Three weeks before Modern Warfare 2 launches, here's the launch trailer. Published By Andy ChalkCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is still a few weeks away from launch, but that hasn't stopped Activision from rolling out the official launch trailer today. The new video is a rough-and-tumble tale of manly men and unflinching women, complete with an appearance by that guy who plays a competent-but-irritated military officer in practically every movie he appears in. XMOD TEKSThat's Glen Morshower, by the way—the guy who wants to know "how many they have and where they intend to use them"—and if you think I'm kidding...

Microsoft has announced a cheaper version of the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core costs $50 less than the normal Elite Series 2, and preorders are live now. The new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core (yes, that is its full name) comes in a white finish and costs $129.99/£114.99, compared to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, which retails at $179.99/£159.99. However, with the reduced price comes reduced extras. Microsoft says the new Core controller has been designed to give players more choice. The Elite Wireless Controller Series...

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller has long been our favorite high-end PC gaming controller, but its $179 price tag is a steep investment. Fortunately, Xbox just released a slightly more affordable $129 version of this excellent gamepad that has the same great build while focusing on the basics — and it comes in a snazzy white finish to boot. XMOD TEKSXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core preorders and release date The $129 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core in white is available for preorder now from Microsoft and will ship on Sept. 21. You can also...

Call of Duty: Warzone has received its last major update, including new weapons, free calling cards, and a month-long rotation of its "greatest hits." Call of Duty: Warzone's final major update has landed - two-and-a-half years after the phenomenally-popular battle royale launched and changed the series forever. XMOD TEKSWarzone, which launched as a standalone free-to-play battle royale in March 2020 following the successful launch of 2019's Modern Warfare soft reboot, was an overnight phenomenon fuelled by lockdowns that made billions of dollars for Activision. XMOD TEKSIt's seen three major maps: Verdansk, Rebirth and Caldera, sometimes awkward integration with Call of Duty...

  Every year, a new Call of Duty arrives, the franchise standard bearer for 60 frames per second gameplay and by extension, the end product of some of the industry's most talented engineers, miraculously working more effects and features into a minuscule 16.7ms per frame time slice. Based on what we've seen so far, WW2 can stand proud alongside the technological miracle that was last year's Infinite Warfare. Small issues aside, this is another beautiful-looking title, pushing the series on once again without unduly compromising the 60fps lock. XMOD TEKS To be clear though, this is just a first look...

      The Xbox One X (previously Project Scorpio) came out of the shadows last month at the E3 show. Since the console was first announced last year, gaming enthusiasts believed that the Xbox One X had the potential to crush the PlayStation 4. Sony, on the other hand, is confident that its PS4 Pro console would continue to lead the market, even after the Xbox One X launch.Here’s a head-to-head Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro comparison that gives an idea of each console’s capabilities. XMOD TEKSThe Xbox One X will deliver more power than any console on...

Infinite Warfare is no longer a requirement. The remastered version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is finally set to be released on its own. Activision today confirmed a standalone edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is on the way, with a PS4 release set for next week.Modern Warfare Remastered releases for PS4 Pro at retail and on the PlayStation Store on Tuesday, June 27, priced at $40. Activision's press release notes "other platforms"--likely meaning both PC and Xbox One--will "follow," but it doesn't provide any further specifics. Call of Duty DLC releases typically trail about a...

PS4 Pro: The ultimate FAQ    PlayStation is introducing a new choice for console gamers with PS4 Pro, a powerful addition to the PS4 family. It’s designed to offer heightened gaming experiences, whether via your existing HDTV or a new 4K TV.With its increased performance over the standard PS4, PS4 Pro represents a first for PlayStation – and in many ways, for console gaming. We’re excited by this vision, but we know many of you will have questions. That’s why we’ve built our Ultimate FAQ below.This FAQ will serve as a living document, and we’ll continue to add new questions,...

A June 27 release date for the standalone version of cult classic "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" is said to have come from an inside source at a major US retailer.Ahead of 2016's "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare," which pushed the franchise's recent sci-fi motif further than many fans had been comfortable with, publisher Activision found a way to keep its core audience on board."Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" took the first-person shooter genre and redefined it thoroughly, embracing rollercoaster cinematic storylines, multiple protagonists, contemporary global settings, and a milestone progression system that kept players glued to its multiplayer mode.It...

One of the buzzwords surrounding Microsoft's Xbox One X announcement was "4K," as the new console promises gaming in the coveted 4K resolution. But the Xbox One X isn't just for those with 4K TVs.Microsoft announced during its press event at E3 last week that the new Xbox One X will use a technique called "super-sampling" to make games on the Xbox One X look better than on an original Xbox One or Xbox One S if you have a 1080p TV. XMOD TEKSSuper-sampling essentially means that edges around in-game characters and objects will appear smoother, which should enhance the...

  Xbox One S vs PS4 Pro vs Nintendo Switch: Which is better? It's the console boss battle With Microsoft having finally unveiled the next generation Xbox One X, the video games landscape for the coming months has taken shape. The premium Xbox One X will compete with the PS4 Pro and Nintendo Switch for market share. But how do the three major consoles stack up against one another? Here is a rundown of the qualities of these three video gaming machines. XMOD TEKS SPECS COMPARISON Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X Playstation 4 PlayStation 4 Slim PlayStation...

Prepare to enter the trenches in 'Call of Duty: WWII.' After Infinite Warfare, I was ready to give up on Call of Duty. I just didn't think the futuristic space setting was very compelling and couldn't bring myself to finish the campaign. Just when I thought I was out though, Sledgehammer Games has pulled me back in. For the next installment of the franchise, the title is going back to its roots: World War II in Europe. To me, the historical Call of Duty games are the best ones, and this year's installment looks very promising.Here at E3, Activision and...