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Year 2009

 

Rate Video: Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Part 16 Ultimatum 2 of 2Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Jun 17

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By rss@youtube.com (eagleamf) Author: eagleamf Keywords: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Infinity Ward Activision PlayStation 3: eagleamf Added: June 17, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Feb 19

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By rss@youtube.com (oMeGaSoLjaX) The official trailer from Activision and Infinity Ward for the upcoming game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 . It is due to be released in December, 2009. Ignore the following, i'm a view whore: call of duty 5 beta gameplay multiplayer 4 COD5 COD 5 infinity ward xbox 360 microsoft sony playsta...

Stories

4 hours ago

 

Rate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Xbox 360 for $42 [Gaming Deals]

Original at Techie Buzz external link    4 hours ago

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Video Games Republic Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has sold over 13 million copies and has sent Activision profits through the roof. ... Modern Warfare 2 Leads For Fourth Straight Week In UKGamasutra Modern Warfare 2's online army is the world's biggestVentureBeat

Rate Modern Warfare 2 leaderboards hacked on PS3

Original at The Inquisitr external link    4 hours ago

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Right now, this doesn't appear to be affecting the Xbox 360 or PC versions, and I'd hope Activision/Infinity Ward moves quickly to fix this nonsense (though ...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 takes over Steam top 10 sales list

Original at Game Daily external link    16 hours ago

Modern Warfare 2 - Infinity Ward/Activision 2. Left 4 Dead 2 - Valve3. THQ Complete Pack - THQ4. Mirror's Edge - EA5. Borderlands - Gearbox Software/2K ...

This Week

 

Rate 8 million played Modern Warfare 2 in its first week

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Dec 4

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By Richard Mitchell There's not really much more to say, is there? Publisher Activision notes that the 8 million folks dabbled in Modern Warfare 2 during its first week of release, which outnumbers basically every major organized army on the planet, Activision gloats. Obviously, the publisher forgot to fa...

Rate How To: Modern Warfare 2 by JX23: Flawless Game Favela 39-0 UMP Domination (Gameplay Commentary)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Dec 4

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By rss@youtube.com (machinima) Keywords: yt:quality=high Call of Duty Modern Warfare MW2 UPC 47875333376 PS3 047875837492 XBox 360 XBox360 X360 0047875333376 PC MPN 83747 Infinity Ward Activision glitches elevator favela tutorial JX23 with commentary record kill streak ac130 harrier strike ps3 modern warefar...

Rate Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) Director Keith Arem - TransWorldNews

Original at TransWorldNews external link    Fri, Dec 4

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Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) Director Keith Arem Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ:ATVI) director for the hit video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be making his directorial debut on the action ... Call of Duty ClassicVe3d.com

Rate Modern Warfare 2's online army is the world's biggest

Original at VentureBeat external link    Fri, Dec 4

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Video Games Republic That's another record broken for the first-person modern combat game, and Activision Blizzard says that those gamers constitute the largest army in the ... Modern Warfare 2 tops Xbox 360 Live activityPunch Jump Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is 8 Million StrongSo Hood

Rate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is 8 Million Strong

Original at So Hood external link    Fri, Dec 4

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Modern Warfare 2 has become the largest entertainment launch in history and a pop culture phenomenon,” said Robert Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard, ... Infinity Ward Says Javelin Cheat Fix 'In the Pipeline' for PS3 [Patch]Zergwatch

Rate Halo 3: ODST drops out of Xbox 360 Live top 10

Original at Punch Jump external link    Fri, Dec 4

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Zergwatch Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Modern Warfare 2 ranked as the No. 1 Xbox Live title in the same period. The Xbox Live division holds more than 20 million users ... Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter price cut by 20 percentPunch Jump all 15 news articles »

Rate Can Medal of Honor really usurp CoD: Modern Warfare?

Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk external link    Fri, Dec 4

I'm not saying it's going to happen tomorrow, but in the way that Activision sort of alternates sequels of Modern Warfare and Call of Duty and owns the ... and more »

Rate Modern Warfare 2 tops Xbox 360 Live activity

Original at Punch Jump external link    Thu, Dec 3

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Microsoft Corp. this week said Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Modern Warfare 2 topped usage in the Xbox Live division of the Xbox 360. ... Modern Warfare 2: Play This Weekend Whilst Earning Money for CharityProduct Reviews (blog) Play Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox 360 and earn money for charityHEXUS

Rate EA aims to reclaim FPS dominance with Medal of Honor, Battlefield

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Dec 2

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By Ludwig Kietzmann I'm not saying it's going to happen tomorrow, but in the way that Activision sort of alternates sequels of Modern Warfare and Call of Duty and owns the leadership position in FPS [first-person-shooter], between Medal of Honor and Battlefield, I want it back," EA CEO John Riccitiello dec...

Rate New: Breaking news and daily top stories via email - Kotaku.com

Original at Kotaku.com external link    Wed, Dec 2

New: Breaking news and daily top stories via email blog) In Modern Warfare 2's case, Activision and Infinity Ward assumed control of one of the resort's ballrooms, offering reviewers a public space at which to ... and more »

Rate Wal-Mart Launches Videogame War

Original at Wall Street Journal external link    Wed, Dec 2

Wal-Mart's initial list of discounted games excludes three of the season's biggest games: Activision Blizzard Inc.'s "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" ... and more »

Rate We've Got Game: Modern Warfare 2

Original at Dane101 external link    Wed, Dec 2

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Call of Duty franchise reaches 3 billion in salesThe Tanooki (blog) Call of Duty one of the 'greatest entertainment franchises of all time'The Tech Herald Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" video game brings war home -- and gives ...Chicago Tribune

Rate EA sees fewer game titles

Original at Reuters external link    Wed, Dec 2

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copies in its first two weeks, joining other big hits, Activision Blizzard Inc's, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" and Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed II". ... and more »

Rate Target price cuts PS3, Xbox 360 titles to $39

Original at Punch Jump external link    Wed, Dec 2

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In Entertainment (blog) In addition, it is offering Xbox Live 12-Month Gold Card at $29.99 with the purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Modern Warfare 2. ... Cheat sheet to great video gamesGeorgia Straight Holiday gift guideSanta Rosa Press Democrat all 30 news articles »

Rate Conspiracy! Greengrass Says No More Bourne And Call Of Duty Director To Now ...

Original at Latino Review.com external link    Wed, Dec 2

Activision Blizzard is generating critical raves and blockbuster sales for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," and the success of the videogame is rubbing off ... and more »

Rate Electronic Arts Posts Record FIFA 10 Sales [FIFA 10 Ultimate Team Add-On ... - TFTS

Original at nexus404.com external link    Tue, Dec 1

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TFTS (blog) Electronic Arts Posts Record FIFA 10 Sales [FIFA 10 Ultimate Team Add-On ... TFTS (blog) Just the other day we've seen Activision bragging about its Call of Duty franchise. Modern Warfare 2 is a best-seller game but it looks like it's not the ... and more »

Past Two Weeks

 

Rate Ubisoft reports $109 million loss

Original at Variety external link    Mon, Nov 30

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It's the latest tentpole game to perform well, with "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" earning a record $550 million during its first week for Activision ... and more »

Rate UPDATE 1-Activision says "Call of Duty" series tops $3 bln

Original at Reuters external link    Fri, Nov 27

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI.O) said on Friday its "Call of Duty" video game franchise pushed past the $3 billion mark in ... Call of Duty franchise surpasses new milestoneAfterdawn.com Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 smashes industry recordsVentureBeat

Rate Machinima.com to Debut the Worlds Largest Video Game Award Show on YouTube - Earthtimes

Original at Earthtimes.org external link    Tue, Nov 24

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Wired News Machinima.com to Debut the Worlds Largest Video Game Award Show on YouTube Earthtimes (press release) Modern Warfare 2 (Activision, Infinity Ward) 5. Uncharted 2 (Sony, Naughty Dog) Best Art Direction 1. Assassin's Creed 2 (Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal) 2. ...

Rate Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Original at San Francisco Chronicle external link    Tue, Nov 24

Publisher: Activision. $59.99 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. ESRB Rating: Mature. It's always easier to quibble about a formula the second time around, ... Keeping games in playOtago Daily Times Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – First Impressions ReviewBSCreview

Past Month

 

Rate A Tale of Two Company Blockbuster Franchises: Activision Blizzard's Call of ...

Original at Market Rap external link    Mon, Nov 23

Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 recently dethroned Take Two ...

Rate A Modern Warfare 2 primer on early access and game reviews

Original at Ars Technica external link    Mon, Nov 23

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to a specific location, stay in company-provided rooms, play the game a specific way... and all this came at a substantial cost to Activision Blizzard. ... Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2San Francisco Chronicle Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – First Impressions ReviewBSCreview

Rate REVIEW: Modern Warfare 2 may have just rendered every other FPS on the market irrelevant.

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Thu, Nov 19

What the Game's About It wasn't supposed to be that game. The odds were stacked against Infinity Ward in more ways than one as the industry marched toward the now-legendary 2007 holiday season. Activision was against moving the best-selling Call of Duty franchise out of the familiar and pr...

Rate Activision Prioritizes Third Studio for Call of Duty Franchise

Original at GameTaggr external link    Thu, Nov 19

With the news that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2 pulling in $550 million in first week sales the LA Times let slip a small tidbit of information regarding the future of the franchise, a third studio has been dedicated to it's development. 3 Vote(s)

Rate Activision Creating Third Call of Duty Team

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Wed, Nov 18

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By Chad Lakkis The tail end of a LA Times article discussing the sheer magnitude of Activision’s Modern Warfare 2 launch reveals that, in addition to Infinity Ward and Treyarch, a third mystery team has been signed to create yet another CoD release. Could Activision seriously be toying with the idea of r...

Rate 'Call Of Duty 2' Grosses $550M In First Five Days

Original at Wall Street Journal external link    Wed, Nov 18

Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) said Wednesday that its videogame "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" sold units totaling about $550 million worldwide in its ... Activision: 'Call of Duty' Not Banned in RussiaPC Magazine Call of Duty' sequel is a shot in arm for industryHouston Chronicle

Rate Modern Warfare 2 PC Code Reveals Hidden Game Modes

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Wed, Nov 18

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By Sam Naylor This was found in a now-deleted post on the Infinity Ward forums, and in the word of the person who posted it, “It seems we have finally identified the DLC that Activision/IW wanted to pimp to us. It has been right in the game all along.” This seems likely from a company like Activision, so don’t...

Rate Activision pulled MW2 'No Russian' scene in Russia on advice of 'local counsel'

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Nov 17

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By Alexander Sliwinski Activision has confirmed that it decided to remove the controversial "No Russian" scene from Russian versions of Modern Warfare 2, noting that there was no influence from the Russian government to do so. In a statement to Eurogamer, the publisher explained that Russia does not have a for...

Rate Activision: 'Call of Duty' Not Banned in Russia

Original at PC Magazine external link    Tue, Nov 17

Activision Blizzard has reportedly denied that its latest hit game, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," has been banned in Russia. ... Call Of Duty 2' Grosses $550M In First Five DaysWall Street Journal Call of Duty' sequel is a shot in arm for industryHouston Chronicle

Rate Modern Warfare 2 upsets Russians

Original at p2pnet.net external link    Mon, Nov 16

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By Jon Gamasutra – UK Call Of Duty Sales Hit $111.8 Million, November 16, 2009 PC World – Russia Threatens Modern Warfare 2 Ban, Game Yanked From Shelves, November 16, 2009 modding their consoles – Banned/Modded Xbox 360, loaded- $140, November 12, 2009

Rate Mario Bros. Wii sales top Modern Warfare 2 PS3, Xbox 360

Original at Punch Jump external link    Sun, Nov 15

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Wii beat Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 in the latest retail data ... New Super Mario Bros Wii Will Sell Better than Modern Warfare 2Softpedia New Super Mario Bros Wii Will Surely Beat Out Modern Warfare 2Sof...

Rate Activision wants your money for Call of Duty online

Original at ClanBase Newsfeed external link    Sun, Nov 15

Activision has admitted to looking at other ways to 'monetise' the Call of Duty franchise after the success of Modern Warfare 2.Read more of this story at ClanBase.

Rate WRUP: 'We don't control the Modern Warfare 2 servers' edition

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Nov 13

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By Alexander Sliwinski We appreciate passionate gamers, but please stop sending us emails asking us to fix the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 servers. We're happy that the game is so enjoyable; however, we do not control nor do we have even the slightest influence over how the game functions. Please direct all issu...

Rate Record Sales for Modern Warfare 2, but Gaming Business Declines

Original at New York Times external link    Fri, Nov 13

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EL33TONLINE sold 4.7 million units in its first day on sale in the United States and Britain, taking in $310 million for the game publisher Activision Blizzard. ... Ahead of the Bell: Video game sales fallThe Associated Press Big Hopes For Assassin's Creed 2RedOrbit

Rate Modern Warfare 2 sold 4.7 million copies on launch day

Original at Video Games Blogger external link    Fri, Nov 13

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By Josh Modern Warfare 2 sold through 4.7 million copies in 24 HOURS. That is roughly 55 copies of the game sold EVERY SECOND since the game launched. These numbers include all three versions, PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, and the territories of the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. This also amounts t...

Rate Review: Modern Warfare 2 Kills Well With OthersVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Wired external link    Fri, Nov 13

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By Gus Mastrapa Yes, the incredibly popular new shooter for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (reviewed) comes bundled with an entertaining and substantial single-player storyline, one that has already stirred up a little controversy. 60, Activision

Rate Tech Today: Intel and AMD Reach Truce, 'Call of Duty' Breaks Sales Records

Original at Wall Street Journal external link    Fri, Nov 13

Call of Duty' Breaks Sales Records:Â First-day sales of Activision Blizzard's “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” raked in an estimated $310 million in North ... Biz Break: Intel truce sends chip rival AMD's shares up 22 percentSan Jose Mercury News

Rate NPD: October video game sales tumble 19 percent

Original at google.com external link    Thu, Nov 12

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Not included in the October sales figures is Activision Blizzard Inc.'s "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," which went on sale Tuesday and broke entertainment ... US Videogame & Console Sales Fall19 Percent in OctoberTopNews New Zealand

Rate Dancing with the Devil: Ars reviews Modern Warfare 2 PC

Original at Ars Technica external link    Thu, Nov 12

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By bkuchera@arstechnica.com (Ben Kuchera) It's a tricky thing to be a PC gamer who wants to play Modern Warfare 2. We weren't sure we'd get an advance copy from Activision, so we went to a local game store and put our money down to make sure there would be a copy waiting for us on launch day. (If we complain about preorders in the future, be su...

Rate 'Call of Duty' sells $310M in N Amer, UK in 24 hrs

Original at google.com external link    Thu, Nov 12

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First-day sales of Activision Blizzard Inc.'s "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" broke records, raking in an estimated $310 million in North America and the ... Call of Duty' Brings in More Than $300MABC News Critical Reception: Activision/Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2Gamasutra

Rate Biz Break: Intel truce sends chip rival AMD's shares up 22 percent

Original at San Jose Mercury News external link    Thu, Nov 12

Activision Blizzard sells a record 4.7 million copies of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" on its first day. Brocade stock plunges after HP says it will buy ... Tech Today: Intel and AMD Reach Truce, 'Call of Duty' Breaks Sales RecordsWall Street Journal

Rate Modern Warfare 2: Successful launch | Lanzamiento exitoso

Original at El Mundo Tech external link    Thu, Nov 12    6 related articles

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By elmundotech From/De: Activision About Activision Publishing, Inc. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Rate Options Edge: Activision Blizzard, Harley-Davidson, Dendreon, and Chesapeake ...

Original at Schaeffers Research external link    Thu, Nov 12

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI: sentiment, chart, options) reported today that it moved 4.7 million copies of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" on its first ... and more »

Rate Fox News 'Fox & Friends' Reports on Modern Warfare 2's Terrorist Level

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Wed, Nov 11

You knew it was coming. After Activision confirmed that players would be able to take on the role of a terrorist in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, news organizations and political pundits would be jumping on the story left and right. While it's taken until the game's release, we have our firs...

Rate Infinity Ward Talks Modern Warfare 2 DLC Beyond What's Planned, May Listen if People Want More Spec Ops

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Wed, Nov 11

While Infinity Ward and Activision may not be jumping through any hoops to live up to the expectations of PC gamers, it seems that they may still have their ear to the ground regarding what to do for future Modern Warfare 2 downloadable content. There are, of course, two DLC packs already ann...

Rate Debating Modern Warfare 2 On News Radio

Original at Wired external link    Wed, Nov 11

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By Gus Mastrapa Image courtesy Activision Powerful Modern Warfare 2 Plot Hits Close to HomeTest-Driving Modern Warfare 2’s Night-Vision GogglesLimited-Edition Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Boasts 250-GB Drive …Activision Offers 10 Seconds of Modern Warfare 2

Rate ' Call of Duty Endowment' Aids Unemployed Vets

Original at Wired News external link    Wed, Nov 11

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Activision Blizzard has established a charity to help find jobs for unemployed veterans, it said Monday. The Modern Warfare publisher has ... Activision Blizzard establishes Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) for unemployed ...Gaming Bits (blog)

Rate Powerful Modern Warfare 2 Plot Hits Close to HomeVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Wired external link    Tue, Nov 10

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By Gus Mastrapa Test-Driving Modern Warfare 2’s Night-Vision GogglesLimited-Edition Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Boasts 250-GB DriveDedicated Modern Warfare’s Servers Aren’t a Bad IdeaHalo 3, Call of Duty 4 Top Xbox Live’s ‘Most Played’ ListActivision Announces Call of Duty 4, N’Gai Not HappyZero P...

Rate Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 now available; anticipated as biggest entertainment launch of all time

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Tue, Nov 10    3 related articles

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Game developer Infinity Ward and publisher Activision announce that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is now available at stores. Many of you anticipating the first-person shooter game have probably... Read the full article at GamingBits.com!]

Rate Activision donates $1 million to help war veterans on Modern Warfare 2 launch dayVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Video Games Blogger external link    Mon, Nov 9

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By Josh Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick told the Washington Post, “The joblessness rate that [veterans] should have should be far less than the national average, not more. How do you expect people to actually join the military if when they leave the military they can’t integrate back into t...

Rate This is Modern Warfare 2's official launch partyVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Joystiq external link    Mon, Nov 9

By Andrew Yoon Considering this is arguably the biggest game release of the year, the event ended up being a bit underwhelming. Other than the dozens of Xbox 360 demo kiosks (with nary a PS3 in sight), Activision didn't offer much else to see or do. For the sake of this blogger, a more "ridiculous" marketing...

Rate UPDATE 3-Electronic Arts posts loss, to cut jobs

Original at Reuters external link    Mon, Nov 9

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Los Angeles Times The company's chief rival, Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI.O), will launch its "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" on Tuesday, in the most anticipated game ... Electronic Arts posts 2Q loss, plans layoffsThe Associated Press

Rate Activision to donate a million dollars for the benefit of war veterans

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Mon, Nov 9    1 related articles

By Glenn M. Now that Modern Warfare 2 (PC, PS3 and Xbox 360) is slowly making its way into store shelves and home consoles, Activision seems to be busying itse...

Rate Activision to donate a million dollars for the benefit of war veterans

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Mon, Nov 9    1 related articles

By Glenn M. Now that Modern Warfare 2 (PC, PS3 and Xbox 360) is slowly making its way into store shelves and home consoles, Activision seems to be busying itse...

Rate Activision establishing 'Call of Duty Endowment,' donating $1 million to war veteran aid

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Nov 8

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By Ben Gilbert On the eve of Modern Warfare 2's official release, the game's publisher has announced intentions to donate $1 million to veteran-related charities through a newly created foundation. The "Call of Duty Endowment" (or simply "CODE") is said to "support other groups that assist veterans...

Rate Select GameStops in NY, OH and PA selling Modern Warfare 2 already

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Nov 8

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By Griffin McElroy Poor, poor GameStop. As the gaming public's anticipation for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 approached critical mass, they faltered in their loyalty, and took their business to small "mom and pop" game retailers who had broken the game's street date. Fortunately for the retail juggernau...

November of 2009

 

Rate Reggie: New Super Mario Bros. Will “Absolutely” Outsell Modern Warfare 2

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Fri, Nov 6

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By Chad Lakkis Direct from the hefty predictions department come two haymakers. The first hails from the lips of Activision CEO, Bobby Kotick, and the second comes from Nintendo’s North American President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. Have your popcorn ready.

Rate Activision catches both pirates and thieves in Modern Warfare 2 investigation

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Nov 6

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By JC Fletcher While it might be tempting to go straight to Craigslist with those Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundles you stole, it turns out that Activision notices exciting, high-profile offers just like your potential customers might. VentureBeat reports that when Activision noticed a listing for o...

Rate Been Caught Stealing: Facebook Helps Put Modern Warfare 2 Cyber-Thieves Behind Bars

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Fri, Nov 6

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By Chad Lakkis According to Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat, a Craigslist post offering a Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle perked the interest of Activision and prompted them to hire Dallas based IPCybercrime, a private investigation firm specializing in internet crime.

Rate Digital Denial: Direct2Drive Refuses to Distribute Modern Warfare 2 PC Edition

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Fri, Nov 6    3 related articles

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By Chad Lakkis In all honesty, if the company disagrees with the notion of forced 3rd party software why then link to an external means of purchase and offer a discount on other games by that publisher? It seems to me that they feel guilty for causing a perceived inconvenience to their customer base and at...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 refused by digital distribution retailers; Steamworks to blame

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Nov 6    3 related articles

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By JC Fletcher At Direct2Drive," the statement on what would be the Modern Warfare 2 product page reads, "we believe strongly that when you buy a game from us, you shouldn't be forced to install and run a 3rd party software client to be able to play the game you purchased." The site offers an Amazon link to pu...

Rate News: No dedicated servers for RAGE?

Original at Fragland.net external link    Fri, Nov 6

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“It’s not cast in stone yet, but at this point no, we don’t think we will have dedicated servers,”Carmack also said he's happy that Infinity Ward decided to not support dedicated servers for Modern Warfare 2 as that way id Software won't have to do any pioneering on that part:

Rate Modern Warfare 2 launch trailer includes huge explosions, hostile locations, Slim Shady and space?

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Wed, Nov 4    3 related articles

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By Ryan F. With just one week until the release of the most anticipated game of the year, Activision and Infinity Ward has released the official launch trailer o...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 launch trailer includes huge explosions, hostile locations, Slim Shady and space?

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Wed, Nov 4    3 related articles

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By Ryan F. With just one week until the release of the most anticipated game of the year, Activision and Infinity Ward has released the official launch trailer o...

Rate New Five Minute Modern Warfare 2 Video Montage Reveals Airport Terrorist Level Cinematic?Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Wed, Nov 4

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By Chad Lakkis Though mostly a five minute long rehash of previously seen footage, it seems to also confirm the existence of cinematic version of the terrorist airport level. If true, this’s a great move by Infinity Ward, as it would allow those gamers who choose pass on the opportunity of playing it out f...

Rate Initial Modern Warfare 2 budget was 'ridiculous'

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Nov 3

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By David Hinkle During an interview with Develop, Infinity Ward's front-line man, Robert "fourzerotwo" Bowling, recalled the early planning stages of Modern Warfare 2. Unsurprisingly, publisher and owner Activision was eager to pour money into the development of the COD4 sequel, following the bas...

Rate Modern Warfare 2: Record GameStop Preorders & $500 Million Week One Sales Predictions

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Tue, Nov 3

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By Chad Lakkis In addition to that, analyst Michael Pachter made some hefty sales predictions as a part of his Q3 Activision Blizzard financial preview: Modern Warfare 2 will be available in stores on Tuesday, November 10th for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Rate Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack 50% Off, Another Double XP Weekend Approaches

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Mon, Nov 2

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By Chad Lakkis Thrifty gamers looking to milk their Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare purchase a little longer will be happy to know that Activision is making a the “Variety Map Pack” DLC (first released in April of 2008) available to consumers at a discounted price today.

Rate Deal of the week: 50% off CoD 4's Variety Map Pack

Original at Joystiq external link    Mon, Nov 2

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By David Hinkle This week, Xbox 360 and PS3 gamers will be able to snag Call of Duty 4's Variety Map Pack for half off, Activision announced. We've seen this with car dealers a million times. With next year's model -- Modern Warfare 2 -- about to hit the show floor soon, Activision is looking to get as much as it c...

Rate Party Chat Not Fully Supported in Modern Warfare 2 [Rumor]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Nov 2

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By Brian Crecente The Xbox 360 version of Modern Warfare 2 won't allow gamers to be in Party Chat while playing some modes of the game, according to a screen uploaded by a NeoGaf poster. The Playstation 3 doesn't have a cross-game chat capability. We've contacted Activision to try and confirm this screenshot.

October of 2009

 

Rate Fallout 3 Wins The Golden Joysticks [Awards]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Oct 30

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By Mike Fahey Nintendo Game of the Year: Call of Duty: World at War The Rampage Soundtrack of the Year: Guitar Hero World Tour PlayStation Game of the Year: Killzone 2 Publisher of the Year: Activision Blizzard ShortList One to Watch: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Footage Sparks Outrage In Australia [Video Game Violence]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 29

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By Mike Fahey Back in Australia the debate rages on, with Nicholas Suzor, spokesman for the lobby group Electronic Frontiers Australia, using the situation to call for a R18+ rating for games released in the country, while rejecting the idea that a video game could foster terrorism.

Rate News: Activision counters Modern Warfare 2 controversy

Original at Fragland.net external link    Thu, Oct 29

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After the crippled multi, the 18+ stamp and the shocking terrorist video, it now seems that the renowned publisher is a bit fed up with the content of what comes in the news though. While many would say 'bad publicity is still publicity', Activision - Blizzard does not share that philosophy...

Rate Terrorist Mission in Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed, is Completely Optional

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Wed, Oct 28

Responding to a leak from earlier in the week, Infinity Ward has confirmed to Kotaku that there will indeed be a mission in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 "designed to evoke the atrocities of terrorism." The news confirms footage that purportedly showcased a never-before-seen level of th...

Rate New Modern Warfare: Airport Murder Simulator 2 video game glorifies terrorism

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 28

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By Ludwig Kietzmann Sorry, mainstream press, but we already beat you to the headline! Much like the level of anticipation amongst us gamers, controversy is set to reach uncomfortable levels when Activision and Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 starts shooting up the sales chart (and the airpo...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Features Skippable Scene of Atrocities [Spoiler]

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Oct 28

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By Brian Crecente Details of the scene came to light after footage from the game was leaked on the Internet. Activision says that the footage comes from a game obtained illegally and "is not representative of the overall gameplay experience in Modern Warfare 2."

Rate Modern Warfare 2 information leak continues, controversial content confirmedVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Wed, Oct 28

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) The following content contains an extreme spoiler for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, so if you want to keep any and all surprises about the game for until the time you’ve popped the play disc into the drive of your favourite gaming platform, and you wish to go on the recommended ‘media black...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Packs First and Third Person Shooter Gameplay?

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Mon, Oct 26

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By Chad Lakkis A game changing reveal was first teased by Infinity Ward Community Manager, Robert Bowling, during an interview which took place at a Los Angeles held Modern Warfare 2 event in September. Bowling stated that there was an aspect to the game that had yet to be discussed, and went on to say that...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Minimum PC Specs Announced

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Fri, Oct 23

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By Chad Lakkis Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is coming to the PC in just over 2 weeks, so WASD finger clicking buttons back in shape and check the minimum specs released by Activision after the jump. System Requirements OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are u...

Rate Here Are Your Modern Warfare 2 Minimum Specs For PC [Activision]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 22

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By Michael McWhertor OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported) Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported Memory: 1 GB RAM DirectX: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c

Rate ‘Official’ Modern Warfare 2 boycott begins

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Thu, Oct 22

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) PC gamers have cried foul, as the decision removes the ability to set up custom, user-run dedicated servers, resulting in a 135 000 signature-strong online petition to convince Infinity Ward to reconsider the implementation of IWNET, to which the faces of Infinity Ward have replied wi...

Rate London's Leicester Square to host Modern Warfare 2 midnight bash

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 21

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By Ludwig Kietzmann Late-night revelers and iron-sight junkies situated near London should note that Activision plans a proper launch for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 at Leicester Square, on the night before the game's November 10 launch on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Hip square visitors to-be can gap...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 PC's IWNET An "Improvement" Over Dedicated Servers, Says IW [Infinity Ward]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Oct 19

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By Michael McWhertor Bowling writes that the IWNET matchmaking service is "the biggest investment Infinity Ward has ever made into the PC version of our games," explaining how various aspects of the new Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer feature set works.

Rate Retailers list Modern Warfare 2 bundle for November 10

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Oct 18

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By Ben Gilbert We can't say that we were exactly taken aback to find out a couple of online retailers are listing the upcoming Modern Warfare 2-paired 250GB Xbox 360 launch as November 10, the same day the game arrives at retailers nationwide. An eagle-eyed reader at Joystiq sister site Engadget spotted...

Rate Jurassic: The Hunted looks awfully familiarVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Oct 16

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By Richard Mitchell Jurassic: The Hunted arrives for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PS2 on November 3. We're not sure it's fair of Activision to put Modern Warfare 2 up against this kind of competition.

Rate Activision Originally Didn't Want Modern Warfare [Military Blunders]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Oct 6

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By Owen Good Speaking to Official PlayStation Magazine, Infinity Ward's boss said that Activision did not believe in Infinity Ward's concept for a modern Call of Duty setting and was actively working to demonstrate the idea wouldn't succeed. Activision "Didn't Want Modern Warfare" [CVG]

Rate Activision Originally Didn't Want Modern Warfare

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Tue, Oct 6

By John Funk Infinity Ward had to fight to be able to make Call of Duty 4 a modern FPS, say members of the studio's top brass: publisher Activision wanted another World War II game.

Rate PC version for Modern Warfare 2 pushed back?

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Mon, Oct 5

By Mabie A. Just last week, we received word that there will be a midnight launch for Activision-Blizzard's Modern Warfare 2 (also on Xbox 360, PS3) on November 1...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 could be delayed on PC

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Mon, Oct 5

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) This has lead to wild speculation that the PC version of the title is being held back due to piracy concerns, enabling Activision Blizzard to effectively reduce the impact of illicitly distributed PC versions of Modern Warfare 2 on sales of the console version.

Rate Brand new Modern Warfare 2 trailer to air during Sunday Night Football

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Fri, Oct 2

USA Today [1] has recently reported that Activision [2] and Infinity Ward [3] are gearing up to air a brand new Modern Warfare 2 [4] during Sunday Night Football this weekend. According to the report it will air during the game that will pit the San Diego Chargers against the Pittsburgh Stee...

Rate Not Even Modern Warfare Juice Can Kill This Jet Lag [Note]

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Sep 30

By Michael McWhertor Day two of being back in the United States of America, land that I love, has been a bit of a challenge. Staying awake and staying alert, even with the help of some Monster energy drink that takes like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 isn't helping. I only hope that I can muster up some energy and rema...

Rate The Official Energy Drink Of Modern Warfare 2 [Marketing]

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Sep 30

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By Mike Fahey The codes can be found in specially marked Monster Energy 4-packs. 6-packs will also be available exclusively through Sam's Club, each of those granting access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Combat Training Experience, an exclusive online event being hosted by Infinity Ward this...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 map pack dated

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Wed, Sep 30    2 related articles

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By Karl B. We know that Infinity Ward and Activision have at least two map packs planned for Modern Warfare 2. Thanks to Monster Beverage Company, who has a deal...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 map pack dated

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Wed, Sep 30    2 related articles

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By Karl B. We know that Infinity Ward and Activision have at least two map packs planned for Modern Warfare 2. Thanks to Monster Beverage Company, who has a deal...

September of 2009

 

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Monster Energy drink on its way

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Wed, Sep 30

With the June release of World of Warcraft branded Game Fuel [1], one would be led to believe that Activision Blizzard would again strike a deal with Mountain Dew for a similar Modern Warfare 2 [2] drink. However, those who thought this would be wrong as Activision is aiming for a drink with a...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 name still being explained

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Mon, Sep 21

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By Mabie A. So messaging it both ways, I think it s helpful. People that are in the know, know what Modern Warfare 2 is. People that know what Call of Duty is might not necessarily get it in a way, but establishing that identity and making sure that this is Modern Warfare 2. It is not just Call of Duty blah, blah...

Rate UK Software Sales for week ending 19/09: NFS: Shift debuts at No. 1

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Sun, Sep 20    7 related articles

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) Need For Speed: Shift (EA)Guitar Hero 5 (Activision Blizzard)Colin McRae: DiRT 2 (Codemasters)Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos)Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)WET (Bethesda Softworks)The Beatles: Rock Band (MTV Games)Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision Blizzard)Wii Fit (Nint...

Rate Infinity Ward Pokes Fun at Bobby Kotick

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Fri, Sep 18

By Keane Ng Infinity Ward apparently does not fear the wrath of their supreme overlord Bobby Kotick, because the company subtly poked a little fun at the Activision CEO at a recent Modern Warfare 2 event.

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Perks list unveiled

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Thu, Sep 17

By Mabie A. The Perks list for Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC)have bee released by Activision, and it looks like they've also retained some old ones apart from adding in some fresh items. If you complete the particular challenge for each Perk, you can find yourself being upgraded to a "Pro" ver...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Perks list unveiled

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Thu, Sep 17

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By Mabie A. The Perks list for Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC)have bee released by Activision, and it looks like they've also retained some old ones apart from adding in some fresh items. If you complete the particular challenge for each Perk, you can find yourself being upgraded to a "Pro" ver...

Rate Activision Isn't Planning Any PS3 Bundles for Modern Warfare 2

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Thu, Sep 17

By John Funk With the Modern Warfare 2 250GB Xbox 360 bundle tantalizing gamers who have yet to buy Microsoft's entrant in the console wars, it's surprising to hear that Activision is planning no such bundle for Sony's PS3.

Rate Kotick's "Skepticism," "Fear" And "Pessimism" Make Cameo At Modern Warfare 2 Event [Activision]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Sep 17

By Stephen Totilo A sharp-eyed commenter on NeoGAF noticed an overlap between comments from Activision CEO Bobby Kotick that were widely quoted in the gaming press earlier this week and some custom classes set up by the Activision-owned developers at Infinity Ward at their Tuesday multiplayer event fo...

Rate Activision announces Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Wed, Sep 16

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By Sam Naylor This news comes straight from an Activision event that I bet you wish you were at. The multiplayer portion of the game was shown and played by attendees, who now must be quite smug. I hate to make predictions, but I reckon this game will sell more than 8 copies in its first day. In fact, I’m willing...

Rate 250GB Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 limited edition console announced

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Tue, Sep 15    6 related articles

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By Ryan F. Here's one for all CoD fans. Microsoft and Activision have today announced a brand new limited edition 250GB themed Xbox 360. Yes folks, the rumored 250GB Xbox 360 is indeed real and will be bundle with two wireless controllers, an Xbox 360 headset and a standard edition copy of Modern Warfa...

Rate Microsoft Confirms 250GB with Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console

Original at GameTaggr external link    Tue, Sep 15    6 related articles

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From the press release:[QUOTE]Microsoft Corp. and Activision Publishing, Inc. today brandished the latest weapon to help gamers take to the battlefields for the global launch of the year with the announcement of the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console. Infinity Ward's "Mo...

Rate MS: Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console (with 250GB HDD)

Original at El Mundo Tech external link    Tue, Sep 15    6 related articles

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By elmundotech From/De: Activision About Microsoft Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. About Activision Publishing, Inc.

August of 2009

 

Rate Watch: Modern Warfare 2 gameplay footage leaked online UPDATEVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Fri, Aug 28

By Ryan F. Get ready for some pure awesomeness. Here's your first taste of Modern Warfare 2's(Xbox 360, PS3, and PC) single player and co-op gameplay footage coming from a Game Crazy retailer event that was leaked online. Watch it now before Activision yanks it from the web. Update

Rate Infinity Ward: No vehicles in Modern Warfare 2s multiplayer

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Wed, Aug 26

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By Ryan F. Infinity Ward s Robert Bowling has confirmed that vehicles will not be part of Modern Warfare 2 s (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC) multiplayer. According to Bowling, the games focus is on fast-paced infantry combat where players never rely on transportation:

Rate DS – Modern Warfare Mobilized – GC 09 Trailer

Original at GameTaggr external link    Sun, Aug 23

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized is the third Call of Duty video game developed for the Nintendo DS. It is under development by n-Space, who developed the previous two Nintendo DS Call of Duty games, and will be published by Activision. The game takes place in the same setting as Moder...

Year 2009

 

Rate Xbox 360 Is The Year's Most Played Next Gen

Original at Hq.Com external link    Sun, Jan 4

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By Posted by wes213 1. World of Warcraft (Blizzard) 2. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision) 3. Halo: Combat Evolved (Microsoft) 4. The Sims (Electronic Arts) 213 minutes per week (0.09% of gamers) 5. The Sims 2 (Electronic Arts) 6. RuneScape (Jagex) 7. Diablo II (Blizzard)

Rate Gaming News & Rumors Around The Web (12/3/08)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Wed, Dec 3

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Nintendo - Wii, DS Activision Blizzard] Activision today has announced their huge line of games coming next year, and it looks like Call of Duty: World At War wasn't as appealing to the audience as their new game (Call of Duty 6) will be: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, coming Fall 2009. That'...

Rate Activision Announces New 'Call of Duty', 'Guitar Hero', and 'Tony Hawk' Games

Original at G4 TV external link    Wed, Dec 3

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Activision Blizzard, in a joint event with the in-game advertisement company Massive Inc., has announced: Guitar Hero 5Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2A new Tony Hawk game that will utilize a new peripheralA James Bond racing game from Project Gotham developer Bizarre Creations

Rate Review: Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360)

Original at Loot Ninja external link    Sat, Nov 22

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By Steve Kohlbecker Activision hit the video game lottery when it released Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. It was an updated version of its award winning WWII series with new weapons, a revamped multiplayer, a thrilling campaign, and great visuals. The game was an instant masterpiece and cemented the franchi...

Rate Xbox 360’s Million-Sellers

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Sun, Nov 16

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By Dan Landis Listed in order of sales (in millions): Halo 3, Microsoft — 8.4Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Activision — 6.6Grand Theft Auto IV, Take-Two Interactive — 6.2Gears Of War, Microsoft — 5.3Forza Motorsport 2, Microsoft — 4.1Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft — 4.0Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, RedOc...

Rate Videogame Sales For March 2008 From NPD Group

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Thu, Apr 17

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March 2008 videogame software sales (in units): 1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii), Nintendo: 2.7 million 4. Wii Play w/ remote (Wii), Nintendo: 409.8K 7. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Wii), Activision: 264.1K 9. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Xbox 360), Activision: 237K

Year 2007

 

Rate Call of Duty 4 DS makes Modern Warfare handheld, by n-Space

Original at videogamesblogger.com external link    Fri, Jul 6

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By supadupagama Two weeks ago Activision was handing out brochures to retailer sales representatives that outlined upcoming titles, one of them was Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare listed for DS, aside from the FPS shooter coming to PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 in fall 2007. We brushed it aside as a misprint, but luc...

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