"MW3 Season 1 Update Receives Praise for Riot Shield Nerf"
Modern Warfare 3 players are celebrating the nerf of the Riot Shield for Season 1, as developers have addressed concerns about its use as an extra layer of cover. The shield will now impose a movement penalty even when on the player's back, but melee damage has been increased to a two-hit kill. Players are pleased with the changes, considering it a good middle ground, and can test them out when Season 1 goes live on December 6.