Neoseeker's Gabriel Vega aka VeGiTAX2 went to Los Angeles this week to preview Modern Warfare 2 with Activision. Here's his take on what he saw. Not surprisingly, he loved it, and so will you... most likely.

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Modern Warfare brought the present-day to gamers: new weapons, locations and a threat like no other greeted eager fans. It marked a shift in the way the company made a game; prior versions by Infinity Ward heavily focused on the story, providing a cinematic experience for those who played. Modern Warfare preserved that approach but developed the multiplayer mechanics to meet the needs of the fans, bringing about one of the biggest shifts in popularity for the Call of Duty franchise, conquering PC and Xbox Live popularity.

Modern Warfare 2 celebrates online in new ways; the game uses the streaming engine to the max. Objects fly, buildings are vulnerable to attack and even grenades have random movement. Multiplayer has taken a step from using standard rules to random chance: if a user strafes from a grenade, for example, it can roll over to that safe spot and blow. Players will live by using this mechanic to their advantage, as well as making tactical use of a level -- when even a bazooka is an unsure means to take on an enemy, it changes the feel of a fight. The final icing to the cake is how damage appears: bloody goggles with vibrant color distracting from the enemy.

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