So you've given in to the hype and bought a copy, as everyone's been telling you how amazing it is, and how they've been getting all sorts of 'scorestreaks' whilst 'pwning noobs'... whatever the hell that means. The Call of Duty franchise is one of the most profitable and popular game series' ever made; yielding over $10 billion in sales, Activision have made more from COD than the James Bond, Star Wars and Harry Potter films combined. It is a true heavyweight in the entertainment industry and looks as if it's here to stay, so maybe it'd be best to learn the basics. The problem is it takes a lot of time to make your way to level 50 and unlock all the weapons and equipment, and it's no fun using the default classes while your friends are vaporising you with laser guns or blowing you up with a bombing run. So grab your headset, power up your console and clear your schedule, it's time to leave the real world and enter the warzone - here are the six top tips to help you climb the ranks of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. With some practice, determination and a bit of self-belief, you will rise from a lowly infantry soldier to commander of the free world. Just remember; with great power-ups, comes great responsibility...
