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Video: Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Part 16 Ultimatum 2 of 2Original at YouTube
• Wed, Jun 17
By rss@youtube.com (eagleamf) Author: eagleamf Keywords: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Infinity Ward Activision PlayStation 3: eagleamf Added: June 17, 2009
Video: Rick RollOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Feb 19
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...
2009 Video Game Awards nominees announced for December 12 event
Original at Video Games Blogger
• Fri, Nov 20
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)
REVIEW: Modern Warfare 2 may have just rendered every other FPS on the market irrelevant.
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Activision Prioritizes Third Studio for Call of Duty Franchise
Original at GameTaggr
• 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)
Activision Creating Third Call of Duty Team
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Wed, Nov 18
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...
Modern Warfare 2 PC Code Reveals Hidden Game Modes
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Wed, Nov 18
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...
Activision pulled MW2 'No Russian' scene in Russia on advice of 'local counsel'
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Nov 17
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...
Modern Warfare 2 upsets Russians
Original at p2pnet.net
• Mon, Nov 16
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
Activision wants your money for Call of Duty online
Original at ClanBase Newsfeed
• 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.
WRUP: 'We don't control the Modern Warfare 2 servers' edition
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Nov 13
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...
Modern Warfare 2 sold 4.7 million copies on launch day
Original at Video Games Blogger
• Fri, Nov 13
• 6 related articles
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...
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Review: Modern Warfare 2 Kills Well With OthersOriginal at Wired
• Fri, Nov 13
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
Dancing with the Devil: Ars reviews Modern Warfare 2 PC
Original at Ars Technica
• Thu, Nov 12
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...
Modern Warfare 2: Successful launch | Lanzamiento exitoso
Original at El Mundo Tech
• Thu, Nov 12
• 6 related articles
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.
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Fox News 'Fox & Friends' Reports on Modern Warfare 2's Terrorist Level
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Infinity Ward Talks Modern Warfare 2 DLC Beyond What's Planned, May Listen if People Want More Spec Ops
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Debating Modern Warfare 2 On News Radio
Original at Wired
• Wed, Nov 11
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
Powerful Modern Warfare 2 Plot Hits Close to HomeOriginal at Wired
• Tue, Nov 10
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...
Publishers Respond to GameStop Breaking Modern Warfare 2's Street Date
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 now available; anticipated as biggest entertainment launch of all time
Original at Gaming Bits
• 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!]
Activision donates $1 million to help war veterans on Modern Warfare 2 launch dayOriginal at Video Games Blogger
• Mon, Nov 9
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...
This is Modern Warfare 2's official launch partyOriginal at Joystiq
• 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...
Activision Announces Call of Duty Endowment, Assisting Home-Bound Veterans Find Jobs
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Activision to donate a million dollars for the benefit of war veterans
Original at ps3.qj.net
• 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...
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Activision to donate a million dollars for the benefit of war veterans
Original at pc.qj.net
• 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...
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Activision to donate a million dollars for the benefit of war veterans
Original at Xbox 360
• 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...
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Activision establishing 'Call of Duty Endowment,' donating $1 million to war veteran aid
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Nov 8
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...
Select GameStops in NY, OH and PA selling Modern Warfare 2 already
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Nov 8
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...
Reggie: New Super Mario Bros. Will “Absolutely” Outsell Modern Warfare 2
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Fri, Nov 6
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.
Activision catches both pirates and thieves in Modern Warfare 2 investigation
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Nov 6
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...
Activision CEO Says Modern Warfare 2 Could Be "Biggest Entertainment Launch" of All Time
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Been Caught Stealing: Facebook Helps Put Modern Warfare 2 Cyber-Thieves Behind Bars
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Fri, Nov 6
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.
Digital Denial: Direct2Drive Refuses to Distribute Modern Warfare 2 PC Edition
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Fri, Nov 6
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...
Modern Warfare 2 refused by digital distribution retailers; Steamworks to blame
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Nov 6
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...
News: No dedicated servers for RAGE?
Original at Fragland.net
• Fri, Nov 6
“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:
News: Modern Warfare 2 gets launch trailerOriginal at Fragland.net
• Thu, Nov 5
• 5 related articles
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.
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Modern Warfare 2 launch trailer includes huge explosions, hostile locations, Slim Shady and space?
Original at pc.qj.net
• 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...
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Modern Warfare 2 launch trailer includes huge explosions, hostile locations, Slim Shady and space?
Original at Xbox 360
• 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...
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Modern Warfare 2 launch trailer includes huge explosions, hostile locations, Slim Shady and space?
Original at ps3.qj.net
• 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...
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Media: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
New Five Minute Modern Warfare 2 Video Montage Reveals Airport Terrorist Level Cinematic?Original at Ripten Video Game
• Wed, Nov 4
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...
Killing innocents: a soldier's take on Modern Warfare 2 leak
Original at Ars Technica
• Wed, Nov 4
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...
Infinity Ward: Wii Can't Deliver Our Multi-Platform Experience [Wii]
Original at Kotaku
• 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]
Initial Modern Warfare 2 budget was 'ridiculous'
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Nov 3
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...
Modern Warfare 2: Record GameStop Preorders & $500 Million Week One Sales Predictions
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Tue, Nov 3
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.
Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack 50% Off, Another Double XP Weekend Approaches
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Mon, Nov 2
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.
Deal of the week: 50% off CoD 4's Variety Map Pack
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Nov 2
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...
Party Chat Not Fully Supported in Modern Warfare 2 [Rumor]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Nov 2
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.
Fallout 3 Wins The Golden Joysticks [Awards]
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Oct 30
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
Modern Warfare 2 Footage Sparks Outrage In Australia [Video Game Violence]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Oct 29
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.
News: Activision counters Modern Warfare 2 controversy
Original at Fragland.net
• Thu, Oct 29
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...
Terrorist Mission in Modern Warfare 2 Confirmed, is Completely Optional
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
New Modern Warfare: Airport Murder Simulator 2 video game glorifies terrorism
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, Oct 28
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...
Modern Warfare 2 Features Skippable Scene of Atrocities [Spoiler]
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Oct 28
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."
Disturbing Modern Warfare 2 Scene Can Be Skipped
Original at Cinema Blend
• 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.
News: Modern Warfare 2 will shock
Original at Fragland.net
• Wed, Oct 28
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...
Modern Warfare 2 information leak continues, controversial content confirmedOriginal at EL33TONLINE
• Wed, Oct 28
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...
Modern Warfare 2 Initially Kept a Secret from Activision
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Modern Warfare 2 Packs First and Third Person Shooter Gameplay?
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Mon, Oct 26
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...
Here Are Your Modern Warfare 2 Minimum Specs For PC [Activision]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Oct 22
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
‘Official’ Modern Warfare 2 boycott begins
Original at EL33TONLINE
• Thu, Oct 22
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...
London's Leicester Square to host Modern Warfare 2 midnight bash
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, Oct 21
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...
Modern Warfare 2 PC's IWNET An "Improvement" Over Dedicated Servers, Says IW [Infinity Ward]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Oct 19
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.
Retailers list Modern Warfare 2 bundle for November 10
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Oct 18
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...
Jurassic: The Hunted looks awfully familiarOriginal at Joystiq
• Fri, Oct 16
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.
News: Activision didn't want Modern Warfare
Original at Fragland.net
• Wed, Oct 7
• 1 related articles
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'...
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News: Christians don't like Modern Warfare 2
Original at Fragland.net
• Wed, Oct 7
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...
Infinity Ward: "Activision Did Not Want Modern Warfare"
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Tue, Oct 6
• 1 related articles
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...
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Activision Originally Didn't Want Modern Warfare
Original at Escapist Magazine
• 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.
PC version for Modern Warfare 2 pushed back?
Original at Qj.net
• 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...
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PC version for Modern Warfare 2 pushed back?
Original at pc.qj.net
• 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...
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News: Check out some Modern WarfareOriginal at Fragland.net
• Mon, Oct 5
• 5 related articles
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
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Modern Warfare 2 could be delayed on PC
Original at EL33TONLINE
• Mon, Oct 5
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.
Media: Modern Warfare 2 "Infamy" Trailer
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
New Modern Warfare 2 Trailer Debuts During Sunday Night Football
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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....
Brand new Modern Warfare 2 trailer to air during Sunday Night Football
Original at DigitalBattle
• 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...
New Modern Warfare 2 trailer during Sunday Night Football
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Oct 2
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).
Not Even Modern Warfare Juice Can Kill This Jet Lag [Note]
Original at Kotaku
• 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...
The Official Energy Drink Of Modern Warfare 2 [Marketing]
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Sep 30
• 8 related articles
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...
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Modern Warfare 2 map pack dated
Original at Qj.net
• Wed, Sep 30
• 8 related articles
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...
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Modern Warfare 2 map pack dated
Original at Xbox 360
• Wed, Sep 30
• 8 related articles
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...
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Modern Warfare 2 map pack dated
Original at pc.qj.net
• Wed, Sep 30
• 8 related articles
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...
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Modern Warfare 2 map pack dated
Original at ps3.qj.net
• Wed, Sep 30
• 8 related articles
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...
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Microsoft Aims to be Lead Platform in Modern Warfare 2 Sales
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Rumor: Modern Warfare: Reflex to Support WiiSpeak
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Modern Warfare 2 name still being explained
Original at pc.qj.net
• Mon, Sep 21
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...
Blur crossing finish line in 2010
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Sep 21
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
UK Software Sales for week ending 19/09: NFS: Shift debuts at No. 1
Original at EL33TONLINE
• Sun, Sep 20
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...
Infinity Ward Pokes Fun at Bobby Kotick
Original at Escapist Magazine
• 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.
Hands-On with Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• 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...
Modern Warfare 2 Perks list unveiled
Original at pc.qj.net
• Thu, Sep 17
• 1 related articles
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...
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Modern Warfare 2 Perks list unveiled
Original at Xbox 360
• 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...
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Activision Isn't Planning Any PS3 Bundles for Modern Warfare 2
Original at Escapist Magazine
• 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.
Kotick's "Skepticism," "Fear" And "Pessimism" Make Cameo At Modern Warfare 2 Event [Activision]
Original at Kotaku
• 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...
250GB Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 limited edition console announced
Original at Xbox 360
• Tue, Sep 15
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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...
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Microsoft Confirms 250GB with Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console
Original at GameTaggr
• 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...
News: Modern Warfare 2 shows its Flag RunnerOriginal at Fragland.net
• 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.
Watch: Modern Warfare 2 gameplay footage leaked online UPDATEOriginal at Xbox 360
• 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
Infinity Ward: No vehicles in Modern Warfare 2s multiplayer
Original at Xbox 360
• Wed, Aug 26
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:
DS – Modern Warfare Mobilized – GC 09 Trailer
Original at GameTaggr
• 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...
Modern Warfare 2 Could Come To Wii
Original at GameTaggr
• 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...
QuickJump QuickPeek 84:Lightning-fast sold outs and warying bewares
Original at Xbox 360
• Sun, Aug 9
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...
50 Cent lending his vocal skills to Modern Warfare 2
Original at Xbox 360
• Sat, Aug 8
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.
Activision already planning two map packs for Modern Warfare 2
Original at Xbox 360
• Thu, Aug 6
• 8 related articles
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...
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Treyarch Bringing Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare To The Wii
Original at Cinema Blend
• 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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized Coming To DS
Original at Cinema Blend
• 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.
News: DS gets Modern Warfare game
Original at Fragland.net
• 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.
News: Mordern Warfare 2 shows off AC130 kicking assOriginal at Fragland.net
• Tue, Jul 28
• 2 related articles
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.
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Xbox 360 Is The Year's Most Played Next Gen
Original at Hq.Com
• Sun, Jan 4
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)
Gaming News & Rumors Around The Web (12/3/08)Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Dec 3
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'...
Activision Announces New 'Call of Duty', 'Guitar Hero', and 'Tony Hawk' Games
Original at G4 TV
• Wed, Dec 3
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
Review: Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360)
Original at Loot Ninja
• Sat, Nov 22
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...
Videogame Sales For March 2008 From NPD Group
Original at Gaming Bits
• Thu, Apr 17
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
Call of Duty 4 DS makes Modern Warfare handheld, by n-Space
Original at videogamesblogger.com
• Fri, Jul 6
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...