With M-16 in hand, CoD4 regains Xbox Live crown
by Dustin Burg 
{ Feb 7th 2008 at 9:15AM }
According to Major Nelson's list of most played Xbox Live games, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has again (for the second time) taken the Live crown and bumped a very stubborn Halo 3 to the second slot. Juicy good! Not two weeks ago, CoD4 was crowned the most played Xbox Live game of the week, but then last week Halo 3 shifted from second to first. Now, this week, we see another hard fought switcheroo. Again, we welcome you to voice your ever important opinion on this Halo 3 versus CoD4 Xbox Live war in the comments section below. Be civil and be 100% fanboy.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jitaroo @ Feb 7th 2008 9:34AM
Can't wait for dustin's comments in the next fancast.
Josh @ Feb 7th 2008 9:35AM
What I don't get is that Halo usually has at least over 100,000 people online when the most I've seen on CoD4 is 88,000.
Royale @ Feb 7th 2008 12:56PM
They are online playing beauty parlor... not actually playing.
IncredibleBulk92 @ Feb 7th 2008 12:57PM
I think the difference is that halo 3 counts the amount of people that were online in the last 24 hours while CoD4 is more of a current number, I'm not certain about that, and who knows maybe MS is only counting the US live numbers.
Thinking about it there are like a dozen reasons
Jayslacks @ Feb 7th 2008 9:37AM
This little war is good for both games. If COD4 wasn't awesome, Bungie would have never, EVER, released maps this soon. And if COD4 wasn't fighting for the top slot, they would have never, ever said anything about new maps. Both games need auto-updates, and hopefully the competition will make them come faster. More Studios need to have a mind like Infinity Ward and Bungie...
Boff @ Feb 7th 2008 9:48AM
Infintiy Ward need to have a quiet word with MS to get the little extras that Bungie had for Live. (If you're on Halo you get the extra bits next to the gamertag.)
The most useful was seeing how much time was left in the game. VERY HANDY for when you were waiting for an invite/someone to join. (I've used the past tense there cos I'll admit I haven't played Halo in months. Don't hate me!)
If IW can add in stat tracking and match half of what Bungie.net offers then we'll have a new champion.
But I never, ever thought Halo would have a fight on it's hands for the top spot! Well done IW & COD4 again!
The king is dead! Long live the king!
Boff @ Feb 8th 2008 10:27AM
Ooo I got greyed out! What did I say that was so bad??
dunnypop @ Feb 7th 2008 9:40AM
I haven't played Halo 3 for atleast a month or 2 now... the kids are way too good.
Edog Lost @ Feb 7th 2008 12:52PM
maybe this is the issue. People on Halo are good and people on CoD are bad, so more people want to play a game they can have fun with.
^
(not true, CoD pWns)
dunnypop @ Feb 7th 2008 1:05PM
yeah I use to be mediocre at Halo 3 with my friends whom were ok. then we played COD 4... and then we went back to Halo and got smoked.
COD 4 is a lot easier. some games I get creamed and some games I'm in the top 5.
mcwattersm @ Feb 7th 2008 9:43AM
I feel one game coming out on top and staying there by a wide margin soon.
Bmurph @ Feb 7th 2008 1:07PM
Until Gears 2 comes out! ;)
h0tr0d cO @ Feb 7th 2008 9:45AM
CoD 4 is to me, the closest thing to Counter Strike on the xbox 360 console. Especially when playing the gametype "Search and Destroy," the skill and tactics required are far greater than what is needed to be successful in Halo 3. Another great feature of the game is the perk system. I get no greater thrill than when I loadout with a LMG and the "Stopping Power" and "Deep Impact" perks and kill multiple enemies through the walls!
Boff @ Feb 7th 2008 9:52AM
The challenges help too, they're like mini-achievements with XP instead of Gamerscore!
Nothing better than getting 'Challenge Complete' especially on those 1000 XP'ers!
And everyone loves achievments...
TORO @ Feb 7th 2008 9:54AM
Make the jump Dustin!
I agree with the statement dunnypop made, I only find TS fun in Halo but it's way too competitive, you can only play with your l33t friends. In COD4, I can actually play deathmatch with my girlfriend and not worry about her suckage....
ZEBRA NINER @ Feb 7th 2008 10:00AM
Well, that depends. Haha! I think my GF has had max 6 kills in a match. Although, she just started playing... even though I gave her that freakin' game at XMAS.
I think I'll have to have a few Halo nights this week to help continue the war! w00t!
TORO @ Feb 7th 2008 10:11AM
Hah,a hey Zebra...yea bro we definitely need to get together and play. My girlfriend isn't that bad, but compared to all of us in the clan she's always in the bottom. But the most kills she has ever got is 21...I'm so proud of her lol
Saccia @ Feb 7th 2008 10:07AM
That's right suckas! COD4 iz the OneZ!
Jon @ Feb 7th 2008 10:16AM
OMG haloz ftw!!! ... oh wait that was last week.
... OMG COD4 is teh shiz, stupid haloz iz 4 g1rLz!!
ZEBRA NINER @ Feb 7th 2008 10:31AM
Z0MG! t3h h4l0z will be back the top! COD iz t3h gh3y! l337 sP33k FTW.
mattclarkie @ Feb 7th 2008 10:23AM
So in a week I will get an email telling me this "News" from IW.
Bmurph @ Feb 7th 2008 1:13PM
Hahaha! And next week it will be Halo 3 on top!
Simon @ Feb 7th 2008 10:41AM
Woohoo. Despite no patch, people still play this great game. Imagine when the patch AND maps come out.. I can't wait.
George Arauz @ Feb 7th 2008 10:56AM
This is gonna go back and forth..but its good. Both are excellent games.
Erick @ Feb 7th 2008 10:50AM
I still dont understand the Call of Duty kids - do you guys sit at home alone every night??? I can't bring guests online with COD - sorry if thats a next-gen feature I sort of expect from a so-called AAA title - have fun with the 4 player local on your N64 - I mean 360
Chuckles @ Feb 7th 2008 11:22AM
I don't understand this complaint at all. I play online with my friends all the time. It's called everyone getting their own 360. Why the hell would I want to limit my viewing area when I can have my full screen AND play with my friends.
I'm not even going to go into all of the data transfer problems that this entails. I love how a "shooters" almost main form of killing is a melee attack. This just doesn't seem to make sense to me.
Stephen @ Feb 7th 2008 10:50AM
I thought I loved Halo 3 but I haven't picked it up in over a week.
COD4 is one awesome little game, I like the challenge system a lot, it's like getting an achievement after every fight or working for something that's palpable. Unlockables in multiplayer=longevity to any completionist.
The rank system of Halo 3 is cool and works for what it is but you hit a wall after awhile and you're just playing for fun or frustration.
DaStuph @ Feb 7th 2008 11:32AM
I never expected CoD4 to be this good. I used to play H3 religously every Friday night but I haven't in probably a month or better. I think this competition is exactly what Halo needs. Its going to do nothing but make both franchises and future shooters go the extra mile to measure up.
If future shooter aren't taking note of the success these two franchises are having and the features each have they're going to be in trouble. I'm coming to expect this level of functionality and reward systems in my games and I'm LOVING IT!
Can't wait for the new CoD4 maps.
rob paek @ Feb 7th 2008 11:39AM
I haven't played COD4, but I've been told by every single person that owns it that it's badass. I really like Halo, but a lot of times you get stuck on bad teams. It's ridiculous how hard it can get in ranked (my k/d ratio is 1.00) but in social I have a 1.47 ratio.
Halo also has way too many game types. There should be a separate category to go to when you wanna play territories, CTF, neutral bomb, etc. What's wrong with just good ole fashioned slayer??
Look me up on bungie.net if you want to play. PekosRob is my gamertag. Just say X3F in a msg and I'll know what that means.
Erick @ Feb 7th 2008 11:51AM
"It's called everyone getting their own 360." =weak
Todd H. @ Feb 7th 2008 11:56AM
COD4 will drop in popularity once "R6:Vegas 2" is released.
schatten529 @ Feb 7th 2008 12:02PM
Both games are great, own both but prefer COD4; just happy us 360 owners have two GREAT online FPS multiplayer games to play.
Definitely needs a patch to correct forgiving sniper accuracy. Some new maps and possible new or switching around existing perks would be sweet too!
Tr3y MoNey @ Feb 7th 2008 12:18PM
WHAT?? I take the day off and I miss the Freaking Flame War??? Fugeez!
Ya know the funny thing is that probably 94% of the people playing both H3 and CoD4 don't even know about who's 1st and who's 2nd.
H3 Snipes RULES!!! But CoD4 Overall is the $hit!!!
bak @ Feb 7th 2008 12:23PM
Yep. I have both and enjoy both for different reasons; but COD4 is definitely my favorite.
Deck @ Feb 7th 2008 12:26PM
Go go COD4. For you are awesomeness and deserve to be on the top spot!
I think the perks and the challenges really help COD4. As well as being able to create your own class with those perks. AWESOME!
Ranus Studios @ Feb 7th 2008 12:46PM
Well, I haven't played CoD4, as it's been sitting next to me, unopened, for two weeks, but I have such a strong dislike for Halo that I support CoD4 purely out of jerk spite.
Not that it'd make a difference; I have no interest in multiplayer, especially not online. The last multiplayer I cared about was Perfect Dark on the N64. Now THAT was a multiplayer.
mark.j.smith @ Feb 7th 2008 1:20PM
I think we'll see this go back and forth over the next few weeks.
*I do believe that the online for Halo is users with past 24 hours, not who is online currently.
BK @ Feb 7th 2008 1:48PM
I haven't played COD yet, but Halo 3 just doesn't have that spark like Halo 2 had. I played Halo 2 since the launch day, and still currently do at work during lunch. Its something about the gameplay and the maps... its just the most fun FPS I've played. Halo 3 has too many issues with damage and maps that just plain stink. Bungie needs to have a "Classic Map Pack" and bring back the perfection of Lockout, Midship, etc. Until then, it will continue collecting dust while I play Guitar Hero and wait for GTA.
Stephen @ Feb 7th 2008 4:07PM
Midship was far from perfect. Bomb gametypes?
Kevin @ Feb 7th 2008 3:27PM
wut can i say, the king is back on top
Manvir (El Homer) @ Feb 7th 2008 3:41PM
HOly hell...how longs this gonna last?
TeDdYgRaMm @ Feb 7th 2008 6:44PM
the way I see it they're both great games and the competition between them should only serve to cause quicker updates and new maps
CaptainMacMac @ Feb 7th 2008 6:52PM
I play both games but I've found myself playing COD4 way more. Some people like COD4 and some like Halo 3. Problem I see with Halo 3 is the children but they are slowly moving into COD4 anyways. Also Halo 3 has a very hardcore community which likes to find glitches and does anything even if it is cheating to win. This is great as Halo 3's patch might comes sooner, and so might COD4's patch. Remember 360 fanboys competition is good.
SpekOpz @ Feb 8th 2008 1:50AM
CoD 4 FTW!!!!