Call of Duty 4 still most played game on Xbox Live
Halo 3 still at no. 2 spot
By T Sizzles
When Halo 2 launched, it was a game that took the gaming world by storm. Building off the great foundation of Halo 1, with newer missions and Xbox LIVE capability, it was one of the most anticipated games ever to be released. It was the most played game on Xbox Live out of any Xbox game, and was not dethroned until the Xbox 360's hit shooter Gears of War took it's spot. With all the hype for Halo 2, the hype for Halo 3 was even bigger, if possible. The final game in the Halo trilogy, Bungie had it's hands full to deliver and live up to what was expected. The Xbox 360's "killer app" was released on September, 25 and in the following days set record numbers for sales.
Many believed it did live up to it's hype, as millions flocked to Xbox LIVE to play the game. However, on November 6, 2007, a little over a month of the Halo 3 launch, another game, not as anticipated as Halo 3 launched. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was a first-person shooter that placed players in lifelike modern day conflicts, fighting terrorists in the Middle East and dealing with nuclear standoffs.
The Xbox 360 hosted a multiplayer beta for the game a couple months earlier. The beta was so hot, many people cheated their way into it. The game sold well during the holiday season, and recieved outstanding reviews, including a 10/10 from Official Xbox Magazine. However, on the week of January 14, 2008, many were shocked. Halo 3
wasn't the most played game on Xbox LIVE. How could it be? Not even 5 months after launch, Halo 3 had been dethroned. Halo 2 lasted years on the top, and Halo 3 can't last 5 months? Many gamers found Halo 3 to be great at the start, but said that it lost it's luster after a while. Even I, one who waited day by day, counting down, getting the Legendary Edition, found Halo 3 to become a bit repetitive. Christmas Eve was the last time I played Halo 3. Call of Duty 4 has entrapped me since Christmas Day, and it hasn't let me go. It's been the same for many gamers who found Call of Duty 4 a much more interesting storyline and more enjoyable Xbox LIVE experience.
The missions keep you on your toes and throw in twists and turns almost every step of the way. The multiplayer features many enjoyable gametypes, along with a unique ranking system and a fully customizable arsenal of real-world weapons with accessories like Grenade Launchers, Silencers, Red-Dot reflex sights, and the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG) scope. Perks like RPGs, extra grenades, C4 charges and Claymore land mines add in an explosive taste, while you can also use other perks to suit yourself for total war. An infinite combination of weapons and perks makes for a never repetitve game.
I know, you're probably thinking I'm trying to get you to drink the Kool-Aid and ditch Halo 3 (if you already haven't
). Truly, I'm not. You've probably heard enough of my wrap-up so back to the story.
When Call of Duty 4 took the top spot on the week of January 14, 2008 many people, including myself couldn't believe Halo 3 fell. After all, Halo 3 was an Xbox exclusive. Call of Duty 4 is on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. And ever since that week, Halo 3 has come back to the top once. Every other week, the beauty that the boys at Activision and Infinity Ward gave us has been sitting proudly on the throne.
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Call of Duty 4 still most played game on Xbox Live
