Modern Warfare 2 Hits Ground Running
Posted on: Monday, 9 November 2009, 06:15 CST
The widely anticipated role-playing videogame "Modern Warfare 2" finally becomes available on Tuesday.
Videogame maker Activision Blizzard anticipates that the sixth episode in the "Call of Duty" franchise might become the most successful entertainment industry release of 2009.
Pre-orders for the $60 game are the highest grossing in the company’s record.
"We're already seeing it bully other name-brand competitors into pushing their release dates back rather than risk going head-to-head in the same launch window," said Scott Steinberg of videogame and gadget website Digital Trends to Yahoo News. "Put simply, if you only buy a single game this Hanukkah or Christmas, this is the title to beat."
Analysts anticipate that "Modern Warfare" will create interest in the videogame industry as yearly sales have been hurt by the economy.
"Modern Warfare" will appeal to both general videogame players and the franchise's established followers.
"It's designed to be as much of a breathlessly cinematic experience as simple run-n-gun outing," Steinberg said. "Beyond offering tremendous value courtesy of both its single and multiplayer options, it's also a surefire home theater showpiece."
Reviewers have given "MW2" rave reviews for its stunning graphics.
"Fire it up on a new LCD or plasma HDTV, and it's all but guaranteed to make the neighbors' jaws drop," Steinberg said.
Infinity Ward made the game, with different versions made for Microsoft Xbox 360; Sony PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii.
"Everyone on the team is laser focused on making the most gripping experience we've ever created," said Infinity Ward chief executive Vince Zampella. "No detail is too small and every finishing touch imaginable is underway to make 'Modern Warfare 2' our best ever."
"MW2" picks up in the wake of its predecessor, which reportedly sold 12 million copies.
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Source: RedOrbit Staff & Wire Reports
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User Comments (2)
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Posted by your mother on 11/09/2009, 18:36 thats funny ish right there, i mean reaaallly. i mean reeeeallly player? |
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Posted by Mindkill on 11/09/2009, 10:59 I, along with many other PC gamers have cancelled our pre-orders of this game. Activision/IW, for whatever reason, decided to replace fully customizable dedicated servers with a crappy version of the consoles matchmaking system. They also will not be releasing mod tools to the PC community. These two changes to the CoD franchise are soley motivated by profit. If Activision/IW do not allow PC gamers to create custom maps and game modifications, as they have in the past, they can charge us for any DLC (DownLoadable Content). BOYCOTT MW2! |
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