Image credit: Infinity Ward Call of Duty is in desperate need of a win. Black Ops 7 was the climax of rising displeasure in the established formula. It lacked that bite, amongst other things. It missed the mark for many , especially compared to older entries. Activision needed to roll its sleeves up and win back the favour of the masses, and having briefly played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer earlier this month, it appears a compelling counter-punch against jaded sentiments. Now, there's only so much you can glean from roughly two hours of multiplayer gameplay. All weapons unlocked, all attachments at your fingertips. There was no need to grind out an optimal loadout, nor enough time for areas of imbalance to manifest. Still, even within this small glimpse, some real merit is clear and unarguable. At its core Modern Warfare 4 is a faster, more ferocious shooter.…