing of the Juggernog version - new trailer for the Die Riese remake - confirmation that you'll also get that map for buying the season pass

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Nuketown trailer

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

New spoiler gif from the first mission apparently. Looks. Nasty.

http://gfycat.com/CarefulUncommonEasteuropeanshepherd

About 10 seconds of footage if you're worried about spoilering too much. It doesn't work out too well for our dear protagonist.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

PS3 and 360 versions are 'targeted' at 30FPS

http://www.develop-online.net/news/been ... 60/0212695

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Live action trailer

ApplePieOfDestiny · **Joined:** 17th Dec, 2008 **Posts:** 8293

Ive just seen a tv advert for it. And resolved to only buy battlefront as a result.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

ApplePieOfDestiny wrote:

Ive just seen a tv advert for it. And resolved to only buy battlefront as a result.

You've already said you were buying Battlefront !

ApplePieOfDestiny · **Joined:** 17th Dec, 2008 **Posts:** 8293

Was going to buy COD too. But the adverts left me cold.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

For the first time since World at War

https://community.treyarch.com/communit ... pc-in-2016

Quote:

Modding & Mapping Tools Coming to Black Ops 3 PC in 2016!

Over the years, the Call of Duty® community has proven itself to be among the most passionate in the world – and we count ourselves fortunate to make games for you.

We’ve been listening to one of your top requests and are excited to announce that modding and mapping are coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 PC!

We’ve still got a lot of work left to do, but here’s our current plan:

You will be able to create Maps & Game Modes and more!
We will include Unranked Dedicated Server Files with the tools so you can run servers with modded content anywhere you choose.
We will provide an Unranked Server Browser so you can easily find and join servers with modded content.
Closed Alpha target date: March 2016

Please remember that this is software development, so things don’t always work out exactly as planned. Sometimes features slip or drop off altogether, sometimes they get replaced with other, more awesome features as we hit into limitations of our original plans.

There is much more news to come including updates on Open Beta timing. In order to keep you informed, we’ll periodically publish developer blog posts to share our progress with our fans. Stay tuned to the Treyarch blog for more information.

And yes, this is for real.

Sincerely,

Cesar Stastny

Director of Development

So for other stuff 'fine' - however this should give the chance for Custom Zombies !

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

The reviews are out and it's time to play "Who doesn't want to upset the publisher!"

EGM – 9.5
GameTrailers – 9.2
GameInformer – 9
PlayStation Lifestyle – 9
Ausgamers – 8.8
Destructoid – 8.5
SixthAxis – 8
GamesRadar – 4/5
The Escapist – 4/5
Polygon – 7
Gamespot – 7
Giant Bomb – 3/5
Eurogamer – scores not awarded
Metro – review in progress
Videogamer – review in progress
IGN – review in progress

The strange thing is, there's some quite nasty reviews of the campaign out there being utter shit and dull and some saying "best EVA." Someone must be wrong.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

Mind you, the 360 version is looking BAD.

This review has some footage of it running about: http://youtu.be/BLxMm0yN0No

The consensus is that it's uglier than all the CODBLOPS that precede it.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

Here's a side by side comparison of the Xbox One vs Xbox 360 versions of the game. It's like they've gone out of their way to make the 360 version look like dogshit so people make the jump to the Next Gen consoles.

Look at that big monster truck thing about a minute from the end.

XB1: BIG ASS MONSTER TRUCK!!!!!1!!!!!

XB360: That's too difficult to draw. What about...a...blue van. Yup, there you go. Toot, toot. I'm delivering some parcels of shit for people. Tooooot.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

How to annoy people

I pre-ordered from Amazon - all the blurb said 'get Nuketown free' - except you dont

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015- ... -exclusive

http://www.videogamer.com/ps4/call_of_d ... r_all.html

Quote:

Black Ops 3's Nuketown multiplayer map isn't included with all pre-orders after all
Exclusive to GAME and digital pre-orders.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3's bonus Nuketown multiplayer map won't be included with all pre-orders, it's been confirmed, despite Activision's marketing suggesting otherwise.

Instead, the map will only be available in physical copies brought from GAME, or with digital copies purchased via PSN or Xbox Live. The map won't be released to other players until at least spring 2016.

The exclusivity deal was spotted by UKVGDeals.com, who noticed that a recent trailer for the game stated that "GAME Exclusive for 'NUK3TOWN' content applies to physical or 'boxed' copies of Call of Duty Black Ops III Standard Edition on PS4, XB1 and PC only, while stocks last. GAME Exclusive ends Spring 2016.

"'NUK3TOWN' content is also available by ordering the PS4 console bundle, the hardened and Juggernog Editions or through any digital orders/pre-orders."

That's in contrast to Activision's official support website which states that "all retail pre-order copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops III will include an in-box code to redeem to download NUK3TOWN".

"All players who pre-order or pre-purchase Call of Duty: Black Ops III on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC will receive the NUK3TOWN Bonus Map for Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer, including players who pre-ordered or pre-purchased prior to the announcement of NUK3TOWN."

Nuketown is described by Activision as the "most popular multiplayer map in the Black Ops series", having debuted in the original 2010 game. It was later remade for Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 3.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 launches at midnight tonight on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. We checked out the Xbox 360 version earlier today, but discovered that it looks and performs worse than the original Call of Duty: Black Ops…

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5146

Oooh, now that's naughty. Plenty of retailers were showing that it was definitely included, based on what Activision said.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Nov 06, 2015 16:28

Saturnalian wrote:

Here's a side by side comparison of the Xbox One vs Xbox 360 versions of the game. It's like they've gone out of their way to make the 360 version look like dogshit so people make the jump to the Next Gen consoles.

Look at that big monster truck thing about a minute from the end.

XB1: BIG ASS MONSTER TRUCK!!!!!1!!!!!

XB360: That's too difficult to draw. What about...a...blue van. Yup, there you go. Toot, toot. I'm delivering some parcels of shit for people. Tooooot.

myp · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:25

This looks like dogshit compared with Advanced Warfare. Everyone buy that instead.

myp · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2015 14:58

If you only read one CoD review this year, make it this one. :DD

http://www.thejimquisition.com/2015/11/ ... ii-review/

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5146

I think I'll dig out MW2 or Blops instead.

Grim... · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2015 20:52

I think I might get this one - I've not played a COD since 4.

Not at release price though, obv.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:28

GET ADVANCED WARFARE YOU CUNTS

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:32

How come?

myp · **Posted:** Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:34

Grim... wrote:

How come?

Because I've got it and I want more people to play it with.

Also the exo suits are brilliant fun.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

I may have accidentally got BLOPS3. It better be shit so I can moan about it.

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