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The last time we had some gameplay footage of Spec Ops, or Survival Mode was before CODXP, it was the Spec Ops trailer that was released.

The new Survival Mode was also featured at CODXP, but there weren’t enough videos to bring information about Spec Ops’ Survival Mode. Now that the time has passed, it’s anyone’s game.

The following videos are a 2 part video taking place in Paris, a map that was featured in Multiplayer videos seen at CODXP. Enjoy!

Here’s what I see from the trailer…

You start off with a pistol
KillStreaks are replaced by words such as “Rampage” and each is incremented
Rampage nets you 500 extra points
Once you clear a wave, the game’s ticker appears, it calculates your stats against your friends’
Combat Performance are calculated by:
The time in which it’s completed
Number of waves completed so far
How many kills you’ve accumulated
Headshots are graded on how well you did
How much accuracy is gathered throughout the wave
Damage Taken is graded on how much damage you took in that particular wave
Your wave bonus is calculated as well
Once you have been given a ticker, “Hostiles Inbound” counter begins
Sometimes your awesome KillStreak isn’t worded and is actually a killstreak
Much like Rampage, KillStreaks are 500 per streak
Your equipment armory features:
Frag Grenade Refill
Flash Grenade Refill
Claymores – 30 max ($1000)
C4 x5 – 10 max ($1500)
RPG-7 x2 – 4 max ($2000)
Sentry Gun ($3000)
Sentry Grenade Launcher ($4000)
Body Armor ($2000)
Self-Revive
Riot Shield ($3000)
The HUD lets you know that your team-mate is ready; press A (xbox 360 version) to ready up for action.

The second part is here:

Here’s what I see so far:

Your weapon armory features:
Refill Bullet Ammo ($750)
Handguns
Machine Pistols
Assault Rifles
Sub Machine Guns
Light Machine Guns
Sniper Rifles (Locked at the moment; unlocked at level 90)
Shotguns
In the video, the player is level 21, and in wave 7.
Your air support armory features:
Predator Missile ($2000)
Air Strike ($3000)
Delta Squad
Riot Shield Squad
Perk Care Package

Modern Warfare 3 is slated to be released on November 8th, 2011. Are you ready!?

We’re still awaiting the Spec Ops Survival Mode trailer. This article is a continuation of this article. But this time, Robert Bowling takes questions from the Call of Duty Twitterverse. Some of them are about Spec Ops, and some of them are about MW3 multiplayer balancing.

CommandaSmith asked if we can use custom classes that we’ve already created, and if we’re able to unlock awesome weapons such as the Desert Eagle. Mr. Bowling answered…

No. Spec Ops has a separate ranking system than Multiplayer and a unique way of unlocking weapons in waves.

Alkhars asked if MW3 will feature new attachments in multiplayer, and whether we can use weapons from multiplayer, in Spec Ops…

Lots of new stuff. Single Player and Multiplayer weapon lists share some, but vary too. Especially in how they’re balanced.

HYVOLTAG3 asked if there’s any new multiplayer gametypes, Mr. Bowling made a short answer to it…

Yes sir, but multiplayer details can’t be shared yet.

jamessmith233 asked when the Spec Ops video would be released, Robert answered…

Its taken on a life of its own, and were capturing even more footage. As soon as I have an ETA, I’ll let you know!

..Whoa, whoa. That’s a ‘lil too much information, Mr. Bowling!

Hopefully it’s worth the wait, because it’s been a month that we’ve been waiting for this Spec Ops trailer. BENGALGHOST asked what Rob meant by different melee system…

Its been balanced, plus Commando is no longer in the game. Beyond that, you’ll have to wait and see.

And actually, this is a much expanded version of a question that Rob answered earlier.

There is no commando in #MW3

It was posted on July 8th by a user named PSN_SMOGGIE; he asked if Commando has been taken out. Similarly EdHugz asks if Riot Shields will be making a return, Rob didn’t confirm or deny it…

I agree, it is awesome and can lead to awesome moments, but I can’t confirm specific MP weapons just yet.

…So, if you can read between the lines – it is confirmed. I’ve had a lot of fun with Riot Shields, as do EdHugz and dozens others. Msikkema66 asked Robert if he thinks that the MW3 Survival Mode is on par with the Zombie Survival Mode. For better or worse, Rob made this statement…

They’re very different experiences. Spec Ops Survival is one of my favorite parts of MW3, so much variety in one mode.

Stay tuned for the new Spec Ops Survival Mode trailer.

Robert Bowling teased about Spec Ops a few weeks ago. Robert reassured his followers on Twitter that the trailer is coming soon, and according to GamerZines, Mr. Bowling has assured them that the trailer’s release is very soon. [source] How soon is very up in the air.

Nobody knows what’s keeping Activision from releasing the Spec Ops trailer. Rob is currently in Germany taking interviews. However, on July 19th, Robert Bowling made this tweet:

If you’re anticipating the #MW3 Spec Ops Survival Mode trailer we’ve been working on, I just reviewed and sent final edits back to the team!

The Twitterverse has been asking GamerZines to ask when MW3 Spec Ops trailer would be revealed. In an interview with GamerZines, Robert had this to say:

“I was just upstairs reviewing the last cut of it.”

He continued:

“It’s very soon and we’re putting the final touches on it.”

He then explained why they’re holding off showing off the trailer:

“There’s still stuff that you guys are seeing here that we’re not ready to show publicly, so we’re classifying some of that information, but as soon as it’s polished up and ready to go then it’ll be out.”

Stay tuned for more about Spec Ops! It’s very close, people!