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Agree Spectre. If you lay everything out without being blinded by their official promotional videos or YouTube puppets like Ali-A; you can see that everything 'new' is just a twist on the existing formula or has been renamed to seem 'fresh'. Some players may think the 'create a soldier' is an amazing addition but it's actually just the standard CAC with the option to add a few helmets or clothes. This does not constitute to revolutionary in my book. The destructible environments is incredibly embarrassing compared to the scale of destruction in BF4. I am not one of those wowed when a lamppost falls over or a door gets blown off its hinges. Blitz is just CTF without the flags and is badly implemented with unbalanced maps and favorable spawns. There is also no incentive for the objective so players tend to camp out the defence portal to sacrifice a win for the sake of their K/D. In terms of visuals; this game is not of the standard expected. The campaign which was raved about for months is also just a 4 hour scripted bore which is also extremely pathetic for such a large franchise in this day and age. It's the stuff that has been eliminated that I find really disappointing for this game. Omitting the likes of Hardpoint was a surprise but not as much as HQ which was a very popular gametype in the series. As mentioned; the removal of scorestreaks is gameplay suicide and I will never understand why they have done this. The lack of a detailed combat record and theater mode is yet another example of a depleted product. I wish that someone heavily tied to the franchise on YouTube regarding early-access would just be honest instead of painting the game as a groundbreaking next gen title. I know the likes of Ali-A are tools for free advertising for Activision but surely someone has to be man enough to get the publishers hand out of their arse and just deliver a honest and damning preview of the title instead of glorifying false promises and expectations. I don't know whether the franchise has clouded people's hopes and acceptance of games these days but Ghosts has fallen extremely short for a videogame in today's market and for the franchise as a whole. I for one will not be blinded by gimmicks but it's a shame people on YouTube and IW dressed the game as something that it wasn't.

This game was very gimmicky. Character customization, "destructible" environments, and "OMG New game types!" - that aren't really new at all. They are just old game types cut in half (Blitz is half of Capture the Flag for example. I'd rather have CTF). And nobody even bothers to "blow up" the environment anymore anyway. It's not useful. Character customization is just as silly; useless. I'll be buying Bf4 on Ps4 when I get my tax check.

I think the way the product is produced has made the community play less effectively. They have eliminated scorestreaks which has had a detrimental effect on the way some players in certain modes play. KC was brilliant in Black Ops 2 with tags counting towards the killstreak ladder. Now they have removed this; it's brought the killwhores out of the woodwork and combine this with some of the poor and oversized maps; the games don't flow as tidily or enjoyably in my opinion. Treyarch introduced gameplay incentives - rewards for playing the objective which expanded on the traditional gunplay elements which was a very welcome addition and helped boost weaker plays also. I am still wracking my brain as to why Infinity Ward didn't take this essential concept forward. I enjoyed Ghosts at first but for me; they have omitted too many features and the game hasn't moved on in what was supposed to be a next gen outing. On PC; this game looks as poor as MW2 and worse than BFBC2 from 2009 and it just doesn't have the nice design touches or innovation Treyarch has brought previously. The removal of gameplay elements has brought this game back into the 'noob' generation which I thought we left behind years ago.

One of the best and most sensible posts i've seen relating to COD and current state of play. The main problem with COD is the community not the actual product that is produced

I didn't mind reskinned maps but at the expense of new ones disappoints me. Black Ops 2 saw Nuketown, Firing Range and Summit reintroduced and the latter two at a price. I think Treyarch's maps in that game weren't of the standard of the likes of WaW or the original Black Ops but bringing back the classics after a massive online campaign from a minority of the community gave them a get out of jail free card. I don't really want to see any 'classics' now. It would just be further embarrassing. If they want to delve into the past for nostalgia; just give us the map for free as a gesture to the community instead of replacing potential new map slot and putting a hefty price on the package. I have no interest in Extinction either so that part of the content is worthless for me. If they reskin any MW maps for Ghosts; it would be ridiculous.

Stoke v Liverpool! What a game! End To end stuff, very exciting, also Liverpool came out 5-3 winners so it was even better...

Not sure what challenge Dave had to do to unlock this!

The thing is it gets all this hate, its not a bad game yes it has its faults I would say most if not all games I've played have, nothing is perfect and we have a right to moan but to cone out and call it crap, come on!Number of people online, I'll take your word for it, its irrelevant to me until there's no lobbies. Please don't take this as fanboyism, I actually think think blops2 was a better game and for all its faults I've played shit ton of battlefield this weekend now that isn't perfect either, but I found a way to play it...ie have some fun playing it.

Annie from "Misery."

$50 for a year. http://www.amazon.com/1-Year-PlayStation-Plus-Membership-Digital/dp/B004RMK5QG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389560945&sr=8-1&keywords=playstation+plus

You guys aren't missing anything... Seriously.

I'm sure mine said 14 day free trial but I couldn't get it to work, my bundle I bought came with the full year so I didn't bother to keep trying, but the free trial was in PlayStation store.

Great last few posts, summed it up perfectly... I knew I was right to question everyone who was making out Ghosts was a masterpiece on release...

I agree. The greed is now obvious. Minimal work for maximum return. Everything is like this these days. Once a business gets all powerful, they cut corners everywhere they can to maximize profits. I don't understand.

So you're considering a shotgun for home defense? That's generally considered a solid choice, but there are some myths and misunderstandings out there. Let's walk you through the pro's and con's, and then we'll do some general tips. Pro 1) Cost. A quality shotgun is cheaper than a handgun of similar quality. Why? Because shotguns are dead simple to produce, they have few moving parts, the barrel isn't rifled (except slug guns, we'll get to that later), and they generally have looser tolerances because of that "have few moving parts" thing. This is also why semi-auto shotguns tend to be much more expensive. They need more moving parts, closer tolerances, etc. 2) Effect on target. A 20g shotgun or larger is devastating. It makes a large ragged hole. 3) Ease of aiming. Any long gun is easier to aim than a handgun because of the concept of "sight radius". Basically the longer barrel makes it easier to line up the sights, and a little deviation from having it centered creates less deviation between point of aim and point of impact. Most shotguns only have a bead sight on the front. Put your cheek where its supposed to be, put the bead on the target, pull trigger. 4) Ease of maintenance. Any idiot can oil a shotgun, and they are very simple to maintain. 5) Ease of use. Shotguns at close range are fairly easy to get proficient with. Con 1) Sucks to practice with. Remember how I said the shotgun is devastating? Physics says that also means it sucks on the shooter's end. Shotguns are high recoil. Its not something you are going to want to put 50 rounds down range in one practice session with. You can mitigate it a bit with recoil reducing stocks, reduced recoil loads, and a padded shirt...but it still sucks. 2) One handed operation sucks. A pump shotgun is slow to run one handed, impossible if you don't practice and know how. If your home invasion plan requires you to move around the house, this is a concern. Ideally you will be holing up and ambushing the intruder, but if you've got kids you need to get to and the layout of your house dictates opening doors, this is a concern. 3) Ease of use. Yeah, I know, its in the pro section as being easy to become proficient with. It is. The shotgun is easy to gain a base proficiency with, but difficult to master. Reloading sucks. Controlling recoil for faster followup shots sucks. Ok, now that you have a base understanding, let's clear up some misunderstandings. 1) Shotguns are "point and shoot". No. The shot is only slightly larger than the end of the barrel at 5-10 yards. It doesn't spread that quickly. 2) Birdshot is good for self defense. No. Fuck no. Shot sucks for penetration. Shot is round, which means shot has a terrible sectional density, which means it won't penetrate as deeply as a bullet of the same weight. Buck shot relies on having a butt ton of power behind it. Bird shot is simply too light, so even with a butt ton of power behind it, it loses inertia very quickly. Birdshot will rapidly slow and lose penetration and it is unlikely to get to anything vital. Bird shot is for birds and small game. Buckshot is for people. 3) Shotguns are safer in the house because they won't penetrate walls. No. Drywall ain't stopping buck shot. Know your background. Which shotgun should I buy? Stick with a pump if you are a beginner. Semi-autos are pricey and can be very finicky on what type of ammo they run. The last thing you need in a self defense shooting is a stuck shell that won't extract and your gun is down. The market leaders are the Remington 870 and the Mossberg 500. I like the Mossberg because the safety is up on to where its easy to see and can be ran with either hand. I carry the 870 because that's what my department mandates. Differences in quality are minor. Smooth bore only. SMOOTH BORE ONLY!! No rifled barrels. Rifled barrels are for slugs. Running shot through a rifled barrel will result in a doughnut shaped impact, because imparting spin on the shot shell imparts centrifugal force which makes the shot spread out too much and in odd patterns. There are slugs you can safely run through smooth barrels. There are no shot shells you can run through rifled barrels. Sights? Personal preference. Traditional bead, two beads, rifle sights, ghost rings, they all have their place and all have pro's and con's. If anyone is real interested, I can walk through them. For short range use, a bead set up is fine and will likely be the fastest to acquire. You bought your shotgun, now what? Take it to the range. The first thing you need to do is pattern it with different kind of shells. This will show you how much it spreads at various distances, and also what types of shells it likes. Now run some drills. As you work on your speed, learn the feel of your gun. Pump actions can be "short stroked", where you didn't move the pump far enough forward to cycle it correctly. Try to stress yourself and make sure you don't short stroke under pressure. What type of ammo should I use? Depending on how it patterns and how recoil sensitive you are, 00 buck or #1 buck are the preferred rounds. #4 buck is the absolute smallest you should go. Understand that #4 buck =/= #4 bird. 000 buck is available, and gives you bigger shot in exchange for less pellets per shell. I haven't tried 000 myself, I think 00 is the sweet spot. How should I store it? SHOTGUNS ARE NOT DROP SAFE! Modern handguns are designed so that if you drop them, they won't go off (when everything works like it should). Shotguns have free floating firing pins and can discharge when dropped. Keep this in mind when storing. *I* store mine in a wall safe near my bed with the tube full, the action mostly closed, and the chamber empty. If it tumbles out of the safe, its not going to go off. The action isn't locked, so there's no button to push before I can work the pump to chamber the first round. This can be done quietly by going slow. What accessories do I need? I highly recommend a light. You need to identify your target and using a flashlight and a shotgun is impractical. A forestock light makes this a much simpler proposition. A side saddle for more ammunition is optional. Questions?

Tommy I think I have two of the 7 day trials. I'll send you the codes when I get home

check that site out. Has accuracy plots with each attachments. Plus comparisons. Real nice.

You won't regret it. Its the most fun I've had on a game in years. So much to do. I'm sure I'll buy the next CoD but now with Battlefield and all it offers CoD really need to change some things to bring me back to wanting to play it

The only problem with IED's is you can't avoid them sometimes (like going prone on bouncing betties) If they would make the delay timer just a little bit longer, you could survive sometimes and that would be just fine for balance.

I'm late but yep.....that was the nastiest thing I have seen in year. There's a vid of it now. If this don't turn your stomach I dunnom what will https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-UXmfs2vHo I love anderson, but with his age now. This is gonna be hard to comeback from IMO.

Alrighty...looking like I probably won't renew it. Yeah, If I do upgrade consoles I will 100% get a ps4, not even considering the xbone. If I do that it will be sometime later this year...school is expensive lol.

Mine runs out next week Trevor and I don't plan on renewing it. I'm not paying for two services. I'm going to try and sell my xbox I guess. Hopefully you will change your mind and get a PS4. Chip isn't liking the Xbone very much. He wants to try and trade it for a PS4

is it getting hot in here or is it just me.