{"id":3909,"date":"2009-11-10T18:24:16","date_gmt":"2009-11-10T08:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=3909"},"modified":"2009-11-10T18:24:16","modified_gmt":"2009-11-10T08:24:16","slug":"call-of-duty%c2%ae-modern-warfare%c2%ae-2-storms-into-retail-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=3909","title":{"rendered":"CALL OF DUTY\u00ae: MODERN WARFARE\u00ae 2 STORMS INTO RETAIL STORES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Infinity Ward\u2019s Highly-Anticipated Game Now Available Worldwide<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sydney \u2013 November 10, 2009 \u2013 It\u2019s time to gear up for all-out, high-speed action and epic combat, as\u00a0 Activision Publishing, Inc.<\/a> (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the most anticipated game of the year, developer Infinity Ward\u2019s Call of Duty:<\/em><\/strong> Modern Warfare 2<\/em><\/strong> is now available at retail stores everywhere.\u00a0 Following a number of midnight store openings, Modern Warfare 2<\/em><\/strong> has begun to unleash a new threat upon the world, putting gamers on the front lines of an epic, global battle that has advanced onto American soil, proving that no one is safe from an impending invasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom day one the goal was to bring our fans around the world the most riveting and authentic experience we\u2019ve ever created in Modern Warfare 2<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d said Vince Zampella, CEO of Infinity Ward.\u00a0 \u201cEvery design from the smallest detail was crafted to place gamers in the centre of their own epic, action movie \u2013 with the suspense, excitement and adrenaline as if they were starring themselves.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following an unprecedented number of pre-order reservations across the globe, the sequel to the best selling first person action game in history kicked-off its worldwide invasion earlier today with a series of midnight celebrations from Sydney to London, Paris to New York.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Picking up following the historic events of Call of Duty\u00ae 4: Modern Warfare\u00ae<\/em>, Modern Warfare 2<\/em><\/strong> completely immerses players in one of the most intense storylines, filled with unexpected plot twists and death-defying battles set in exotic locales across the globe.\u00a0 As gamers fight to save the world from annihilation, the soundtrack of Academy Award\u00ae, Golden Globe\u00ae Award, Grammy\u00ae Award and Tony winning composer Hans Zimmer sets the dark and ominous tone for a truly cinematic gaming experience.\u00a0 Modern Warfare 2<\/em><\/strong> marks the first time that the legendary artist has scored a video game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Delivering the complete package, in addition to the heart-racing intensity of the single player campaign, Modern Warfare 2 <\/em><\/strong>also offers an entirely new gameplay mode, \u201cSpecial Ops,\u201d which supports 2-player co-operative play via online or split screen dropping gamers into a surplus of time-trial and objective-based missions.\u00a0 As players rank-up, ever challenging missions are unlocked, including highlights from the single player campaign, fan favourites from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare<\/em> and all new, exclusive missions.\u00a0 While, the all-new Multiplayer mode raises the bar even higher from the world-record setting online play from its predecessor delivering new capabilities, customization, gamestates and modes, including customizable killstreaks, accolades and new create-a-class features.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Modern Warfare 2<\/em><\/strong> is rated \u201cMA 15+\u201d Strong Violence by the Classification Board and is available now for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows\u00ae PC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gamers have numerous options to enhance the Modern Warfare 2 <\/em><\/strong>experience with the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Console featuring a 250GB hard drive, Xbox 360 headset, two wireless controllers and a standard edition copy of the game.\u00a0 Also available now for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation\u00ae3 system are the Modern Warfare 2 <\/em><\/strong>Collector\u2019s Edition packages, including the Hardened Edition, which contains a token to download Call of Duty\u00ae<\/em><\/strong> Classic, a limited edition SteelBook\u2122 case and the \u201cBehind the Lines\u201d collector\u2019s artbook, and the individually numbered, one-time only limited quantity Prestige Edition, which includes the Hardened Edition plus a pair of fully functioning night vision goggles and an individually numbered \u201cSoap MacTavish\u201d night vision goggles collectors\u2019 stand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Also available today for Nintendo DS\u2122 is Call of Duty\u00ae: Modern Warfare\u00ae: <\/em><\/strong>Mobilized<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Developed exclusively by n-Space, the DS title delivers a unique storyline and an arsenal of handheld features.\u00a0 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized<\/em><\/strong> is rated \u201cM\u201d by the Classification Board.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additionally, for Wii\u2122 fans Call of Duty\u00ae: Modern Warfare\u00ae Reflex Edition<\/em><\/strong> is also now available. A port by Treyarch of the record-setting and award-winning, original Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare<\/em>, the title is rated \u201cMA15+\u201d Strong Violence by the Classification Board\u00a0<\/p>\n

Modern Warfare 2<\/em><\/strong> press kit assets are available for download at http:\/\/www.activision.com\/index.html#presscenter|en_US<\/a>. Players anxious to answer the call can visit www.modernwarfare2.com<\/a> for more information and updates.<\/p>\n

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Infinity Ward\u2019s Highly-Anticipated Game Now Available Worldwide\u00a0 Sydney \u2013 November 10, 2009 \u2013 It\u2019s time to gear up for all-out, high-speed action and epic combat, as\u00a0 Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the most anticipated game of the year, developer Infinity Ward\u2019s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is now available at retail<\/p>\n

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