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9/14/15

UPDATE 1: Compiling and formatting received info, creating imgur album, verifying with other sources

10/14/15

UPDATE 2: Didn't mean to post once every month. Personal issues arose and had to focus on other things. Almost finished with formatting compiled info, received early promo material, contacted my source and got new information. Will post info soon. Thanks.

UPDATE 3: Profile picture is from my source, seems to be OpFor logo from MW1 and MW2

11/8/15

UPDATE 1: Sorry I am delaying this for anyone who has seen this. I have been concerned about NDA violations for my source so I am trying my best to make his contributions untraceable. Imgur album will be screenshots of items in order to protect my source's confidentiality. Thank you for the patience.

12/16/15

UPDATE 1:For anyone who is looking at this, and expecting something, I'm sorry for any trouble caused. Whenever I get around to contacting my source or updating information, something always seems to occur, and it shifts my attention away. Days turn to weeks, and sometimes months. I am convinced during the holidays I will have all of the info compiled and ready to post.

UPDATE 2:I have talked to my source in person, and what has been discussed opens multiple cans of worms. Due to the unfortunate and tragic loss of lives in areas like Paris and California, various game assets (majority singleplayer) are going to be extensively reviewed and are subject to change. The story at its heart is amazing and quite emotional, so changing a name or two hopefully won't be too bad. From what my source has been saying repeatedly, MW4 is the most fun he has had in a game in years, and it has the potential to be the defining game of the current generation of consoles. So, with that being said, don't worry...

UPDATE 3:Felt uncomfortable with the profile picture I had before and changed it to something related to MW4, but in agreement with my source's NDA he signed.

1/1/16

UPDATE 1:Can't believe it's less than a year away. I have spent the past week reviewing the information with my source, in person. He feels that it would be okay to post my information dump, not too many changes were made. But please be aware, this is no representation of the final product, and every single detail is subject to change, or omission.

UPDATE 2:My source gave me intel on one of the twitter accounts being used for marketing. Apparently it is up and running, although it is private. Changed profile picture to concept promo material, approved by my source. Enjoy 2016, it will be a hell of a year for the folks in the 141.

1/29/16

UPDATE 1: PC where I had hosted the files is bricked. Thankfully the hard drive is intact and I have some of the documents on Google Drive. The wait should not be any longer if I actually focus on it. Enjoy the snow if you are on the East Coast.

2/9/16

UPDATE 1: I'm procrastinating and I know it. The one day I had enough free time to upload the imgur album was super bowl Sunday,and that meant 4 hours taken away to watch the game. Since I last posted I did get some higher quality HUD icons from my source, but they are all screenshots from the game client.Some are clear, others not as much.

2/17/16

UPDATE 1: Posting the screens from the text files are way too risky, I have traced them myself and there is no veil to hide behind. Therefore, I will post the text in this paste, as it is the best way to protect my source and his integrity. I will try to get the first section done tonight. "Quote" will be verbatim from my source, regular text is either my understanding or commentary from the text.

UPDATE 2: "Thanks ######### for reaching out to me. Per industry practices and the numerous NDAs and red tape one must use to reveal information, I will do everything I can to protect myself, and I hope you will reciprocate the favor. Any photographic material I will send you has been altered so nothing comes back to me or my co-workers." "For those not familiar with who I am, I have been working with IW for over 4 years, after I became interested in the studio during an internship. (MW3 late in development, ~2011) Growing up in a military family, I was always interested in weapon design and gunsmithing. I wanted to be the next Eugene Stoner or Browning, or Colt. Five years of being a gunsmith (working to help vets and their families was what I enjoyed the most) were fun, but it was not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. At a trade show, I was approached by a studio representative, asking for a price to use a custom gun I made (and posted on several forums) in one of their games. Needless to say, the game was a colossal flop, and it was one of the worst I have ever played. I should have charged higher. Talking to this studio rep gave me insight on weapon design in video games, and how much work it takes from all departments to make a finished product. I quit my job the next year to study game design, graphic design, and to finish my marketing degree I put on hold to work for a shop. Sleepless nights were nights well spent, as I finished all three of my goals in less than 4 years, and landed an internship at IW. For Ghosts, I was all over the weapon design process, and although there are certainly mixed feelings about the game, I am proud of what me and my co-workers achieved in terms of weapon design. Mark hit a grand slam with the animation. The SC-2010(originally the SA58 OSW until they asked for twice as much money) pickup animation is my favorite in the franchise. For Ghosts and MW4, I worked on or with industry proposals, 3D scanning, audio and visual design, and coding to make sure they were as true as we could get while being balanced and fun to use. I hope you enjoy the preview of what I and my associates believe to be the one of, if not the best COD game ever made, and the game that puts the Modern Warfare series back into its rightful throne over all games and entertainment."

UPDATE 3: To no surprise, there will be no Ghosts 2 "ATVI and Infinity Ward have decided to revisit the dynamic and familiar universe of the Modern Warfare franchise." The working logo is different from previous MW installments, there is a Roman numeral IV instead of a regular '4' I am quite confused on why they chose that design, but a change of design isn't necessarily bad. "Modern Warfare IV (I'm going to use MW4 as well) brings us into the upper echelon of special operations. The fine line between good and evil that once existed is erased and now any action can be justified, as long as you don't get caught." I'm feeling a good vibe about this, some of my favorite missions in the COD franchise are when you just go off the grid and do whatever is needed. "Over a decade has passed since the West was embroiled in what many called World War Three. Every nation involved suffered greatly, and is tired of war. In 2017, six months after the final act of Modern Warfare 3, the members of the United Nations, except North Korea (a thorn in everybody's side) signed the Dublin Agreement, which prohibits the funding and manufacture of military technology, and makes it virtually impossible to buy military equipment, in order to 'even the playing field' and discourage warfare. The United States is the only country that has an advantage, stockpiling equipment and giving soldiers enormous amounts of new technology before the Dublin Agreement goes in effect." Interesting setup, has potential to be a very gritty product. It seems that our main characters will be breaking more than a few laws. "The geopolitical landscape of Modern Warfare IV is drastically different than today. The United States has shifted its policy to the Asia-Pacific region, and the countries that border the Pacific Ocean join the Pacific Mutual Defense Alliance (PMDA for short). The US is joined by longtime ally Canada, and new allies China & Russia, who underwent massive changes since we last saw them. This leaves Europe, the Middle East, and Africa vulnerable, and leads to unrest. The majority of these regions' inhabitants believe that the war and suffering they experienced was caused by the conflict between the US and Russia, and want them out and dealt with. Against Foreign Aggression, also known as AFA, sweeps the elections in Europe and Africa, and the Opposing Force (OpFor) resurges to become a military power in the Middle East and in Africa, and those who are not a member of the AFA or PMDA are forced to pick a side and pledge military support. North Korea joins the Opposing Force, and since it is one of the only nations not to sign the Dublin Agreement, profits drastically from 'illegal' weapons development and uses its resources, labor, and technology in order to pressure nations into joining the OpFor or AFA through arming sponsored rebel groups with next-generation technology. The AFA members pledge to defend each other in case of invasion, effectively creating a new military alliance that could put up a fight with the PMDA if the need arises. Something to remember here is that the US and its PMDA allies have military bases all over the world, and this infuriates a lot of people. Many of the bases have turned into small cities or settlements, or in some countries, include large swaths of land. Kabul-Bagram, and Kandahar are examples of land that is operated and used by the PMDA." This is a HUGE discussion point in the game. "Both sides want to defeat the other but are afraid to fight a conventional war, so they use special operations to do their bidding. These forces have a blank check to do whatever they want, and they have the latest military technology provided by companies such as Kriegler, Fregata, TrenSys, and Armacorp Advanced, which is both highly illegal and classified. As long as the soldiers accomplish their objective and stay off the radar, governments turn a blind eye." This has a Spec Ops: The Line vibe to it, had mixed feelings about that game, but I am being optimistic "For the first time, there are 2 campaigns in Modern Warfare IV. You can choose to play as either the AFA-aligned Task Force 141, led by John Price, or PMDA-aligned Shadow Company, led by Derek "Frost" Westbrook in a twisting narrative that combines both points of view into one gripping story. The focus of this game is stealth, although it is permissible to use the classic Modern Warfare explosive action if one desires." My source explained it to me as you can either go stealthily and never be detected, or go guns blazing and still complete the objective although it affects subsequent missions.

UPDATE 4: Had to finish this on mobile, will post more information possibly tomorrow after I spell check this because my fingers are too gargantuan for my iPhone.

2/18/16

UPDATE 1: This is the first time I saw anything related to MW4 appear in the media, through IW's tweet and ATVI's release. Although vague, it seems that it is detailed enough. "The movement system in Modern Warfare is more similar to Treyarch's Black Ops 3 than previous installments, with the emphasis on the movement being an extension rather than a necessity. However, there are several changes. The animations for when you mantle over objects has been changed, so it looks more fluid and realistic. Climbing objects and walls is a new addition, and this is for those who rush extensively or want to stay close to walls. We have also implemented a new contextual lean system that allows you to turn a corner quickly and still be protected. This new system is mostly for the singleplayer and 'bonus mode' but is balanced for multiplayer, so you can peek a corner and spot targets, but it becomes difficult to effectively hide behind a corner and pick off people." In a video clip my source showed me, he is using a M16A5 behind a transformer. He is able to turn corners and get a view of the flag, but once he shoots his whole body is sticking out, and is visible on the minimap, regardless of him using a silencer. Sustained fire will result in you being physically visible to the other team for a time, and certain walls and corners will be hollow, meaning you can pick off people who camp corners and walls. Please be mindful this is a work in progress! "The whole reason these changes in movement were needed, was because of the newest gameplay feature: the ability to toggle first/third person view. This is a simple selection in the pause menu, and can be done anytime. First person view is your typical POV and the benefits are accurate fire and a detailed view of your actions. Third person view provides better awareness and movement, but has a penalty on accuracy. Each view is fairly balanced, there is no POV which is better over the other. It is simply a matter of preference."

3/5/16

UPDATE 1: I talked to my source on Skype last weekend, and he gave me some interesting insight on the campaign. I will post that first before completing the other information. "One of the hallmarks of a COD game is the enemy terrorist faction, whether it be the Inner Circle, Cordis Die, or the KVA. MW4 is no different, but this is much more complicated. This group is not your typical hostage-taking explosion happy type of people. The Legion of Prophets is a collective of 'social' and 'religious' leaders and followers (essentially a giant cult) that believes that the end times are near and a final great war is to take place, as prophesied. They want to fight this war, and will do anything to make it happen, whether it be through preaching to the masses, manipulating politicians, or violence. They are truly a cunning group, and fanatical. We see very cult-ish actions from them, and it adds a horror element. Playing several missions, I can tell you they are terrifying."

3/22/16

UPDATE 1: We are in March Madness. Not just for basketball, 'leaks' and 'inside information' are abundant and will fill the social media outlets, making money for those who cater to CoD. If you see something, PLEASE take it with a grain of salt. Look up the facts, check the source, and make your own decision. Websites will report anything that screams a new game because of ad revenue. It's essentially yellow journalism, so please be an informed reader and make an educated decision. We can get the hype train rolling earlier and generate buzz for MW4 if you check the right sources.

UPDATE 2: I don't know when I will get around to posting the rest of the information, I get new information periodically and do not post at the same rate I get it. I will work on that.

3/30/16

UPDATE 1: Seeing the IGN post about 'Space Warfare' made my heart skip several beats, and I frantically contacted my source about this. To clarify, "Shinobi" only has minute slivers of information and is putting together a product entirely different from what other sources, including my own, are saying. Yes, there is advanced technology, it plays in well into the multiplayer and campaign due to it being banned and experimental. Outer space elements are included, but NOT on the scale "Shinobi" has said. More than Ghosts, IW have been playing with space design since MW2. Ghosts space missions are based off of cut MW2 level, which inspired the cutscene aboard the ISS. I really don't want to put all this information out at once, because when you do that it eliminates the legitimacy and dialogue from the source. I constantly speak with my source, and although I stick to articles to hear my daily source of COD 2016 rumors, I wander from time to time to see the scene on Youtube. It really is a money game for some and there is no filter for information. Please be rational when watching or reading 'news' or leaks. IW do have a social media campaign centered around ATVI's previous installments, and is similar to Treyarch's "Unmarked Man" campaign. It is private so I cannot get anything out of it, and out of respect of IW I will not release the account information until IW makes it public. Stay Frosty.

4/19/16

UPDATE 1: Forgot the Imgur link, so I will be re-uploading them whenever I can get free time. I have some 'juicy' multiplayer information to share, and once I can sit down and type it out, I will.

UPDATE 2: I will talk about the Spec Ops and 'Bonus Mode' at a later time, this is in regards to multiplayer. "MW4 takes the fan-favorite concepts that have defined the series and takes them to new heights, whilst adding new improvements that redefine Call of Duty multiplayer. At its core, it shares more similarities with Black Ops 3 and Advanced Warfare than previous installments. The movement system is based off of BO3's mechanics, but modified to give more weight to the player, and to allow focus on 'parkour' mechanics like vaulting, wall-running, and sliding. You won't be zipping in the sky like before, but you will be faster and more agile. This balance means that play style remains relatively unchanged from BO3 in regards to movement, you will still achieve the same end product in the same amount of time, just in a different route. Due to the in-game suit mechanics" THIS IS NOT EXO SUITS OR CYBERNETICS, MY SOURCE REFERRED TO IT MORE LIKE A ZERO SUIT FROM METROID THAT GOES UNDERNEATH CLOTHING!!! "your character will be stronger, faster, and more agile, and this needs to be reflected in weapon balancing. The classes of weapons (subject to change) are assault rifles, personal defense weapons (think Ak-74u), submachine guns, shotguns, light machine guns, sniper rifles, secondary weapons, and operator weapons. Assault rifles are relatively unchanged, with more of a focus on conventional platforms, there are many returning weapons in this class such as the AK-12, FAL, G36K(G36 variant), M27, M1A(M14 variant), CM901, and more. Some new weapons include the Para(FAL variant), F90(AUG modern variant), VZ-58, and more. Personal defense weapons allow the user to deliver an assault rifle package in a more compact platform, allowing mobile players to adapt a ranged play style or use them like a hybrid SMG/AR. These weapons are mostly new, with some notable additions being the AK-12u, KD68(KAC PDW), ACR(Compact variant), PDR, and the MDR. Shotguns were designed with a new approach, they can be used for close quarters or to deter fast-moving targets. Some notable additions include the return of the Tac-12(closer to its Tac-19 brethren), O12(Fostech Origin-12), NS2000(new pump-action shotgun), and the LW3(Full auto shotgun). Submachine guns have been balanced to help strengthen the PDW category,and the overall play style. They have less range, but typically perform much better in close to medium range engagements than their AR or PDW counterparts. They are built around a rushing style of play, and perform well while mobile. There are both old and new additions, including the MP5, UMP-45, SM-1(M2 Carbine conversion), AR-57, and the MT-9. Light machine guns are improved over previous variants, allowing them to be a viable platform instead of a second thought. There are plenty of new additions and returning favorites, including the MK46, MG36, Shrike(AR-15 LMG), MG5, and the MK15(Modern variant of M15-similar to MK14). Sniper rifles are pinpoint accurate in this installment, meaning that they need more skill to use, although we have not forgotten the community catered around them. They will enjoy them much more than previous games. Some sniper rifles are the VS-121, Tabuk, SRS, Rancher(Lever-action sniper rifle), and the return of the Intervention. Secondary weapons encompass a wide variety of platforms, and are a viable option to use in addition to a primary. Some secondaries include the PP-2000, G18, Rhino(Revolver), PL-14, and the TKM(compact AK shotgun variant). Operator weapons are weapons with built in attachments or modifications, and many of them use banned technology from the campaign, although there are conventional weapons included. A few operator weapons include the MK-1(Crossfire MK-1), XCR(with variable grenade launcher), Snake(Gilboa Snake AR), Tanker(Compact M4 with drum magazine- similar to ASM1 speakeasy), and the S12P(Saiga 12 firing plasma rounds)."

4/20/16

UPDATE 1: Happy 4/20, I'm hoping none of you have random drug testing tomorrow. "In regards to specialists, MW4 takes a different approach, instead of several characters with unique abilities and weapons, you can choose freely, eliminating the idea of specialists. Abilities are fairly common traits, not much changes from BO3 except the addition of several new abilities. Weapons have been revamped, with some concepts returning (such as a War Machine type weapon, and a Tempest type weapon) and plenty of new weapons, most of which have been borrowed from the campaign. One of my favorites is the X-B34M, a powerful laser weapon that reminds me of the EM1. There are some killstreak-like weapons included in this set, which adds variety to the class, although these weapons take more time to earn than abilities and BO3 specialist weapons. Perks are a mix between Ghosts and BO3, with only 3-6 perks at a time, but with no set perk slots, meaning that you could have Scavenger, Fully Loaded, and Blast Suppressor if they were all once in the Perk 1 slot. This means that you can build your perks around your play style without compromises. Killstreaks(now pointstreaks) are a bit more conservative than previous installments, going for a modern basis. There are Assault, Support, and Specialist sets, and there are plenty of new additions, or futuristic streaks like the ones we have seen in AW and BO3 given a current and modern approach rather than being futuristic. I'm not saying the game isn't futuristic, believe me it is, but the designs and technologies are a bit more grounded than BO2, AW, or BO3."

4/26/16

UPDATE 1: Just read about the PSStore leak, and all I have to say is that much of the information I received was pre-release BO3 and beyond, so definitely it could have changed titles. Will text my source to confirm/deny information.

UPDATE 2: Just received text: "Hey _________ srry I couldnt get 2 u earlier. I cant believe I didnt tell u about the title change, happened in dec. after corporate said the tech was 'not modern enough' call me l8tr and i can explain. will make sense"

UPDATE 3: So, I have some clarification about the title change. "In early December, we met with ATVI heads and showed one of our missions that had reached the alpha stage of development, particularly when Shadow Company(also known as Umbra Catervae) is caught in the middle of a Legion of Prophets demonstration south of Istanbul, preaching about the end times and calling everyone to fight to redeem their salvation in blood. AFA troops open fire on the crowd, and a large-scale riot breaks out. This is primarily a cover-based mission, where you use mute grenades and cloaking technology to return fire and take out the deputy head of the AFA joint military committee, who is personally overseeing LOP pacification efforts, all whilst trying to avoid the angry rioters who will swarm you and shoot you if you are detected. Essentially a stealth mission in a crowded area. Getting back to the point, when showing off some of the technologies, one of them interjected and asked 'How the fuck is this modern? There's a goddamn robotic animal carrying your gear and your gun looks like it fell from space. Either scrap these assets or get ready to call it Advanced Warfare 2, because this is exactly what Condrey described to me.' Long story short, we changed it because it was far enough into the future to warrant a different name. No big deal, it happens ALL the time in game development, Infinite Warfare comes from the LOP notion of the end times, and the bonus mode. I can tell you that another time." So there we have it, I can understand any confusion when reading this because I was just as confused about the change. For the record, I did not tell my source it was named Infinite Warfare, just told him I heard that it wasn't called MW4 and that was his response. Hopefully I can get this bonus mode information ASAP and update you if you are reading this. Reverse image searching some of the material my source sent me leads to a twitter account called @OPFor_En that is private. Profile pic looks legitimate, but I can't access any other information until it is unlocked. I hope it is today because of the PSStore leak, that would be a great opportunity for whoever owns the account(Hopefully IW) to launch it.

4/30/16