Activision shows off a number of levels from all three next-gen versions of its WWII sequel, and Gamespot grabbed the controls to compare them all.

"It's worth noting that the 360 and PS3 versions are identical in terms of content; the only difference we noticed is that you can thrust with the sixaxis controller on the PS3 to make your character do his melee attack (though you can still use the button if you want). The games looked quite similar, too, from what we could tell. The level of detail in the maps and characters has been noticeably ramped up from Call of Duty 2, such as with the aforementioned individual grass blades and rays of light filtering through the trees. The characters' facial expressions, clothing, and animations are also appreciably more realistic than in the past. You'd be hard pressed to say which version looks better, especially since they're both running in 720p resolution, but neither one is a slouch in the visual department.

The Wii version, as it turns out, is content-identical to the 360 and PS3 versions, for the most part. It's reasonable to expect that the relatively weaker system will have fewer enemies and simplified geometry in some parts, but in terms of storyline, basic level design, and so on, you're getting the same game across all three platforms. The Wii version naturally doesn't feature the extreme detail of the other versions, but it does play much like we're coming to expect first-person shooters to play on this unique new platform. Like Metroid Prime 3 and Red Steel, COD3 has you using the remote for fine aiming, and moving the cursor to the edges of the screen will make you turn. The analog stick on the nunchuk makes you move, and the various other buttons of the Wii's controllers let you perform other actions like ducking, jumping, and going to iron sights."
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While the game will not be as graphically on par with the other versions, it is being displayed at 480p and in 16:9 widescreen. Like the GameCube, the Wii will only support Dolby Pro Logic II, but CoD3 is also fully compatible with that. The game will use the rumble pack, but will not make use of the controller's built-in speaker, as Activision will apparently not have enough time to incorporate it. Online play is out, and so is any form of multiplayer, and WiiConnect24 will not be utilized.
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Tuesday 26 September 2006 The Wii version of Call of Duty 3 will take full advantage of the machine's motion-sensitive controllers - although, incredibly, the missions will be the same as those of the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. "We were quite surprised that we didn't have to adapt the single-player game," says the World War II shooter's executive producer Marcus Iremonger. "There are a few minor changes we had to do, but not gameplay-wise. It works pretty well: you're not in any way hindered, ...
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We've got a new video of Call of Duty 3 gameplay footage to offer today. It's apparently taken from the Xbox 360 version of the game currently in development (we spotted the blue X button on the menus) but we expect the PS3 and Wii versions won't be far off. The video features everything you want to see in Call of Duty - exploding tanks, sneak attacks, surprise grenades and, in the climactic finale, a desperate dagger attack from a crazed Nazi, complete with "blut und ehre" - "blood and honor" ...
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We've got hold of two videos that demonstrate the intensity of action that you can expect from Call of Duty 3, the WWII first-person shooter due for release this November. Both videos - available on the Movies tab above - show how you'll get assistance and orders from the AI soldiers that fight alongside you. The AI help is one of the game's strengths with you never left to play the super-solider and take on the enemy by yourself - instead there's always the feeling of being part of a ...
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Fresh from GC2006 and also from chatting up Activision, CoD3 is shown and it is looking very sweet. As much as it pains me to say, CoD3 looks better than CoD2 by a good way. Some of the info from the event is as follows.
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Activision is teaming up with Spike TV and Best Buy to deliver the "Game Head Call of Duty 3: Challenge," a boot camp-style competition of survival and gaming that will telecast as a television special on Spike TV's "Game Head" on November 10, 2006 timed to the fall release of the Call of Duty 3 video game. Activision is hosting an online casting call at www.gamespot.com to find 16 recruits with personality, perseverance and gaming skills to compete for a Grand Prize package that includes VIP access to Spike TV's "Video Game Awards," a Home Entertainment system from Best Buy and a trip for two to Normandy, France.
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* Team-based Multiplayer with Vehicles ¿ Combined arms and team-based combat provides unprecedented depth and variety by allowing up to 24-players to battle it out online with the option of single or split-screen Internet play. Gamers have the choice to play as infantry or commandeer multiple-occupancy vehicles, including tanks, jeeps, and motorcycles with side-cars, leading to unique mobile combat roles for all-out, multiplayer mayhem. Call of Duty 3 also offers soldier classes, each with class specific abilities, and a ranking system for truly diversified squad combat.
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Order Call of Duty 3 for the Nintendo Wii or the Sony PlayStation 3 at America Gamestop or EB Games (online and retail) stores and receive a Sneak Peek into Call of Duty 3 Bonus DVD for free.
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Activision have released some new screenshots for CoD 3 exclusively to the Australia media. Taken from the Xbox 360 and PS3 builds of the game.

Call of Duty 3 is scheduled to be released on Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox & PS2 in November this year. While still officially scheduled for November at the conference, Activision did announce that the game will be a launch title for the Wii.
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