Call of Duty 3 confirmed as PS3 launch title

By Gareth Williams - 11/07/2006 - 7:41am GMT

One of the first officially announced PS3 launch titles could turn out to be the most important.

Hot on the heels of this morning's Call of Duty 3 first look, we're pleased to confirm that Call of Duty 3 has now been confirmed as a PS3 launch title, cementing the game's release date for November 17 2006.

Amongst a sea of not so impressive titles already announced for launch or just after by Sony, CoD3 is set to be the deal-breaker for most, with its jaw-dropping visuals and all-conquering immersion. Compare this to some of the more lacklustre attempts, such as Warhawk, F1, and the pretty, but flawed Heavenly Sword and you begin to see just how important this title is for the PlayStation 3.

While it's sure to sell a considerable numbers on launch of the PS3, it's certain to sell more on the Xbox 360 - with an installed base of almost five million approaching fast, leading on this platform is a certainty.

To delight your taste for carnage and all things war, we've gathered our thoughts together for a first look on the Xbox 360 version today, although we're told that there should be nothing between that and the PS3 version in terms of graphics or indeed gameplay.

Take a gander at the first look, and be sure to let your thoughts be known in the forum. We'll keep you updated as the months tick away to launch.

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Posted at 23:10 on 11 July 2006
mike_mgoblue	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! Report Reply

Posted at 09:37 on 12 July 2006
tobi	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post someone's hating! Report Reply

Posted at 18:32 on 12 July 2006
benjwano	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post love it. great when you see a comment like that (mike). there both gona be the same you muppet. go and spadge on your 360. Reply

Posted at 00:03 on 13 July 2006
Da Man	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post I don't know what you've played, but Heavenly Sword is far from lackluster. At the moment it holds the potential to be one of the best action games EVER. Great gameplay, great graphics, great music, great character animation - and it's still about 5-8 monts from release (not a launch title, maybe a launch "window" title) to improve it even more and make it even more polished. One of the most finished looking games for PS3 at E3, and a great one at that. Reply

Posted at 02:42 on 13 July 2006
Da cookie	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post has ps3 already been released in the UK Reply

Posted at 22:01 on 13 July 2006
TheFetus	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post HAHA mike_mgoblue is on drugs. let's see how much he luvs his 360 when it overheats and busts a nut before he does. Both systems will look great. PS3 just has a better game library, and the HD player and wireless ethernet built in. No extra purchase necessary. Reply

Posted at 02:51 on 14 July 2006
iceman30	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post im an xbox gamer and i still think the ps3 version will be better Reply

Posted at 21:40 on 16 July 2006
tim jones	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post mirosoft will beat sony in 2010 xbox 380 will kick ps4 ass Reply

Posted at 14:15 on 20 July 2006
spartan64	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post The Ps3 will probably cost twice as much as the 360 by the time it comes out. Ive played the 360 version and it was awesome. For all the DUMASSESS that think the 360 spontaneously combusts all the time even tho youve never played on one, IT DOESN'T! Ive played one for hours on end without the slightest of glitches. X-BOX never bullshitted its fans with fake game trailers not even running on the game system like Sony did. Here r 2 qoutes to cement my case against ps3(both were made by Sony executives). "People would buy 5 million copies of the Ps3 even if there were no games for it." and, "I think it's probably UNDERPRICED." LOL!!!!! Reply

Posted at 03:57 on 22 July 2006
Anonymous	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post Hey spartan64 you spelt quote wrong it is not spelt qoute didn't you learn english at school or something Reply

Posted at 21:54 on 23 July 2006
Josh	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post Xbox 360 in comparison to the PS3 just doesn't measure up. PS3 will have slighty better graphics, with faster loading times. PS3 has endless possibilities. Not to mention Sony holds 70% of the gaming market! xbox holds 16 and nintendo holds 13. You think that many people are just gonna switch over to the other systems cuz of a couple shiny pennies? What a joke! Both the PS1 and PS2 have sold over 100 million consoles bringing Son'y grand total to well over 200 million. PS2 sold 4 times as many consoles world wide as the XBOX did! Five times as many as the Gamecube! Wether people get the PS3 at launch or 3 years from now when it's just as cheap as the 360, every playstation fan will have a PS3....it's inevitable. 360 ain't gonna sell more 50 million world wide, Microsoft knows that! People are saving thousands of dollars just purchasing the PS3. The PS3 comes with blu-ray, which will cost $599 US. My 360 (which always freezes, that's right buddy, I OWN ONE) costed me 700 dollars Canadian. It didn't come with a HD-DVD now did it! Reply

Posted at 15:49 on 02 August 2006
2017!!	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post I cant wait till 2017 for the PS5 Reply

Posted at 17:00 on 04 August 2006
ps3man	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post i hope call of duty 3 has muiltplayer for the ps3 and 360....... Reply

Posted at 04:30 on 05 August 2006
PS3FAN	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post IS THERE REALLY GOING TO BE A PS5 IF THERE IS THEN I DON'T NO WAT TO SAY B/C THAT IS GOIN TO BED FREAKIN AWSOME....... Reply

Posted at 04:13 on 07 August 2006
PS3FAN	0 0 In response to mike_mgoblue's post The Xbox 360 version with have better graphics, sound, and online gameplay! » Go to mike_mgoblue's original post how do u no all this stuff......like xbox 380 is coming out in 2009..... Report Reply

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