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The animation and art direction of Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare

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I’ve been quite adamant in this claim, and I’ll say it again: This year’s Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare will be the prettiest game ever seen in the history of that franchise, and it’s going to set a new graphical benchmark for the series as a whole. But to get to that point, a lot of hard work was needed. After all, new-gen explosions and Kruger suits aren’t as simple as they look.

“We’ve taken the characters in our game to a new level”, animation director Christopher Stone said in the video above.

Kevin Spacey can bring a performance to the table without saying a word. When he stepped into that role, Irons wasn’t just a character anymore. He was a person. That’s something that you wouldn’t have been able to get until now. The exo-skeletons are definitely one of the big pushes for standard animations in our game. We’re building a whole separate character skeleton on top of the character animation, to be able to see all those articulated parts and things moving as he’s running is really going to make you feel like a badass, which is something that everyone needs to feels like when they’re playing Call Of Duty. The tech that we’re adding and the time that we’re devoting to these moments, and the moment to moment action, I think is really going to allow the player to be part of the game. It’s not an experience like you’re used to from Call Of Duty.

And it genuinely shows. The gameplay that we were served at E3 was genuine, and it looked even better than what was seen at the Microsoft press event earlier that week. While graphics aren’t the be-all and end-all of gaming, it doesn’t hurt to have the best looking product on the shelf either. The next Call Of Duty arrives November 4 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and old-gen.

Last Updated: July 2, 2014

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  1. Liquid Kaz (Umar)

    July 2, 2014 at 08:14

    I….I don’t want to really keep bagging on this game. Hope it’s gonna be awesome 🙂

    But ONE thing though. You’re fighting in a war where advance technology and armory is king. You have an exoskeleton that grants you insane abilities. There are all types of bullets flying everywhere…And you go into these intense and deadly gunfights…with a beanie? You’re running around with an advanced suit and weaponry…but your head is covered by COTTON?……………………..

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    • Hammersteyn

      July 2, 2014 at 08:17

      Headshots are very tricky on console

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      • Admiral Chief Fairburne

        July 2, 2014 at 08:19

        Oh snap!!!!

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    • The D

      July 2, 2014 at 08:17

      Funny you should mention that. There’s another Exoskeleton variant used by your enemies in the game. Thicker armour, helmets, heavier guns and all that jazz. But slower as well, as they resemble walking tanks.

      Also, I believe the beanies have a kevlar weave to them, for maximum safety and style.

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      • Admiral Chief Fairburne

        July 2, 2014 at 08:19

        Like a spray on bullet repellent?

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          July 2, 2014 at 08:26

          It’s teflon, makes bullets just slip right off.

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          • Admiral Chief Fairburne

            July 2, 2014 at 08:29

            SCIENCE~!~!~!

      • Liquid Kaz (Umar)

        July 2, 2014 at 08:22

        Well I mean, if they’re using Kevlar, then heck, I guess they should be safe..I guess you have to be stylish when you’re fighting a war…Don’t want to look like you just had a shopping spree at Mr. Price…

        Those heavy armor guys sound like they carry railguns

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      • Rince&Shitity

        July 2, 2014 at 08:30

        But are they iconic?

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      July 2, 2014 at 08:29

      Cotton is biodegradable. They’re saving the planet AND being green at the same time. This is true advanced warfare.

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      • Liquid Kaz (Umar)

        July 2, 2014 at 08:30

        Call of Duty : Compassionate Warefare

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        • Admiral Chief Fairburne

          July 2, 2014 at 08:31

          Mark II suits are HugSuits

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          July 2, 2014 at 08:32

          or War-wear?

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          • Liquid Kaz (Umar)

            July 2, 2014 at 08:34

            Open an Account at Edgars today and get R300 off your next War-wear. We have the latest in fashionable protective toe socks and bullet-proof beanies.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            July 2, 2014 at 08:37

            At Edgars? Aw crap, that means it won’t fit me.

          • Liquid Kaz (Umar)

            July 2, 2014 at 08:38

            ROFLOL Dat Slim fit……..

      • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

        July 2, 2014 at 12:16

        They’re also saving the planet by recycling their own game and re-releasing it every year.

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  2. Admiral Chief Fairburne

    July 2, 2014 at 08:16

    • Hammersteyn

      July 2, 2014 at 08:17

      Has to be, seeing how the game and the season pass costs a Kruger Rand

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      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        July 2, 2014 at 08:41

        I wonder if the Kruger physics include the beard?

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        • Admiral Chief Fairburne

          July 2, 2014 at 08:43

          Or Gold Hiding Skills

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  3. Hammersteyn

    July 2, 2014 at 08:22

    I’m going to give this the benefit of the doubt. The SP portion of COD these days is like Peter Dinklage short but entertaining. Hopefully they worked a bit on this.

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  4. Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

    July 2, 2014 at 08:30

    Intentional trolling:

    First there was Fish AI. Now there is Kruger Physics…..

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      July 2, 2014 at 08:33

      I’d buy that for a dol…rand.

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  5. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    July 2, 2014 at 12:14

    Game of the Year, y’all!

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  6. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    July 2, 2014 at 12:31

    I’d rather they go in a new direction. Comeon Activision make Call of Boobies! A game where you play as the last booth girl at E3… 🙁 I miss booth girls.

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  7. Johan Fourie

    July 3, 2014 at 11:10

    Really amped for this one. Lost interest in COD after Black Ops.

    One thing that annoys me with this industry though is how they boast that because of “Next gen console technology” they can finally achieve great feats. Excuse me Mr. Dev, did you see what Crytek achieved on PC back in 2007?

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