Evidence Points Towards Modern Warfare 3

Evidence Points Towards Modern Warfare 3

Evidence pointing towards Modern Warfare 3′s existence has been uncovered.

In recent job listing discoveries, it appears that Infinity Ward and Activision are currently hiring for an announced title. Firstly, one of Infinity Ward/Activision’s job listing is currently hiring for a Gamer Designer – Scripter which stated:

Do you want to be a Single-Player or Multiplayer Designer on some of the best selling and most critically acclaimed shooters of all time?

It follows with these requirements (the more stronger hints are in bold):

  • You thrive on creating the minute-to-minute firefights, action sequences and holy-s**t moments that keep gamers coming back for more or you have a passion for designing and implementing elegant gameplay systems.
  • You feel comfortable writing script to handle gameplay systems such as basic AI behavior, vehicle movement, scripted sequences and more.
  • You can show us actual playable levels or gameplay systems that you have scripted yourself for an existing title or personal project.
  • Demonstrable experience that will blow our minds: we are very selective, but it’s worth it if you make the cut.
  • Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths of weaknesses of recent games. Must be able to list techniques used to make fun FPS combat.
  • Serious long term passion for First Person Shooters, Console or PC.
  • Ability to collaborate with your team to create and refine gameplay mechanics.
  • Prioritize well and meet deadlines.
  • Drawing/art skills
  • Programming experience
  • Professional full time industry experience

Then, Infinity Ward/Activision put up a job listing for a Senior Software Engineer. Here are the key parts to the listing:

Infinity Ward is looking for an experienced and highly skilled individual to implement system, engine, and gameplay components of our internal engine. You should be comfortable and competent working as a low level, as well as an application, programmer.You will be responsible for the technical success of critical software components, drawing assistance from other programmers when necessary. You must be able to anticipate and overcome the technical hurdles, and maximize the strengths specific to IW’s development tools, technologies, and techniques. You must take pride in a high standard of work, but be willing to prioritize and deliver in the necessary timeframe.

Requirements from potential applicants include:

  • Performance and memory optimization
  • Modifying and maintaining a proprietary scripting system
  • Assisting with the creating in-game systems like effects, physics, camera, lighting, and AI
  • Assisting with and/or directing the porting of miscellaneous platform-specific code, as necessary
  • Ensuring compliance with technical submission requirements
  • Be able to break down and thoroughly design code features
  • Exchange feedback and suggestions with others
  • Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the team
  • Contribute ideas for features and improvements as the engine evolves
  • Be able to make and stick to a realistic schedule
  • Regularly communicate progress
  • Report problems as soon as they become apparent

More interestingly, qualifications needed includes:

You must have experience in shipping a PS3 or X360 game. Must be fluent in C++ and be able to write optimized assembly where necessary. Strong 3D skills and low-level engine experience are essential. Technical Architecture experience a plus. Know when not to use object oriented programming.

Finally, Activision and Infinity Ward are also hiring for a Game Designer – World Builder. The job listing says:

Do you want to be a Single-Player or Multiplayer Designer on some of the best selling and most critically acclaimed shooters of all time?

Requirements include:

  • You are a master of building beautiful levels and environments with a critical eye towards first-person shooter gameplay scenarios.
  • You are extremely proficient with 3D modeling either in proprietary tools (Radiant, UnRealEd etc.) and/or commercial 3d packages.
  • You can show us phenomenal screenshots for full 3D levels for an existing title or personal project.
    Demonstrable experience that will blow our minds: we are very selective, but it’s worth it if you make the cut.
  • Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths of weaknesses of recent games. Must be able to list techniques used to make fun FPS combat.
  • Serious long term passion for First Person Shooters, Console or PC.
  • Ability to collaborate with your team to create and refine gameplay mechanics.
  • Prioritize well and meet deadlines.
  • Communicate progress with the lead designer well and frequently.

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