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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

Rate Video: Rick RollVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

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

This Week

 

Rate 2009 Video Game Awards nominees announced for December 12 event

Original at Video Games Blogger external link    Fri, Nov 20

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By Josh • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision Publishing / Infinity Ward) • Infinity Ward • Rocksteady Studios • Valve • DJ Hero (Activision Publishing / FreeStyleGames) • Guitar Hero 5 (Activision Publishing / Neversoft Entertainment)

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 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...

Past Two Weeks

 

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 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 Modern Warfare 2 sold 4.7 million copies on launch day

Original at Video Games Blogger external link    Fri, Nov 13    6 related articles

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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 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 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 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 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 Publishers Respond to GameStop Breaking Modern Warfare 2's Street Date

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Nov 10

Over the weekend, it was discovered that prolific video game retailer GameStop had broken the street date on Modern Warfare 2 in some select locations. As a result, the practice has raised some concerns among those in the game development community. Microsoft, who is producing a special M...

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    2 related articles

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...

Past Month

 

Rate Activision Announces Call of Duty Endowment, Assisting Home-Bound Veterans Find Jobs

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Mon, Nov 9

With Wednesday being Veterans Day, and Modern Warfare 2 set to target stores tomorrow, Activision has announced plans to donate $1 million to create a new non-profit organization dedicated to assisting soldiers with re-integrating into civilian lives, as well as finding jobs. The cor...

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

Original at ps3.qj.net external link    Mon, Nov 9    2 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 pc.qj.net external link    Mon, Nov 9    2 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    2 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...

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 Activision CEO Says Modern Warfare 2 Could Be "Biggest Entertainment Launch" of All Time

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Fri, Nov 6

Modern Warfare 2 is shaping up to be quite the big release. Really big. Extremely big. Perhaps even absurdly big. So big that when it is released, all the real wars in the world will be put on hold so everyone can play the game. Okay, maybe not that big. But close, at least in the eyes of one Mr. Robert "Bo...

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

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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

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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 News: Modern Warfare 2 gets launch trailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fragland.net external link    Thu, Nov 5    5 related articles

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With all the commotion recently surrounding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (multiplayer, USA being under attack, blablabla...), Activision - Blizzard didn't want to pass by another opportunity to keep Infinity Ward's latest in the news so a launch trailer is a good way of doing that.

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    2 related articles

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    2 related articles

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 ps3.qj.net external link    Wed, Nov 4    2 related articles

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 Media: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Wed, Nov 4

And now, because you people clearly don't want this game badly enough, Activision and Infinity Ward have unveiled a new launch trailer for Modern Warfare 2 in the hopes that some of you might take interest and decide to purchase their game. With any luck, this last desperate gambit of a mark...

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 Killing innocents: a soldier's take on Modern Warfare 2 leak

Original at Ars Technica external link    Wed, Nov 4

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By andrew.webster@arstechnica.com (Andrew Webster) Last week, some footage leaked from the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Though it has since been taken down—with Activision claiming "copyright infringement"—the short video left a lasting impression. It depicted Russian terrorists gunning down what appeared to be innocent c...

Rate Infinity Ward: Wii Can't Deliver Our Multi-Platform Experience [Wii]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Nov 3

By Brian Ashcraft Whether Activision has a studio like Treyarch do a Wii port of Modern Warfare 2 remains to be seen, but developer Infinity Ward doesn't seem interested in putting out Wii titles for future titles. Infinity Ward: Wii can't deliver on our goals [Develop]

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.

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 Disturbing Modern Warfare 2 Scene Can Be Skipped

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Wed, Oct 28

Yesterday video footage of a controversial segment from Modern Warfare 2 hit the Internet. Today MW2 publisher Activision explained the video, which has since been pulled from the Internet.

Rate News: Modern Warfare 2 will shock

Original at Fragland.net external link    Wed, Oct 28

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It's clear that the last words haven't been written about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. After the controverse surrounding the dropping of support for dedicated servers on PC and the rather dubious decision to implement an optional third person view, Infinity Ward now seems to not be afr...

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 Initially Kept a Secret from Activision

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Oct 27

Infinity Ward, developer of the hit Modern Warfare franchise, has a rather strange relationship with publisher Activision. The latter originally wanted nothing to do with such a concept, and despite it turning into a huge success for both companies, Infinity Ward still kept Activisio...

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...

October of 2009

 

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 News: Activision didn't want Modern Warfare

Original at Fragland.net external link    Wed, Oct 7    1 related articles

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We had to fight for everything," chimed in CoD project lead, Jason West. "They wanted it to be World War 2. Again."It's a good thing Infinity Ward did what they wanted to do as it has paid off for Activision - Blizzard. But how stupid is Activision - Blizzard if they don't see the potential? It isn'...

Rate News: Christians don't like Modern Warfare 2

Original at Fragland.net external link    Wed, Oct 7

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in the upcoming “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2/Infamy” one thing stands out: the gallant mansion reduced to rubble doesn’t belong to some crazed separatist dictator hellbent on all kinds of nefarious acts. Instead, it’s the White House. The scenes of post-apocalyptic scenes of carnage...

Rate Infinity Ward: "Activision Did Not Want Modern Warfare"

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Oct 6    1 related articles

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Activision and Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2 is one of this holiday season's most eagerly-anticipated titles, virtually standing as a blockbuster hit before it is even released, such is the anticipation for it. What publisher would not want to have a feather in their cap like the Mode...

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 Qj.net external link    Mon, Oct 5    2 related articles

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 PC version for Modern Warfare 2 pushed back?

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Mon, Oct 5    2 related articles

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 News: Check out some Modern WarfareVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fragland.net external link    Mon, Oct 5    5 related articles

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Activision - Blizzard has released a new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 which shows off just over two minutes of CGI and (some) gameplay footage. In short: this games looks... goooooooood! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is scheduled for release November 10th on PC, X360 and PS3

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 Media: Modern Warfare 2 "Infamy" Trailer

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Sun, Oct 4

As expected, Infinity Ward and Activision have unleashed a brand-new trailer for the super-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. For those who decided not to lower themselves by watching professional sports, you can check out the trailer below: Looks like Modern Warfare 2 will be...

Rate New Modern Warfare 2 Trailer Debuts During Sunday Night Football

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Sat, Oct 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is big. Really big. So big that a new trailer for the game can't just debut on the internet or on a videogame-oriented program like GameTrailers TV or XPlay. No, only one entity is big enough to hold the awesomeness of Modern Warfare 2 - the National Football League....

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 New Modern Warfare 2 trailer during Sunday Night Football

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Oct 2

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By Alexander Sliwinski According to USA Today, Activision and Infinity Ward have a new Modern Warfare 2 trailer debuting during Sunday Night Football. It'll play sometime during the game between the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8PM ET (5PM PT).

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    8 related articles

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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 Qj.net external link    Wed, Sep 30    8 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 Xbox 360 external link    Wed, Sep 30    8 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    8 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 ps3.qj.net external link    Wed, Sep 30    8 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 Microsoft Aims to be Lead Platform in Modern Warfare 2 Sales

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Mon, Sep 28

Microsoft plans to lead the way in sales for Activision and Infinity Ward's upcoming and eagerly-anticipated FPS war title, Modern Warfare 2. And in order to do so, Microsoft UK's Senior Regional Director for Entertainment Neil Thompson says they are going to back its release with extra...

Rate Rumor: Modern Warfare: Reflex to Support WiiSpeak

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Sat, Sep 26

In a recent Activision/Blizzard press conference in Portugal, one of the slides in a presentation shown had the new Call of Duty Wii game, Modern Warfare:Reflex. The slide stated the game will indeed support WiiSpeak support. The picture you see above serves as proof (kudos to FNintendo f...

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 Blur crossing finish line in 2010

Original at Joystiq external link    Mon, Sep 21

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By Alexander Sliwinski Activision still has plenty on its plate this holiday season with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and DJ Hero. Then again, with the early part of 2010 as packed as it is with pushed releases, who knows what delays are still lurking. Gallery: Blur

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

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Sun, Sep 20

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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 Hands-On with Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Thu, Sep 17

In excellent form, Activision brought together the top gaming media from around the world to experience, for the first time, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer. While the above and beyond wining and dining was immensely appreciated—from the extravagant hotel room to the drinks...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Perks list unveiled

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Thu, Sep 17    1 related articles

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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 Modern Warfare 2 Perks list unveiled

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Thu, Sep 17    1 related articles

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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 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

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 News: Modern Warfare 2 shows its Flag RunnerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fragland.net external link    Wed, Sep 2

Activision - Blizzard and Infinity Ward have released a new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 which shows off the Flag Runner during a game of multiplayer. Looks pretty awesome if you ask me! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set for release in November.

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...

Rate Modern Warfare 2 Could Come To Wii

Original at GameTaggr external link    Fri, Aug 21

Activision, please print out the above photo and hang it in your office when developing the Wii version, and say to yourself “we will push this console to the limits and we will put in the time and energy into creating this game like we did for the other consoles”.The so...

Rate QuickJump QuickPeek 84:Lightning-fast sold outs and warying bewares

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Sun, Aug 9

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By Mabie A. With the success of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC and the kind of anticipation we're seeing for Modern Warfare 2, it looks like Activision wants to use the profitable name as they bring the glorious FPS into the Nintendo yard. How will Modern Warfare fare in the Wii...

Rate 50 Cent lending his vocal skills to Modern Warfare 2

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Sat, Aug 8

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By Karl B. IW community manager Robert Bowling subsequently confirmed that he will be acting as one of the squad voices in the game's main multiplayer mode as well as the Spec Ops mode. You can hear the guy once Modern Warfare 2 launches on November 11.

Rate Activision already planning two map packs for Modern Warfare 2

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Thu, Aug 6    8 related articles

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By Karl B. Activision has revealed that they are planning to release two map packs as DLC for Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC), which has yet to be launched on November 10. Is anyone surprised by this? I didn't think so. Here's what Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith had to say regarding the...

Rate Treyarch Bringing Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare To The Wii

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Wed, Aug 5

On November 10th, when PS3/Xbox 360/PC owners get Modern Warfare 2, Wii owners will finally be able to play its predecessor, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Activision announced today that a Wii port of the 2007 shooter is in development.

Rate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized Coming To DS

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Mon, Aug 3

Activision announced today that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized is currently in development at n-Space. Mobilized will be released exclusively for the DS and acts as a "companion narrative" to the upcoming PS3/PC/Xbox 360 shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Rate News: DS gets Modern Warfare game

Original at Fragland.net external link    Mon, Aug 3

Activision announced today that the Nintendo DS is getting its very own Call of Duty game. With the name Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilised it will try and persuade people to go and buy it on November, 10.

Year 2009

 

Rate News: Mordern Warfare 2 shows off AC130 kicking assVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fragland.net external link    Tue, Jul 28    2 related articles

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Activision - Blizzard has released a new trailer for Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, showing 1:23 of footage where we follow AC130 shooting at just about anything that moves.

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 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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