Which Side Are You On? CoD: Ghosts vs. BF4!

   Alright shooter fans, there's an epic battle brewing in the gaming world, and the time is almost here to be choosing sides. Call of Duty: Ghosts? Or Battlefield 4? Both highly ambitious projects are set to battle it out to be the next best shooter. Fortunately for us gamers, they are both coming to current and next gen consoles! 

   On November 5th, Infinity Ward/Activision will be releasing their next addition of the Call of Duty series into the foray. Although, some long-time fans have grown tired of the game's tried and true formula that has now become a staple of the series, the name alone is guaranteed to draw in big numbers this holiday season.

   Running at 60fps per Call of Duty standard, and promising more interactive and destructive environments, the game really does seem to stand apart from past entries. Loads of new weapons, game modes, a fresh campaign, and even the new Squads mode, show that Infinity Ward still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve to try and stay on top. Of course multiplayer is the major drawing point for The CoD series. It's back and better than ever, with more destructible environments and dynamic events, from something as small as blowing up a gas station to kill nearby enemies and create some cover, to a killstreak that can change the whole map, creating new paths and places to hide.

   On the other side of the hill, and releasing on October 29th, a week ahead of competition, we've got Battlefield 4. Dice/EA have been aiming to knock Call of Duty off of it's pedestal, and have only fallen short in the past, but BF4 may just change that. Boasting 60fps on a console is a first for the Battlefield series, but this entry will also feature full 64 player maps. A huge step forward for online first-person shooters. With vehicle combat, destructible maps, and also including dynamic, game-changing events all powered with the improved Frostbite 3 engine, BF4 looks like it will give CoD a run for it's money this time around.

   Although Battlefield was originally a PC only title, its leap to the consoles proved to be a worthy one. Vehicles have always been a staple of the series, but with larger maps and more than double the players, they will naturally play a much larger role in multiplayer. With the recent inclusion of jets to the console versions, there will be plenty of fun and unforgettable moments to be had. Top that off with the destruction that we know and love from the series and the new "Levolution" system, such as taking down a skyscraper, or flooding a city to change the gameplay mechanics entirely, the game is guaranteed to give gamers quite a few jaw-dropping experiences along the way.

   It's going to be a difficult choice this holiday season. Two big games going head to head, I'm anxious to see who comes out on top. Are going for the fast-paced, streamlined action of Call of Duty: Ghost? Or are you leaning more towards the large scale destruction and vehicle warfare of Battlefield 4? Or maybe even both? Let us know in the comments below!