World War II? That’sso1944! A few weeks agowe talked to you aboutMedal of Honor: Modern Combat, a name that had been trademarked by Electronic Arts and seemed to indicate that the series would be going theCall of Duty: Modern Warfareroute and shunning the overdone WWII theme. Now the rumor has been given a fresh coat of paint, with one industry source claiming this is definitely a thing that’s happening.

“It’s a new take on the modern warfare idea,” the insider tellsMCV. “and will really help give the series the kick up the arse it needs.

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A newMedal of Honoris definitely in the works, but Electronic Arts has refused to comment on whether or not it will indeed be set in the present day. It seems like an inevitability though, given the runaway success ofModern Warfare 2and the undeniable staleness of WWII shooters. I doubt EA is the only one looking at more contemporary settings for FPS games.

Will they seriously call itModern Combatthough? I’ve seen some shameless things in my time, but come on.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.