New Medal of Honor promises 'most authentic modern war experience'
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Shrugging off years of mediocrity and partially descriptive subtitles, EA's newly announced Medal of Honor reboot will thrust players into a modern milieu: Afghanistan. Set for release in 2010 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the new first-person shooter follows the Tier 1 Operator, described as "a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle," and not described as an oddly militant member of ZZ Top. EA claims that "Tier 1 Operators from the US Special Operations Community" have been involved since the earliest stages of the game's development.
The publisher seems intent on throwing the gauntlet down in the modern war arena (do they still use gauntlets?), promising a "best-in-class single-player campaign" from the minds at EA Los Angeles, as well as a multiplayer component developed by the Battlefield veterans at DICE.
You can bear witness to the game's full unveiling during Spike TV's 2009 Video Game Awards on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00PM PT.
Good for them. 8)
We shall see.Infinity Ward have raised the bar substantially high this year and, well, airbourne wasn't that great!
Mod War games too samey, says EA
Electronic Arts boss John Riccitiello has said the Modern Warfare games are all starting to look the same to him.
"If you've played Modern Warfare, and you've played the first one - and you've played the last Call of Duty - it's sort of starting to feel like they're making the same game again," he told Kotaku.
The silver-haired executive was keen to point out he thinks Infinity Ward "are great", adding, "It's not about them being bad for us having to be great too."
Riccitiello's comments came as EA announced a new Medal of Honor game, coming to PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2010. He reckons the release could give EA the edge in the FPS genre.
"I'm not saying it's going to happen tomorrow," said the platinum-maned chief. "But in the way that Activision sort of alternates sequels of Modern Warfare and Call of Duty and owns the leadership position in first-person shooter, between Medal of Honor and Battlefield, I want it back. And we're going to get there with innovation and quality."
According to Riccitiello, the next Battlefield: Bad Company will be "a worthy competitor to Modern Warfare" - perhaps even good enough to beat it.
"We think we've got an advantage over Modern Warfare 2 with our multiplayer... Frankly, once you get past, sort of, four people on a map, I think our gameplay is better," he said.
Riccitiello cited being able to control vehicles rather than just ride them and take both buildings and their occupants out as highlights. "Personally I get a silly amount of pleasure out of it," he added.
Bad Company is awesome online, it's a shame we'll never play it on a friday. It's good to just blow up a house with a sniper in it, instead of having to sneak in the back and dodge claymores !
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 03, 2009, 10:17:11 AM
Electronic Arts boss John Riccitiello has said the Modern Warfare games are all starting to look the same to him.
"If you've played Modern Warfare, and you've played the first one - and you've played the last Call of Duty - it's sort of starting to feel like they're making the same game again," he told Kotaku.
Pot & Kettle spring to mind and this from somebody at EA, the masters of making the same game again and again, priceless :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 03, 2009, 10:17:11 AM
According to Riccitiello, the next Battlefield: Bad Company will be "a worthy competitor to Modern Warfare" - perhaps even good enough to beat it.
This makes sense however, i preferred Bad Company 1 to COD4, miles more to do and a lot more fun, Bad Company 2 is looking great at the moment too.
I like the picture. 'Most Authentic Modern Beard Experience', although it's gonna be hard to beat L4D2's DLC with the quartet of bearded rockers ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 03, 2009, 10:17:11 AM
Electronic Arts boss John Riccitiello has said the Modern Warfare games are all starting to look the same to him.
That may be the dumbest thing I've ever heard an industry professional say. Modern Warfare game
s? There are only 2. :-[
That's like saying Gears 2 / Assassin's Creed 2 / [fill-in-the-blank] 2 look the same as their predecessor. What a dummy.
maybe he was including Dragon Rising and Bad Company in that too.
Battlefield Bad Company is awesome! I vote we play that Friday!!!
First gameplay footage of Medal of Honor revealedIt's been a while since the Medal of Honor franchise has found its way on to store shelves, but we're interested for what the series will bring to the crowded realm of modern shooters. At tonight's 2009 Video Game Awards, the first footage of the recently revealed Medal of Honor impressed with solid visuals and a metric ton of explosions.
Not enough for you? The gameplay trailer concluded with one NPC kicking a booby trapped prisoner through a high rise window. Now we're not marketing pros, but that should be the first bullet point on the back of the game's box. Check out the trailer.
Medal Of Honor Will Be First M-Rated Game In The Series
Today EA decided to clear up some of the many fan questions about the Medal of Honor trailer that was aired at the Spike VGAs this weekend. For starters, executive producer Greg Goodrich stated that this will be a darker experience than previous MOH games.
"This will be the very first (M) rated Medal of Honor," Goodrich said. "However, we will always be grounded by our core tenets of authenticity and respect for the soldier."
He also confirmed that all of the footage in the trailer was from actual gameplay. Therefore, those shots of the player driving a helicopter and an ATV? You'll actually be doing that. "At minimum, you can expect the [vehicular gameplay sequences] that you saw in the trailer."
MOH is expected to hit the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC in Fall 2010.
Medal of Honor will not be the same if you can't shoot helmets of Germans..
Quote from: sambo on December 21, 2009, 06:38:42 PM
Medal of Honor will not be the same if you can't shoot helmets of Germans..
Damn right, just like Christmas wouldn't be the same without John McClane throwing Germans out of buildings, strangling Germans, shooting the sh*t out of Germans from under a table, breaking Germans necks while falling down stairs, you know what I mean? ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2009, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: sambo on December 21, 2009, 06:38:42 PM
Medal of Honor will not be the same if you can't shoot helmets of Germans..
Damn right, just like Christmas wouldn't be the same without John McClane throwing Germans out of buildings, strangling Germans, shooting the sh*t out of Germans from under a table, breaking Germans necks while falling down stairs, you know what I mean? ;D
sooooooo.....you're still pissed about that whole WW2 thing?
Quote from: xnightcrawlerxx on December 21, 2009, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2009, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: sambo on December 21, 2009, 06:38:42 PM
Medal of Honor will not be the same if you can't shoot helmets of Germans..
Damn right, just like Christmas wouldn't be the same without John McClane throwing Germans out of buildings, strangling Germans, shooting the sh*t out of Germans from under a table, breaking Germans necks while falling down stairs, you know what I mean? ;D
sooooooo.....you're still pissed about that whole WW2 thing?
Pissed No...Gloat yes.
yeah...and you can suck it too japanese....we totally owned you like 65yrs ago
Quote from: sambo on December 21, 2009, 07:40:29 PM
Quote from: xnightcrawlerxx on December 21, 2009, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2009, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: sambo on December 21, 2009, 06:38:42 PM
Medal of Honor will not be the same if you can't shoot helmets of Germans..
Damn right, just like Christmas wouldn't be the same without John McClane throwing Germans out of buildings, strangling Germans, shooting the sh*t out of Germans from under a table, breaking Germans necks while falling down stairs, you know what I mean? ;D
sooooooo.....you're still pissed about that whole WW2 thing?
Pissed No...Gloat yes.
Yep, 2 World Wars & 1 World Cup ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2009, 08:10:12 PM
Quote from: sambo on December 21, 2009, 07:40:29 PM
Quote from: xnightcrawlerxx on December 21, 2009, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: GamerMan316 on December 21, 2009, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: sambo on December 21, 2009, 06:38:42 PM
Medal of Honor will not be the same if you can't shoot helmets of Germans..
Damn right, just like Christmas wouldn't be the same without John McClane throwing Germans out of buildings, strangling Germans, shooting the sh*t out of Germans from under a table, breaking Germans necks while falling down stairs, you know what I mean? ;D
sooooooo.....you're still pissed about that whole WW2 thing?
Pissed No...Gloat yes.
Yep, 2 World Wars & 1 World Cup ;D
And a 5-1 tanking in their own back yard.
Oh yes, great night & a funny game, practically every shot we had went in, that great save Seaman made before half time changed the game, poor old Oliver Kahnt ;D
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Quote from: xnightcrawlerxx on December 21, 2009, 07:45:30 PM
yeah...and you can suck it too japanese....we totally owned you like 65yrs ago
Dolphin and Whale?
I'm even more confused, where are you layman, WHERE!?!?!
Impressions: Medal of Honor
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It's impossible to avoid comparisons between EA's upcoming Medal of Honor reboot and Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare series ... so, I'll just get it out of the way: Medal of Honor unapologetically follows in the footsteps of Call of Duty. In fact, I'm willing to raise the possibility that Medal of Honor could be the "true" sequel to the Call of Duty 4 campaign many of us are still waiting for after suffering through Modern Warfare 2's increasingly preposterous storyline.
Recently, I got a peak at a new Medal of Honor trailer which lays it out like this: There are two sides to every war: the sledgehammer and the scalpel. What Call of Duty 4 did so well was to portray exactly how these two components work in tandem, as it featured scenarios in which large assaults aided small elite forces, and vice versa. Medal of Honor promises to recreate similar battlefield situations, with the "scalpel" represented by the Tier 1 Operators, an elite branch of SOCOM.
The "sledgehammer" portion of Medal of Honor was not shown during my recent "hands-off" demo, but what I did see of the "scalpel" showed incredible promise. Military buffs will appreciate the game's incredible attention to detail, particularly to tactical formations. The one level I saw in action encouraged methodical movement through mountainous terrain. If you listen to the advice of your squad, you'll be in position to ambush your enemies; you always have the tactical advantage in a firefight.
Even without a deep interest in the military, Medal of Honor's attention to detail will still be appreciated by any gamer. Fans of Modern Warfare's "aha" moments, when a well placed soldier performs a stealth takedown on an unsuspecting enemy, will be pleased to see similar actions return in Medal of Honor. In fact, most of the animations featured in the game are impressive. Your squad moves through environments in a completely believable way, checking their corners, and assisting each other through the vertical territory of Afghanistan. Enemy animations are even more impressive, with the AI reacting realistically to the action at hand.
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In one segment, I saw two unsuspecting enemy soldiers engaged in conversation with each other. When one was shot by a Tier 1 squad member, the other responded with the appropriate amount of surprise, cowering in fear, then scrambling for cover.
Medal of Honor looked remarkably polished, even though the build I saw was only 60-percent complete, according to its producer. In its current state, it's playable from beginning to end; and the rest of the development time (the game's due this summer) will be devoted to play-testing and further polish.
The producer confirmed that development is being led on the PS3, and he reiterated Sony's previous claims that a game that starts out on Sony's hardware will be better suited for multiplatform production; benefiting both PS3 and Xbox 360. The PS3 demo I saw ran at a very solid framerate, although it appeared to be displaying in a sub-HD resolution. Regardless, I was still impressed by the current build's more-than-solid performance.
Medal of Honor's fundamental gameplay should be familiar territory for Call of Duty veterans, as it features similar quick-look and lock-shooting mechanics. Gadgetry is also handled in much the same way, with players able to call in air strikes by confirming marked targets through night vision. In short, Medal of Honor unabashedly apes Modern Warfare, and it seems its developer, EA Los Angeles, has taken the "if it ain't broke" philosophy to heart.
From what little of the game I saw, it doesn't appear Medal of Honor's single-player campaign will revolutionize the FPS genre; however, it's still refreshing to see EA attempt a game based on a real modern conflict and approach it with respectful finesse. I can only hope that the "sledgehammer" portion of the campaign will maintain the same tone, without having to resort to way over-the-top escapades.
Of course, in order for Medal of Honor to successfully compete with the Call of Duty brand, EA will need to offer much more than a compelling single-player campaign. Unfortunately, the DICE-developed multiplayer mode was not being shown yet. More intriguing, though, I spotted the addition of a third mode, "Project Mercury," in the build's main menu. It wasn't something I was supposed to see (and no EA representative would comment) -- so I can only postulate that the mode could be similar to the Spec Ops co-op missions featured in Modern Warfare 2.
Clearly, there's a lot more of Medal of Honor we've yet to see. And what this first look at the game's single-player campaign lacked in innovation it made up for in potential. I'm definitely eager to see and play more.
This game looks the business! I didn't enjoy the last one so hopefully this one is good and has no online cheevos :)
I'd say i'm just as much of a MoH whore as I am a CoD whore.
Can't wait for this!
Symmo your just a whore
Quote from: Symmo on March 11, 2010, 03:54:51 PM
Quote from: TaraJayne on March 11, 2010, 03:53:32 PM
Symmo your just a whore
I'm ust nothing. TYPO BURN!
:D very funny. Its fixed now but still means nothing once your burned
Medal of Honor trailer defines Tier One Operative (in case you were wondering)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/02/moh5-2182010-580px.jpg)
The latest trailer for EA's upcoming reboot of the Medal of Honor series, which debuted this week on GTTV, really goes out of its way to explain exactly the kind of gentlemen you'll be piloting this summer. These guys are Tier One Operators -- "experts in the application of violence." That seems pretty self-explanatory ... but we've never been able to turn down a video featuring expertly applied violence.
That'd be kinda cool. My first PC war game was Medal of Honor, I tried COD at the time, but just didn't like it as much as MOH. Trailer looks good.
Awesome trailer ;D
Medal of Honor offers M24 sniper rifle for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 players
Has the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 disc ever gone for a spin inside your console? Well, you may have unlocked a spiffy new gun for Medal of Honor -- the game isn't out yet and you're already unlocking content for it? Man, you're awesome!
The Battlefield blog (http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/04/27/get-early-access-to-the-m24-in-medal-of-honor-by-playing-battlefield-bad-company-2.aspx#) breaks the news, detailing early access to the M24 Sniper rifle in multiplayer. Of course, there are a few caveats: You need an EA account and you must have registered a Battlefield: Bad Company 2 VIP code. If you haven't done either of those things, you have until March 31, 2011 to get it done -- PC players need to only have participated in an online match to be eligible for the unlock. If you purchased a VIP code through the Bad Company 2 store, sorry, you're not eligible.
The other requirement is that you have to pick up a copy of Medal of Honor when it releases later this year. Yes, we're serious -- if you want the gun in the game, you're going to have to buy the game to get the gun. We know, it's totally not fair!
EA: 'We're going to be in the Medal of Honor business for a long time'
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EA's upcoming reboot to the Medal of Honor franchise has a few major contenders, one of which EA itself created, to compete with when it arrives at retail this October. But EA Games prez Frank Gibeau remains confident in MoH, telling Gamasutra in a recent interview that, "With Medal of Honor, we're rebooting the series to get into the top 10." Gibeau lays out plans for an extensive marketing campaign first aimed at "core shooter fans," then branching out to a "true mass-market campaign." Speaking frankly, he claims "It'll be a big launch with a lot of dollars behind it. We're going to go in and we're going to compete." He believes that, between the IP's pedigree and the quality of this reboot, EA's " going to be in the Medal of Honor business for a long time."
Meanwhile, executive producer Greg Goodrich and senior creative director Rich Farrelly do their best to assuage worries of internal competition between themselves at EA LA and DICE, the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 developer now working on MoH's multiplayer mode, or the ex-Infinity Ward founders' new studio that EA recently inked a deal with. Goodrich says, "Battlefield and Medal of Honor are two very different franchises. They have a certain tone, and we have a certain tone for our game. We think there's room for both, not only in the genre, but within EA."
Also of note, apparently DICE has been working on MoH's multiplayer since "right after Battlefield 1943 came out" (last July), which might help to explain why we've seen such little post-launch support for the downloadable title. That said, with Medal of Honor's development assuredly nearing completion, we're holding out hope that those folks will have some time to invest in the other downloadable title we heard about recently.
Medal of Honor beta due next month?
Retail listing says July before it mysteriously vanishes from their website.
The Medal of Honor beta could be happening as early as next month.
The retail listing on Play.com, which has since been removed, suggests the beta will run from July 5th to July 17th.
With DICE behind the multiplayer side of Medal of Honor and the Modern Warfare series left vulnerable thanks to the drama at Infinity Ward, EA has a great opportunity to make Medal of Honor the name in war FPS gaming like it was in the PlayStation2 era.
Just announced, the PS3 Limited Edition version will come with a remastered HD version of Medal of Honor: Frontline, you know the one, the game with only one good level, the first one, while the rest of the game was distinctly average. :)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on June 15, 2010, 08:23:03 PM
Just announced, the PS3 Limited Edition version will come with a remastered HD version of Medal of Honor: Frontline, you know the one, the game with only one good level, the first one, while the rest of the game was distinctly average. :)
yeh, but what a first level. Iconic, like Saving Private Ryan in game form!
If you trimmed that trailer down to just gameplay and showed it to people, how many do you think would identify it as Modern Warfare 2 and not Medal of Honor whatevernumberweareonnow? They are virtually identical looking. Good grief.
so it's MW2 but with the MP by DICE ? can't go wrong.
Want to play the multi player beta from 21st june? click me (http://www.medalofhonor.com/betainfo)
Medal of Honor 360 beta delayed
EA and DICE have said that the Xbox 360 version of the Medal of Honor multiplayer beta won't start until next week.
The PC and PS3 versions begin on 21st June, although people who own Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and have pre-ordered MOH can start playing today.
Xbox 360, however, faces a delay - the length of which hasn't been discussed.
"We are extremely disappointed about this, but want to assure you that we are dedicated and determined to delivering all of you this awesome multiplayer experience as soon as possible," the companies wrote on the game's official site.
On the plus side, they've said that the beta will be extended to make up for the lost time.
The multiplayer aspect of Medal of Honor is being developed by DICE, while the single-player has been put together by EA Los Angeles. You can read more about that in our Medal of Honor single-player preview.
Earlier this week Sony and EA announced that the PS3 version of the game would include an HD remastering of Medal of Honor: Frontline, which came out on PS2 millions of years ago.
Limited edition Medal of Honor coming
Electronic Arts has announced a limited edition version of Medal of Honor, the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 game due out this October.
Pre-order the game via the MOH website (http://www.medalofhonor.com/en_GB) and you'll get an exclusive weapon, the MP7. You'll also be able to access the TOZ-194 and 870MC2 shotguns from day one, without having to unlock them. And all this for the same price as the regular edition.
"Access to a weapon like the MP7 will allow players to experience a tool developed with the Special Operations Community in mind," said exec producer Greg Goodrich.
"With its light weight, high rate of fire and its ability to penetrate body armor, the MP7 handles like a pistol yet allows targets to be engaged like a rifle."
Medal of Honor is out on 15th October.
Got my code for the beta so i can have a looky look tonight, anyone else bother?
Its getting a very mixed response but BF BC2 was pretty glitchy when the beta came out and that came good in the end yes?
Quote from: markav on July 22, 2010, 09:16:54 AM
Got my code for the beta so i can have a looky look tonight, anyone else bother?
Its getting a very mixed response but BF BC2 was pretty glitchy when the beta came out and that came good in the end yes?
yes. I am sure the finished product will be excellent. I signed up for the Spec Ops - The Line Beta, just hope i get picked i like the look of that game.
Top tip of the day
Pre order from play.com
Get your code next day
register code, redeem code
cancel pre order ;D
Quote from: markav on July 22, 2010, 09:16:54 AM
Got my code for the beta so i can have a looky look tonight, anyone else bother?
Its getting a very mixed response but BF BC2 was pretty glitchy when the beta came out and that came good in the end yes?
Worry not, dear friend.
Beta's are supposed to be glitchy. If they weren't, they wouldn't have a purpose. :)
I wonder if there will be a beta for MvC 3. They could call it a beta mup :D
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 22, 2010, 06:31:05 PM
I wonder if there will be a beta for MvC 3. They could call it a beta mup :D
lol, amg thats soooo bad ;D
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on July 22, 2010, 06:31:05 PM
I wonder if there will be a beta for MvC 3. They could call it a beta mup :D
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Linkin Park single debuting in MOH
EA has secured the worldwide debut of Linkin Park's new single "The Catalyst" for a Medal of Honor video.
The vid will be aired on 1st August - one day before its release on iTunes, radio, et al. - and contains a mixture of game and band footage. Linkin Park's Joe Hahn directed.
"The Catalyst" song will appear on the Medal of Honor soundtrack when the game is released on 15th October.
"I've personally known the band since 1999, and they have always been an intensely creative group who understand the power of videogames and have wanted to explore and expand the medium's possibilities," commented EA's music man Steve Schnur.
Linkin Park's Joe Hahn talked about a "new bond" between "EA, our fans and the band's overall vision for the new digital frontier".
Medal of Honor, like Call of Duty, has had enough of Nazis, and has traded World War II for the political hotbed of Afghanistan.
There's A Battlefield 3 Beta Invite In Your Medal Of Honor Limited Edition
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EA sweetens the deal for players picking up the limited edition of the modern-day Medal of Honor reboot on October 12, with a beta invite for DICE's highly anticipated Battlefield 3 in every package.
We've heard nary a peep regarding Battlefield 3 since EA COO John Pleasants mentioned it back in June of 2009. All we've known since then is that the game is in development.
Now we know a sure-fire way to get into the beta.
Along with some extra weapons and a remastered version of Medal of Honor: Frontline (exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version), picking up the $59.99 limited edition of Medal of Honor ensures players a spot in the Battlefield 3 beta test, which should happen within twelve months of Medal of Honor's release, according to the EA beta website.
Medal of Honor goes on sale on October 12 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. I get the feeling sales numbers will be much higher now that this news has hit.
Still don't think I am going to purchase this game as of yet, just man I have way too many FPS's in the line up LOL, and they all play the same just diff skins so to speak.
Linkin Park "The Catalyst" Trailer
DICE defends playable Taliban in MOH
DICE, the developer behind the multiplayer portion of upcoming Afghanistan shooter Medal of Honor, has defended the decision to allow gamers to play as Taliban soldiers, saying: "It's a game."
Dan Whitehead picked up on the playable Taliban in Eurogamer's recent hands-on preview. (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/medal-of-honor-multiplayer-beta-hands-on?page=2)
"The hardcore online FPS crowd is not known for its tact, and I can't help but wonder just what sort of epithets will be flying across PSN and Xbox Live when armchair Andy McNabs are shooting at players openly identified as Taliban.
"Watching virtual Coalition troops gunned down by insurgents in the ruins of Kabul, I felt more than a little weird, especially since a friend lost his brother in Afghanistan only a few weeks ago.
"This is a real war that is happening right now, real blood is being shed, and simulating that for fragfest fun while being rewarded for kill streaks... Well, there's just something a bit icky about that. In single-player, there can be a story that adds context and meaning to the carnage. In multiplayer, it's all just for fun. At least the World War II games have the distance of history, and the fact that their conflict has been absorbed into popular entertainment for over 60 years."
"I think it is a fair point," said producer Patrick Liu when asked whether statements saying that gamers will feel uneasy playing as Taliban soldiers are fair, in the latest issue of PSM3 magazine.
"We do stir up some feelings, although it's not about the war, it's about the soldiers.
"We can't get away from what the setting is and who the factions are, but in the end, it's a game, so we're not pushing or provoking too hard."
Medal of Honor will be released on 15th October for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
We wonder what Linkin Park think?
wow, i'm unsure on this. I think it's too early, they should wait the obligatory 22.3 years .... like Aides jokes
Medal of Honor 'more plausible' that MW2
Realism a priority in MoH reboot
Medal of Honor's exec producer Greg Goodrich says the key differentiator between his game and Modern Warfare is greater realism and plausibility.
Speaking to GTTV, Goodrich said: "Modern Warfare - we're going to get those comparisons and I welcome them. I'm a consumer of those products. They're very good at what they do. Our Medal of Honor, I think it's just a little bit of a different tone. Our intent is a bit different."
Pressed further, he added: "It's more... it's authentic, it's plausible, it's realistic. Meaning that there's a difference between authenticity and realism. So you can be authentic, you have authentic weapons, sounds, locations and tactics, and all the things that you do to achieve authenticity, but sometimes realism goes out the door when you have three or four weapons strapped on your back and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. So we try to remain authentic."
Uh oh
I dont want a war simulator, i want to have fun 8)
Medal of Honor hasn't been fun since the first and best game in 1999, crappy sequel followed by even crappier sequels, great franchise.
I am looking forward to this though. :)
I enjoyed Rising Sun
New, improved Medal Of Honor detailed
EA shows how game has been tweaked since beta
Ah, we remember these. Medal Of Honor news stories that are actually about Medal Of Honor. Not MPs, the government or ratings bodies. How queer.
EA has announced a flurry of improvements made to the game after receiving feedback from players of the beta.
As EA community boss Matthew Pruitt explained to the PS Blog, these include:
Improved Hit Detection
This was a very big issue and came up many times in the forums. We are glad to say that hit detection has been vastly improved. We really tightened up the mechanics and essentially, wherever the bullet hits on the body - that is where the hit registers. It is even possible to shoot and have the bullet go between someone's legs - it is that precise!
Weapon Pickups
Out of ammo? No longer do you need to find an ammo crate. Find the nearest dead enemy/friendly and pick up their weapon. And remember, the knife knows no ammunition, so if you really want to be Tier 1 - pull out that bad boy and start slashing your way to victory.
Support Actions Balanced
We heard the outcry and we have made adjustments. The support actions were tweaked and are now more difficult to achieve. There is always a fine line between what is too hard and what is too easy, but we think we have balanced it pretty well. It is just not fun when you are getting nailed with rocket and mortar attacks every 20 seconds.
Unlock Tree Expanded and Balanced
Your ascension to Tier 1 status will now be even more eventful. The unlock tree has been expanded for every weapon, providing an extensive series of choices.
Crash Fixes
Every beta has its crashes and the Medal of Honor beta was no different. We know it is frustrating, but it is all part of the beta process. The good news is that we have fixed the crashes and resolved a number of connectivity issues.
Major Graphic Overhaul
The graphics have been overhauled and upgraded. We are happy to report that the game looks even more spectacular than before.
Weapons
The weapons are essential to gameplay, obviously, and we made sure to concentrate on getting them right. The list is long and the changes are many. From zoom spread to damage inflicted, rest assured that every weapon has been modified.
Pruitt added: "These changes and fixes are just the tip of the iceberg. As we move toward the game's release, we continue to improve the game every single day."
if only MW2 had done something like that, kudos MoH
I am a bit uncomfortable about the fact that you get to play the taliban in this game. It didn't really bother me in the beta, its just red v blue right? The more I think about it the more I question my morale fibre. Should I just stop being silly as its only a pooter' game?
Nazis > Taliban
Nothing to worry about. :)
Taliban K/D = 0.47
Nazis K/D = 3,000,000.16
Jack's Back (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2368824,00.asp)
moron, EA will probably take the taliban out though (not because of this idiot though).
Once The Daily Mail gets it's ugly mits on the whole story the game might get shelved completely. ;D
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 08, 2010, 10:30:51 AM
Once The Daily Mail gets it's ugly mits on the whole story the game might get shelved completely. ;D
Activision should tell the The Daily Mail
I won't be buying this, but I have to say I'd be unhappy playing as the Taliban too if I was thinking of buying it. The war in Afghanistan is still going on and our soldiers are still dying on a daily basis, playing as the enemy would just be wrong in my opinion with it all being so current.
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 05:45:16 PM
I won't be buying this, but I have to say I'd be unhappy playing as the Taliban too if I was thinking of buying it. The war in Afghanistan is still going on and our soldiers are still dying on a daily basis, playing as the enemy would just be wrong in my opinion with it all being so current.
It's the war being current that's the major problem here, obviously the Taliban are like the teletubbies compared to Hitler and his boys, but that was 70 years ago and not now so people (except for Ze Germans) aren't too fussed about it, i'll just rent it and most likely avoid the MP as I do with all rentals.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 08, 2010, 05:51:07 PM
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 05:45:16 PM
I won't be buying this, but I have to say I'd be unhappy playing as the Taliban too if I was thinking of buying it. The war in Afghanistan is still going on and our soldiers are still dying on a daily basis, playing as the enemy would just be wrong in my opinion with it all being so current.
It's the war being current that's the major problem here, obviously the Taliban are like the teletubbies compared to Hitler and his boys, but that was 70 years ago and not now so people (except for Ze Germans) aren't too fussed about it, i'll just rent it and most likely avoid the MP as I do with all rentals.
Yeh, I agree, in 70 years time nobody will really remember about the war in Afghanistan, but then in 70 years time the world will probably be a desolute wasteland after the Americans/Russians/North Koreans/Chinese/French (*delete as appropriate) have nuked us all!!!
Perhaps they should have based the game in Northern Ireland?
It's wrong allowing people to play as the Taliban, simple as that. What's next, Call Of Duty - 9/11 where you can fly an airliner into the twin towers? I mean most people including myself would think a game like that would be wrong, and a game were you can play as the Taliban while there are news stories every other week about British soldiers dying in Afghanistan is just as wrong. They shouldn't have even set the game in Afghanistan full stop, not while there is a war on. It's in very bad taste IMO and i won't even be renting it.
Theres movies and books with US soldiers being killed by the Taliban? I can't see this medium as any different. Who i am and who i kill means nothing to me, it is just a game and i can tell the difference. In my eyes your all starting to sound like the anti-gaming zealots.
Its just art imitating life :/
I just dont get why these games are so popular.. :?
there is always going to be 2 sides to this argument, yes it is only a game, and if u are going to censor one thing, u may as well censor all games for various true life content for example call of duty(i forget which one) is a direct map of chernobyl, ,maybe it is about time we moved on from past events,, but the other side to the argument is yes while our boys n girls are out there fighting i dont think it is a good idea to have the ability to play as the taliban, in my opinion this has gone a little too far
Quote from: Failed on September 08, 2010, 08:01:04 PM
Theres movies and books with US soldiers being killed by the Taliban? I can't see this medium as any different. Who i am and who i kill means nothing to me, it is just a game and i can tell the difference. In my eyes your all starting to sound like the anti-gaming zealots.
I'm not anti gaming or a zealot, the games about world war 2 are depicting events that happened a very long time ago, the war in Afghanistan is happening now. I have a friend over there now and last time i saw him he was a complete mess because he had no choice but to kill someone for the first time. I am just trying to see it from the point of view of a parent who has lost a child or someone who has lost a partner while they fighting over there. And how can they even treat the subject matter sensitively if the only time you play as the Taliban is online? Sorry but it's just my opinion and I don't mean to sound like an anti gaming zealot, hell I hate people like that and this is the first time I have EVER thought that a game has gone too far. I won't mention it again though.
every body is entitled to their opinion , it would be interesting to hear what our boys n girls think of the game though
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 08, 2010, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: Failed on September 08, 2010, 08:01:04 PM
Theres movies and books with US soldiers being killed by the Taliban? I can't see this medium as any different. Who i am and who i kill means nothing to me, it is just a game and i can tell the difference. In my eyes your all starting to sound like the anti-gaming zealots.
I'm not anti gaming or a zealot, the games about world war 2 are depicting events that happened a very long time ago, the war in Afghanistan is happening now. I have a friend over there now and last time i saw him he was a complete mess because he had no choice but to kill someone for the first time. I am just trying to see it from the point of view of a parent who has lost a child or someone who has lost a partner while they fighting over there. And how can they even treat the subject matter sensitively if the only time you play as the Taliban is online? Sorry but it's just my opinion and I don't mean to sound like an anti gaming zealot, hell I hate people like that and this is the first time I have EVER thought that a game has gone too far. I won't mention it again though.
I agree with that 100% :)
I'm no anti gaming zealoit either, now, back to running over civilians in Mafia II ;D
Quote from: Jaynestown on September 08, 2010, 11:46:11 PM
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on September 08, 2010, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: Failed on September 08, 2010, 08:01:04 PM
Theres movies and books with US soldiers being killed by the Taliban? I can't see this medium as any different. Who i am and who i kill means nothing to me, it is just a game and i can tell the difference. In my eyes your all starting to sound like the anti-gaming zealots.
I'm not anti gaming or a zealot, the games about world war 2 are depicting events that happened a very long time ago, the war in Afghanistan is happening now. I have a friend over there now and last time i saw him he was a complete mess because he had no choice but to kill someone for the first time. I am just trying to see it from the point of view of a parent who has lost a child or someone who has lost a partner while they fighting over there. And how can they even treat the subject matter sensitively if the only time you play as the Taliban is online? Sorry but it's just my opinion and I don't mean to sound like an anti gaming zealot, hell I hate people like that and this is the first time I have EVER thought that a game has gone too far. I won't mention it again though.
I agree with that 100% :
I'm no anti gaming zealoit either, now, back to running over civilians in Mafia II ;D
lol
I must say this looks right up my street
Youu can play as the Taliban?
Woah, thats awesomeee!
if theres 2 sides to every story, id like to play as them. See what theyre seeing, experiencing etc etc.
jussayin'
Medal of Honor must sell 'at least three million copies' for sequel consideration
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EA's upcoming Medal of Honor is a risky proposition for the company. Unlike Activision's Modern Warfare series, Danger Close's game is based upon a real-life conflict. With battles ongoing in the Middle East, MOH has rightfully attracted its fair share of controversy -- some are eager to say that the game is simply going too far.
The military advisors EA has hired have the difficult job of "selling authenticity and realism" while making sure "it didn't go too far." Originally titled Medal of Honor: Anaconda, the game's pitch was essentially "Black Hawk Down for Afghanistan." It would be based on a failed operation called Anaconda, where a Navy SEAL was dragged to his death by Al Qaeda fighters. One consultant told the New York TImes that the original concept "hit a little too close to home" and would "put a sour taste in our brothers' mouths."
Medal of Honor has evolved over its development, with a new found focus on "telling the soldier's story." One designer told the NYT that, differing from Infinity Ward's approach to the genre, "we want the player to feel, not like they're in a movie, but like they're in Afghanistan." Funding such an ambitious goal is certainly not cheap, with executive producer Greg Goodrich telling the newspaper that "if the game doesn't sell at least three million copies, I'm not going to be able to do another one."
Certainly, the stakes are high for EA, attempting to capitalize on the success of its competitor's flagship franchise. But will Medal of Honor's approach resonate with gamers? We'll find out in one month's time.
Controvery aside, I empathize to those that lose loved ones in combat.
With that said, it's a free market, which means the consumer should be the one to dictate if they want something or not.
Make the game available to anyone (of age) that wishes to buy it. If people are offended by it, they simply don't buy it. If enough people are offended by it and enough sales are lost, then EA made a bad "business" call. It's that simple.
The world needs to put on it's big girl panties and grow the f*** up.
Quote from: nCogNeato on September 13, 2010, 08:09:17 PM
The world needs to put on it's big girl panties and grow the f*** up.
hoo raaa!
MOH "not about the Taliban or Al-Qaeda"
Greg Goodrich has told Eurogamer that the new Medal of Honor uses the Afghanistan war, Taliban insurgents and Al-Qaeda because that's where the game's stars, the Tier One Operators, were deployed.
"The story that we wanted to tell was about these guys in this initial fight, and the individuals that we hooked up with happened to be doing it there," the game's executive producer explained in an interview published today (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-09-16-medal-of-honors-greg-goodrich-interview).
"It's an historical fiction inspired by these guys in an historical event, like Saving Private Ryan... That's where they were."
Speaking in light of the recent controversy surrounding MOH's playable Taliban soldiers, Goodrich said the game may be set in Afghanistan but the story it tells is designed to honour Coalition forces, not to exploit them.
"Games are the medium of our time. You and me - this is our medium and how we tell our stories.
"I think a large majority of the individuals who are currently talking about it [negatively] in that way don't understand that this is our best way of being able to honour a group of individuals, to tell a story, to shine a light on a community of warriors that need to be honoured," he explained.
"This game is not about the Taliban, it's not about Al-Qaeda, it's not about the Chechen or Uzebek fighters. It's not the Afghan war. It's about a group of individuals going through an event and us paying tribute to that."
Last night EA CEO John Riccitiello waded into the debate, blaming the media for the furore surrounding the game.
"The controversy... kind of caught me by surprise," he said at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in California.
"No-one noticed" the option to play as a Taliban soldier in multiplayer "until a journalist decided to put the game box in front of a mom who'd lost her son in Afghanistan to create some controversy," he insisted.
"I think that says more about the newspapers than it does the game industry. Having said that we're incredibly sensitive to the challenges that a non-gamer who doesn't really understand what I've just described might imagine when a journalist who also doesn't understand a game describes it to her. It tends to excite a little bit of angst."
Quote from: GamerMan316 on September 16, 2010, 11:22:43 PM
"No-one noticed" the option to play as a Taliban soldier in multiplayer "until a journalist decided to put the game box in front of a mom who'd lost her son in Afghanistan to create some controversy," he insisted.
"I think that says more about the newspapers than it does the game industry. Having said that we're incredibly sensitive to the challenges that a non-gamer who doesn't really understand what I've just described might imagine when a journalist who also doesn't understand a game describes it to her. It tends to excite a little bit of angst."
wow, what a nob-head reporter
Quote from: Sarge on September 08, 2010, 06:12:49 PM
Perhaps they should have based the game in Northern Ireland?
Then I could be in it. :)
while I don't agree with the content of the game, I still think the reporter in question is a self serving prick who is just out to spark controversy.
Quote from: sambo on September 17, 2010, 09:48:33 AM
Quote from: Sarge on September 08, 2010, 06:12:49 PM
Perhaps they should have based the game in Northern Ireland?
Then I could be in it. :)
I believe I said that about 10 posts ago.
Quote from: Sarge on September 17, 2010, 04:29:06 PM
Quote from: sambo on September 17, 2010, 09:48:33 AM
Quote from: Sarge on September 08, 2010, 06:12:49 PM
Perhaps they should have based the game in Northern Ireland?
Then I could be in it. :)
I believe I said that about 10 posts ago.
That's why I quoted you Sarge!!! :P
Achievements (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/medal-of-honor/achievements/)
MOH sets franchise pre-order record
Tali-blam!!!!
More people have pre-ordered controversial shooter Medal of Honor than any other game in the franchise's eleven-year history, Electronic Arts has announced.
Danger Close Studio and DICE's Afghanistan FPS is one of EA's top "pre-selling" action games ever, apparently.
Earlier this month EA said MOH must sell more than three million copies or there will be no sequel.
MOH hit the headlines when it emerged that players can assume the role of Taliban soldiers in the multiplayer portion of the game.
It had already attracted attention for being set in an ongoing real life war.
A multiplayer beta is due to hit the PC on 4th October. PC gamers will be able to download the beta client on 1st October from the official site. The beta will end at 11.59pm PST on 7th October (just before 8am the day after in the UK).
The game is out in Europe on 15th October.
Analysts criticise EA's MOH Taliban cut
Videogame analysts have criticised EA for renaming Medal of Honor's Taliban faction to Opposing Force, one even accusing the US company of "caving in".
EA confirmed (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-10-01-ea-axes-taliban-from-medal-of-honor) last Friday that it had dropped the Taliban moniker for the faction that fights against Allied forces in the multiplayer section of the game.
It said it took the decision in response to feedback from soldiers and their families.
"I'm a little surprised and disappointed," Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter told Eurogamer.
"I think that the political pressure is pretty silly, and don't think most gamers care. While it's definitely in bad taste to play as the Taliban, it's historically accurate to portray the conflict as having two sides, and technically appropriate to allow a player to play either side.
"The crazy thing is that there has been no uproar about the ability to play the Nazis in Call of Duty multiplayer, and that's been offered for a long time.
"Nobody can claim that the Taliban are any more evil than the Nazis, but apparently the Politically Correct police don't care about bad guys from their parents' or grandparents' generation.
"My preference is to see developers make games the way that they want, and to let the market decide if it's a good idea or a bad idea. In this case, the backlash wasn't from the gaming community, but from the press, and I think it's a mistake to cave in.
"For the record, I'm not a fan of the Taliban, and wouldn't mind seeing them fight the Nazis in a game, so that no matter who wins, one of them always loses - sort of like Alien vs. Predator."
Last month EA CEO John Riccitiello blamed the controversy surrounding Medal of Honor on the media.
"No one noticed [the game] ... until a journalist decided to put the game box in front of a mom who'd lost her son in Afghanistan to create some controversy," he said. "I think that says more about the newspapers than it does the game industry."
Colin Sebastian, of Lazard Capital Markets, said EA "probably wants to have its cake and eat it too".
"The game has already benefited from a lot of free publicity from the Taliban issue, and so they can now take the high road and remove that label from the game.
"On the other hand, I suspect they also don't want to take the risk that the issue blows out of proportion and distracts from the other qualities of the game."
Jesse Divnich, vice president of Capital Research at EEDAR, labelled EA's decision "absurd".
"Personally, I would have implemented at least the option to toggle between the word Taliban and OpFor.
"And what is most absurd about all of this is simply a name, a seven letter word. They are not changing how the game looks, plays, or feels, they are simply doing a 'Find All: Taliban, Replace With: OpFor'.
"I hope those who opposed Medal of Honor's release woke up this morning with a smile on their face, only to look themselves in the mirror and realize how hallow of a victory they've truly won."
Medal of Honor will release for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on 15th October.
A sensible man
Metareview: Medal of Honor
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In our review of Medal of Honor (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/12/medal-of-honor-review/) we said the "campaign is an exceptional experience, but the total package simply doesn't beat Call of Duty." The real drag was the game's "unremarkable" multiplayer, developed by DICE, not standing up to the single-player campaign or being able to headshot Call of Duty's twitch-based multiplayer, its clear inspiration and competition. Critical opinion of Medal of Honor is definitely mixed.
* Eurogamer (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-10-12-medal-of-honor-review) (80/100): "As a game about the Afghanistan war that does its absolute utmost to avoid being about the Afghanistan war, Medal of Honor is arguably just a shooting gallery spliced with a fairground ride and a solid multiplayer accessory which owes a lot to Bad Company 2."
* 1Up (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3181860&p=4) (B): "But while the multiplayer is very much a worthwhile experience, it lacks the scope and grandeur of Modern Warfare 2, let alone the upcoming Black Ops. By comparison, the number of play modes and customization/rank options seem quite limited, and it's hard to believe fevered Call of Duty or Bad Company 2 players will break from their current favorites to dedicate themselves to Medal of Honor."
* Game Informer (http://gameinformer.com/games/medal_of_honor/b/xbox360/archive/2010/10/12/ea-s-reboot-fails-to-polish-tarnished-medal-of-honor-franchise.aspx) (70/100): "All the parts for a great multiplayer experience are here – class unlocks, a variety of familiar modes, lots of guns – but they don't come together in a way that makes Medal of Honor a must-play shooter. Military buffs may enjoy the game on some level, but in such a densely packed genre, EA must try harder to stand out."
* IGN (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1127285p1.html) (60/100): "Swinging wildly between the horrors and danger of war and unrealistic action movie moments and hampered by a surplus of boring scripted sequences, not even DICE's talented multiplayer designers are able to elevate Medal of Honor to something memorable."
* Giant Bomb (http://www.giantbomb.com/medal-of-honor/61-29336/reviews/) (3/5): "But all of those scripting bugs and boring unlockables quickly add up, death-of-a-thousand-cuts style. In the absolutely ruthless world of online shooters, there's little room for weakness. Medal of Honor alternates between its derivative style and its annoying technical glitches way too frequently to rise above the crowd."
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... it's hard to believe fevered Call of Duty or Bad Company 2 players will break from their current favorites to dedicate themselves to Medal of Honor ...
I'm pretty 'cited for the new CoD, per annum ofcourse, but this time it may elevate itself above IW and make Treyarch the 'better CoD producer'.
EA: Medal of Honor a "clear success"
Despite middling review scores (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-02-ea-moh-didnt-meet-quality-expectations) and analyst scepticism (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-10-26-ea-sports-mma-dead-on-arrival), Medal of Honor has been an unmitigated success story for EA, CEO John Riccitiello has insisted.
Speaking at an investor call earlier today, he said, "The game has exceeded our plan and expectations – sell-through and sell-in.
"It is an absolutely clear success on a business front. Consumer feedback has been strong, suggesting we've got a franchise now that we can successfully sequel in the future. I think it's the first step for this franchise back into the marketplace."
Yes, sequel is a verb now.
Riccitiello revealed that the FPS franchise reboot has now sold two million copies worldwide.
The game launched on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 last month. Eurogamer wasn't among the naysayers – we deemed it worthy of a very respectable 8/10 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-10-12-medal-of-honor-review).
This game is sh*t. The single player is ok,but,no,it's crap.
As for the MP.Total sh*t.So glitchy and,well,it's just bad.Trading mine in for Cod black ops next week.
Sorry,just a bad game.
Quote from: Sarge on November 04, 2010, 06:19:39 PM
This game is sh*t. The single player is ok,but,no,it's crap.
As for the MP.Total sh*t.So glitchy and,well,it's just bad.Trading mine in for Cod black ops next week.
Sorry,just a bad game.
I almost bought it Saturday, but i remembered you saying it wasn't very good and with you being 'Master of CoD', i take your 'CoDword'
Quote from: Failed on November 05, 2010, 08:57:22 PM
Quote from: Sarge on November 04, 2010, 06:19:39 PM
This game is sh*t. The single player is ok,but,no,it's crap.
As for the MP.Total sh*t.So glitchy and,well,it's just bad.Trading mine in for Cod black ops next week.
Sorry,just a bad game.
I almost bought it Saturday, but i remembered you saying it wasn't very good and with you being 'Master of CoD', i take your 'CoDword'
Wise move.Rent it for the achievments obviously,but don't buy it.It's a poor mans CoD/Battlefield.
The AI are terrible,the levels are all quite small and it is very linear.No chance of freedom to explore,flank etc.
Same online. If you see a pile of rocks for a good sniping position,then unlucky! You aint getting up there.
I get pissed off from getting shot from nowhere whilst covering behind a rock .How I get done most of the time is quite unbelievable!
The only good thing is the killstreak awards,but they are mainly just a rocket salvo after salvo,so no helicopter etc.
Just a poor game and can't wait to get rid of it.Unusual for me as I still have my Gears games!! :o
Must be bad then. :(
Black Ops soon anywho
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In other news, I got Medal of Honor 'limited edition' (yes, I know, very special). It includes some freebies and I was curious if I actually have to download the freebies or if they are installed at time of installing the game?
I played it long enough to get another 25 GS, I'm awesome. Playing on easy, only died three times. I should move up to the 'I am awesome' mode.
I've never played MoH, so I can't answer from experience. However, if it works like all of the other 'limited edition' games I've had, you have 2 possibilities.
1. The content is on a disc, most likely a separate (2nd) disc. When you play this 'bonus' disc in your console, you'll be prompted to install your 'bonus' content. It's very straightforward, and great for used copies since the bonus disc can be used multiple times.
2. The content is given through online redemption code(s). Inside the game packaging you'll find 1 or more codes that must be entered to download the content (see instructions). These codes could be Xbox LIVE Marketplace codes that you redeem directly from your Xbox 360 Dashboard (the most common), or possibly an in-game code that has to be entered from a menu while playing the game (found in a lot of EA published games like Dragon Age or Bad Company). Codes can only be redeemed once, so if you bought a used copy you most likely won't be able to use the codes.
I bought two new copies from amazon, had a dad deal going on, this game was 19 bucks and this game was also in on the buy one get one half price titles.
I installed it last night and the game, being EA, comes with an online passcode. Once it installed, it gave me some message about the online store to see the content included. I saw several things to buy, and some free videos and I believe a map pak that was able to bownloaded for free. I was always just curious as to what I actually gained. Same thing happened when I got BFBC2 upon release. Just wonder if there is a place that says this is the extras you got etc. Only one disc in both titles. No big deal I guess.
This doesn't really answer your question, but at least you know what you're looking for. ;)
Quote from: GamerMan316 on July 14, 2010, 11:50:37 AM
Limited edition Medal of Honor coming
Electronic Arts has announced a limited edition version of Medal of Honor, the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 game due out this October.
Pre-order the game via the MOH website (http://www.medalofhonor.com/en_GB) and you'll get an exclusive weapon, the MP7. You'll also be able to access the TOZ-194 and 870MC2 shotguns from day one, without having to unlock them. And all this for the same price as the regular edition.
"Access to a weapon like the MP7 will allow players to experience a tool developed with the Special Operations Community in mind," said exec producer Greg Goodrich.
"With its light weight, high rate of fire and its ability to penetrate body armor, the MP7 handles like a pistol yet allows targets to be engaged like a rifle."
Medal of Honor is out on 15th October.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on August 01, 2010, 11:18:40 AM
There's A Battlefield 3 Beta Invite In Your Medal Of Honor Limited Edition
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EA sweetens the deal for players picking up the limited edition of the modern-day Medal of Honor reboot on October 12, with a beta invite for DICE's highly anticipated Battlefield 3 in every package.
We've heard nary a peep regarding Battlefield 3 since EA COO John Pleasants mentioned it back in June of 2009. All we've known since then is that the game is in development.
Now we know a sure-fire way to get into the beta.
Along with some extra weapons and a remastered version of Medal of Honor: Frontline (exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version), picking up the $59.99 limited edition of Medal of Honor ensures players a spot in the Battlefield 3 beta test, which should happen within twelve months of Medal of Honor's release, according to the EA beta website.
Medal of Honor goes on sale on October 12 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. I get the feeling sales numbers will be much higher now that this news has hit.