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Rumoured Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Could Reintroduce General Shepherd

Campaign details around the rumoured new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 have leaked.

The information comes from Twitter user RalphsValve, whose previous leaks were included in reports that Call of Duty 2022 will include a morality system and make significant changes to Warzone. In a new infodump, they claim that the game's campaign - said to be based around drug cartels - will offer "new facets of companion interactivity", alongside plenty of returning characters.

The involvement of Task Force 141 means that there'll be plenty of returning Modern Warfare characters. Captain Price and Ghost will feature, and the game will reportedly also include Soap, Roach, and General Shepherd. The last one would represent the return of one of the series' most recognizable villains and hints that the game will reimagine key moments from Infinity Ward's 2009 sequel. 

The companion interactivity, meanwhile, means that you'll be able to decide whether you go in guns-blazing, or sneak through. In close-quarters battle, you'll be able to request and assist with breach-and-clear sections, and "choices you make will determine who on your team will die."

These leaks cover the first two missions of the game (and do contain some potential spoilers, so be careful if you plan to explore the entire thread), where Task Force 141, returning from 2019's Modern Warfare reboot, will be accompanied by "several other members of the domestic military."

Concept art included in RalphsValve's thread shows off some of those characters, as well as an environment reminiscent of the 2009 Modern Warfare 2's iconic Favela map, which would fit with the rumored cartel theme of this campaign.

As with any leak of this kind, it's worth taking specific details with a pinch of salt, as they're likely to change ahead of release. That said, Call of Duty 2022 is already expected to be a follow-up to Modern Warfare 2019, and the cartel-themed campaign has been rumored multiple times, so even though we're unlikely to find out for sure until next summer, it's a pretty safe bet as to what next year's game will look like.

For more on Call of Duty, here's everything we know about this year's entry, Call of Duty: Vanguard. 

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Reunion Happening For One Last Time

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has a special place in the hearts of gamers.

It evokes extreme nostalgia amongst many and a simple mention of the game can lead to hours of stories, reminiscing of childhood moments spent playing with friends.

A large proportion of Call of Duty players believe the game is yet to be topped. The only negative is, due to it being released so long ago, nobody is currently playing the game. Fans have moved on to more updated games and MW2 has been left on the shelf.

For this reason, a TikToker by the name of Gmbnoah has decided to start a campaign. He has come up with the idea to get everyone back playing MW2 on December 21.

Gmbnoah’s idea will allow players to go back on their favourite game on a day where servers will be full, chats will be active and it won’t take hours to find games, as it would on any other day.

Social media has instantly responded positively to the news and looks excited to get back on the MW2 servers.

FaZe Rug joined the 5,827 people who commented on the video stating, “I’m doing this,” with lots of other influential social media stars also commenting in a similar fashion.

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It also doesn’t appear like this will be a one-off. If this event takes off, Gmbnoah has been responding to comments regarding bringing back other CoD games from the dead. Fans of the franchise will be able to turn the clock back if this catches on. Players can go on a tour of all their favourite games from their childhood and remember what it was like to play these games in their peak.

It could also spell a change in the future of CoD, depending on how well events like these do.

With a large proportion of the fan base left longing for old games after the disappointing new releases, could we see CoD start to bring out more remastered versions of everyone’s old favourites?

December 21, put it in your diaries now and be there for one hell of a Modern Warfare 2 session!

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Top 10 Call Of Duty Games

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Call of Duty is a perennial giant. Every year, despite releasing in the 11th month of the year, the franchise outsells most other games consistently. Call of Duty: Vanguard releases this Friday, November 5th, and is poised to continue the franchise’s previous success. With its release just days away, I went ahead and ranked the Top 10 Call of Duty Games in the franchise. This list is based on opinions from gameplay experiences, factoring in what each of these titles brings to the table.

10. Call of Duty (2003) 

Never mind feeling nostalgia that takes me back to my 21st year on this earth, this was the birth of a storied franchise. While only giving us a single-player campaign, 2003’s Call of Duty was the first game in the series. The epic opening Soviet mission alone earns this entry a spot in the Top 10 Call of Duty Games.

9. Call of Duty 3 (2006) Credit: Activision

In 2006 the Xbox 360 was a year old and Call of Duty 3 took advantage of that technology. It expanded Call of Duty  2’s eight-player lobbies to 24 player lobbies. The game also launched on the previous console generation allowing 16 player lobbies for those systems.

The campaign was solid as it continued the vignette style of the previous two games. It also added scripted sequences and single button quick-time events. It was not a technological masterpiece by any means, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of Call of Duty Players

8. Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) Credit: Activision

In Black Ops, we went back time again to the 1960s, and Call of Duty dipped its toe into the Cold War and CIA wetwork missions. With this, we got new tech in both the campaign and in multiplayer. These were in the form of killstreaks and weapon attachments that became more customizable than ever before. We were introduced to one of the most iconic maps ever in Call of Duty, Nuketown. This map would go on to be included in numerous games.

Zombies are back after a year off, this time giving you the chance to kill the undead as JFK, Richard Nixon, and Fidel Castro. Black Ops was also the first time COD points were earned, which you could use for weapons, cosmetics, and other in-game items.

7. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) 

Modern Warfare 3 builds on the success of the past two Modern Warfare games. Not only did the game boast 36 multiplayer maps that were a combination of new and old, such as Terminal, but new game modes like Kill Confirmed. This game mode is now a staple in Call of Duty multiplayer playlists.

The campaign returned to vignette-style which was a welcome change from the past linear stories. A new mode called Survival was added as well. This was another wave-style game mode. The franchise felt like it could do no wrong and continued the tradition of a solid online experience with a fun campaign.

6. World at War (2008) Credit: Activision

After a year off from World War 2, Treyarch returned the series to World War 2. World at War earns a spot in the top 10 just for the introduction of the infamous Zombie Mode, but the game also built on the mechanics of Call of Duty 4 into a pre-digital era. We got new killstreaks such as the attack dogs. Maps like the village map of Nakin made this game a blast to play.

World at War also introduced online and split-screen co-op, taking a page from competitor Halo’s book. As previously stated, this title gave us the first look at a Zombie Mode in Call of Duty. While the mode has evolved, the first time you ever shoot a Zombie Nazi in the face is still the most satisfying.

5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) Courtesy Activision

After dealing with an identity crisis during the last generation of consoles, Call of Duty decided to go back to its roots before the new console wars began. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reinvigorated a series and finally gave us a worthy title of the current platforms. While the past titles had some fun mechanics, none were innovative, we never felt satisfied that we were getting a unique experience.

We were instantly taken back to a nostalgic place but with current-generation graphics. Players did not have to go play a graphically inferior game to experience the type of gameplay that made the franchise great. With the addition of a battle pass, game modes like Gunfight and Warzone, playing with a squad became more important than ever. Infinity Ward put together a product that brought players like me back to the franchise. Plus, Activision has locked me in for its last three games, including the upcoming Vanguard. That is why 2019’s Modern Warfare earns this spot in the top 5.

4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) Credit: Activision

After campaigns that took place during World War 2 and the 1960s, we returned to a present-day battlefield. This game picked up from the previous entry in the Modern Warfare series. The story is filled with twists and turns that include the controversial airport terminal massacre mission and betrayal at the highest level.

Multiplayer had few changes from the first entry. However, with added perks and killstreaks, the game’s main focus did not skip a beat. It was not broken so they did not need to fix it, and the addition of new maps like Rust and Terminal and the return of favorites like Vacant, Strike, and Crash make this one of the top Call of Duty titles ever.

3. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) Courtesy Activision

2020 was a very odd year but one thing that stayed the same was a new Call of Duty came out. After the franchise had seen somewhat of a rebirth the previous year, there was really nowhere to go but up. With the next generation of consoles hitting the markets there were high expectations. While the full title may be a mouthful, my jaw dropped seeing the game on the Xbox Series X. The graphical upgrades and frame rates are where Black Ops Cold War shines, literally. The lighting and textures immerse you into the matches.

Cold War offered a solid campaign, coupled with a fun and replayable Zombie mode. More weapons, attachments, perks, and killstreaks enhanced the multiplayer experience. The game integrated Warzone into its seasons. Both Modern Warfare (2019) and Cold War weapons could be used. The battle pass returned and seasons had fun and exciting themes like ’80s action movies and Donnie Darko. Cold War also followed suit from 2019’s game and brought back classic maps like Raid. If Cold War is a sign of things to come, the future looks bright for the franchise.

2. Call of Duty: Black Ops II Credit: Activision

After a five-year run from 2007 to 2011 of amazing games that all built on the success of its predecessor, Black Ops II stormed onto the scene. Not only did the game boast a fantastic campaign set in both the 1980s and the 2020s, but the multiplayer got an overhaul as well. No longer were kills the main focus.

Killstreaks became scorestreaks, so getting things like assists and zone captures (in Domination) became just as important. Weapons also got an upgrade as every weapon was given its own level with the progression that earned you attachments and skins for that weapon. Zombies also returned as it had in the past Treyarch installments of the game. Black Ops II also introduced my favorite Call of Duty Maps of all time – Raid and Hijacked

1. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) 

In 2007, Activision decided to step out of the World War II era and into the present-day with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. From the epic scene of the nuke going off from your chopper in the campaign to the iconic maps like Crash and Vacant in multiplayer, the next generation of first-person shooters had arrived. The original Modern Warfare introduced a leveling system that we had never seen before; the prestige system. This mechanic is in countless games over several genres.

A first-person shooter meshed with RPG elements, the more you leveled up, the more you unlocked things. Killstreaks and player perks allowed players more ways to battle. This was the beginning of a run of critically acclaimed titles that still stand the test of time. This is what earns Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare the top spot for our Top 10 Call of Duty Games.

Top 10 Call of Duty Games Conclusion

During the years between 2003 to 2012, Activision gave us a product we could say is paving the way for the future of first-person shooters. The only game in that timespan that did not make the top ten is Call of Duty 2, due to its limited multiplayer lobby sizes. However, during the last generation of the console wars, the franchise seemed lost and was unable to set itself apart from games such as Battlefield and Titanfall.

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The past two entries seem to have righted the ship and Vanguard should follow suit nicely. If my experience with the beta is any indication of what to expect, the 61 gigabytes the game is taking up on my Xbox Series X hard drive is well allocated.