Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 has lingering suspense about Makarov still

Hey there, fellow gamers! Let's talk Call of Duty. You know, the campaign mode had taken a bit of a backseat in recent games, but guess what? It's back, and it's making a comeback in a big way! After Black Ops 4 decided to ditch the campaign entirely, we got a stellar campaign in the 2019 Modern Warfare, hailed as one of the best in the franchise. And the year before that, Modern Warfare 2 also gave us a solid campaign, even though it didn't quite reach the legendary status of its predecessor. Now, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the horizon, expectations are through the roof for its story mode to be nothing short of amazing. And guess what? Sledgehammer Games is promising some game-changing stuff!

One of the most exciting changes is the introduction of an open-ended mission structure, which is a pretty bold move for the series. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's campaign is aiming for an immersive and impactful storytelling experience. Remember Vladimir Makarov, the Russian Ultranationalist leader and terrorist from the original Modern Warfare series? Well, he's back in the spotlight for this one. But here's the kicker, folks: details about this new version of Makarov are about as scarce as a legendary loot drop in your favorite RPG. 
In the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series, there was this vibe that Captain Price and Makarov had this long-standing feud going on. Even though Makarov didn't pop up until Modern Warfare 2, you could tell these two had some history. It was hinted that they'd crossed paths multiple times, and it wasn't just a friendly chat over tea.

No, it was some deep-seated enmity, with a dash of mutual hatred for flavor. One of the reasons for Makarov's beef with Price was that Price had a hand in the demise of Makarov's mentor, Imran Zakhaev. Price spent years hunting down Makarov, which only cranked up the heat in their rivalry.

But in the Modern Warfare reboot, well, things are a bit of a mystery. At the end of Modern Warfare 2, there's this dramatic moment where Laswell drops a photo of Makarov, labeling him as a fresh threat. And then, Captain Price takes a look and drops this cryptic line, "He's not new." Oh, and the rest of Task Force 141? They all seem to recognize Makarov too, giving that photo the stink-eye, especially Ghost, who seems to know something we don't.

So, here's the deal, folks: We don't really know how Price and the gang are tied to Makarov in this new Modern Warfare timeline. If Modern Warfare 3 follows the original series, Price might've had run-ins with Makarov during his long military career or heard about his rise to power from his Spec Ops, CIA, or SAS buddies. Or, who knows, maybe they've been frenemies for years, and this campaign will give us all the juicy details.

Honestly, that last option sounds pretty darn exciting. Imagine diving into Modern Warfare 3's campaign with Price and Makarov already having this intense history. It'd make the stakes even higher and give us a real emotional rollercoaster. Plus, it would play into our feelings about Makarov as a long-standing Call of Duty baddie, with Price knowing just how big a threat he is. It's like they say, "Keep your friends close and your nemeses closer!" So, let's gear up for Modern Warfare 3, folks! It's going to be one heck of a ride.