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The past month or so has been filled with news and rumors about Call of Duty Ghosts that it's easy to forget about another blockbuster shooter series that is on tap for a next gen release. This week at E3, Electronic Arts and DICE have features a ton of content for their upcoming modern military shooter Battlefield 4. Set six years after Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4 puts players in the role of a US Special Forces operative named Recker as they fight in a single player campaign set in Central Asia, China and other places across the globe. Just revealed during E3 is a 6 minute game play demo trailer that covers the multiplayer game. It has been confirmed that the Battlefield 4 Multiplayer mode will contain three playable factions, the United States, China and Russia as well as a Commander Mode for one player to give orders via a tactical map, 4 character classes, new weapons, vehicles and more. Battlefield 4 is schedule for release on Oct 29, 2013 for the PC as well as current and next gen consoles.

As mentioned yesterday, GameStop is offering pre-order bonuses for those who order Call of Duty Ghosts now. These bonuses include a new weapon skin of the Ghosts logo for use in Call of Duty Black Ops II as well as a two sided Call of Duty Ghosts poster. Images of both can be seen below. Both offers are limited time offers while supplies last. The new weapon skin bonus is only available for pre-orders of the PS3 and Xbox 360 version so for those of you planning to purchase a next gen console or the PC version of the game this bonus will not apply.

Not sure how much incentive these bonuses will give gamers to plop down $60 now for a weapons skin for the current Call of Duty game (that they may not own) and a poster but we will be sure to keep you updated to any other Call of Duty Ghosts details, rumors, bonuses and other information as it becomes available.

Infinty Ward has released a Weapon Camo Trailer for Call of Duty Ghosts which is basically an Game Stop pre-order advertisement. Those who pre-order Call of Duty Ghosts from Game Stop, will receive a free Ghosts Weapon Camo skin for use now in Call of Duty Black Ops II as well as a two sided poster showing the game's box art on one side and the Ghosts logo on the other.. The trailer shows the weapon camo along with some in game scenes from Black Ops II.

In addition to GameStop other retailers have opened up pre-orders including Amazon.com and Steam. The game is retailing for $59.99 for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS4. No word on pre-orders for the next-gen console platforms.

Call of Duty Ghosts was revealed two weeks ago and details on the game are still fairly vague and mostly based on what has been released in the teaser trailer and reveal trailer. The Call of Duty Ghosts page includes details on the known (and assumed) features as well as rumors that have been surfacing. More details will be added as they become available in the coming months. Call of Duty Ghosts is schedule for release on November 4, 2013 on six video game platforms, although neither Microsoft or Sony has confirmed a release date for their next gen platforms, the Xbox One and Playstation 4.

The last week of May closes out a month of fairly lackluster releases for PC gamers. This week only features one noteworthy release an expansion for Crusader Kings II called The Old Gods. The most noteworthy release this month has probably been the post-apocalyptic shooter Metro Last Light which has seen mostly positive reviews. This follows up April which only saw a few titles most of which were DLCs, expansions or re-releases.

Infinity Ward and Activision took the wraps off of the Call of Duty Ghosts today at the Xbox One reveal event hosted by Microsoft. The two and a half minute trailer shows off some pretty amazing looking graphics with some cinematic cut scenes as well as what appears to be some in game footage. The game is being called a "stunning leap forward for consol gaming" by Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg and the game will be launched on Xbox One with exculsive content. The game will also be released for the Playstation 4, PC and current gen game console systems as well on November 5, 2013.

The trailer gives a brief monologue on soldiers and in addition to showing friendly canines, makes mention of 10 years having past, it's unclear if that means it is a continuation of the Modern Warfare series of Call of Duty series and makes no mention of any of the characters but if rumors hold true then Call of Duty Ghosts will feature a new set of characters. More is sure to follow in the coming weeks but for now you can enjoy the official Call of Duty Ghosts Reveal Trailer.

The latest Call of Duty game from Infinity Ward, Call of Duty Ghosts, will be previewed today at the Xbox event that will unveil Microsoft's next generation console. Details on what will be showcased is still all speculation but there's a good bet that a new trailer will be release as well as information on the story and some basic features as well as showcasing the new Call of Duty game engine and it's capabilities on the Xbox One console. In addition to Call of Duty Ghosts, there will also be previews from EA and Ubisoft, which will showcase FIFA 14 and Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. Be sure to check back later today for additional information and media that's released to coincide with today's event.

Two weeks ago, Activision teased the game with the release of the Call of Duty Ghosts Masked Teaser Trailer.

Last week Bethesda Softworks announced Wolfenstein The New Order for release during Q4 2013 and will feature the famous B.J. Blazkowicz as the character players will control. Set in 1960, the game takes place in an alternative history in which the Nazi's have won World War II and have developed advanced and mysterious weaponry that helped them conquer the globe. Once again it is up to B.J. Blazkowicz to counter the Nazi regime and save the world.

A Wolfenstein The New Order announcement trailer along with some screenshots were also released with the announcement. The trailer doesn't include much in terms of actual in game footage until the end which shows some mechanized robots towering over, a ready to fight, B.J. Blazkowicz. Wolfenstein: The New Order is the first title in the series since 2009 release of Wolfenstein

Relic Entertainment released details on what will be included in the "Red Star" edition of the high anticipated World War 2 Real Time Strategy game Company of Heroes 2. It will include two dozen historically accurate vehicle skins for use in the multiplayer mode. The Company of Heroes 2 Red Star edition also includes the Theatre of War Mini pack and new multiplayer commanders for all factions. Finally, another bonus is that it will come bundled with the original Company of Heroes as well as the two expansion packs, Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor.

Company of Heroes 2 is scheduled for release from Relic Entertainment and SEGA on June 25, 2013.

Through the release of promotional image and GameStop pre orders as well as a Tweet from the Call of Duty Twitter page, Activision has confirmed the next title in the Call of Duty series, which most of us have unoffically known for the past few weeks or more. The new game called Call of Duty Ghosts is currently in development by Infinity Ward and the GameStop pre-order page hints at a release date of Tuesday November 5th, which lines up with previous Call of Duty releases.

In addition to the promotional content and tweet, there is also a Call of Duty Ghosts facebook page, which teases a reveal on May 21, 2013 at the worldwide Xbox reveal. This points to the game being available for both current and next gen consoles as well as the PC platform.