.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2^[10] (also referred to as simply Modern Warfare 2 or Call of Duty 6^[11]) is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) Brand New Factory Sealed.

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^ Some corrections to the editorial above: (a) The name of the game is Call OF Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^ New Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) Condition: Brand New Watch this item .

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.Officially announced on February 11, 2009,^[12] the game was released worldwide on November 10, 2009.^[5] It is the sixth installment of the Call of Duty series^[13] and the direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, continuing along the same storyline.^ In fact, it’s kind of weird to be reviewing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Game Over Online ~ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.game-over.com [Source type: General]

^ Yes, Modern Warfare 2 is just a game.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ July 2009 at 8:08 am Interest in Modern Warfare 2 spikes with Call of Duty branding .

• Name Change is Game Changer for Modern Warfare 2 | Nielsen Wire 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC blog.nielsen.com [Source type: General]

^[12][14] .It was released in conjunction with two other Call of Duty games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized for the Nintendo DS,^[15] and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex, a port of Call of Duty 4 adapted by Treyarch for the Wii console.^ Yes, Modern Warfare 2 is just a game.

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^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 US$ 59.90 .

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^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[16] .In addition, a comic book series based on one of the game's characters will also be produced, entitled Modern Warfare 2: Ghost.^ Yes, Modern Warfare 2 is just a game.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ I think this addition to the game is a great one.

• Review: Modern Warfare 2, More Than Just Multiplayer… | PerezStart 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.perezstart.com [Source type: General]

^ He MADE the last modern warfare game.

• Modern Warfare 2 - Infamy trailer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.eurogamer.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[17]

.The game takes place five years after the previous installment.^ Taking place five years after the first Modern Warfare, Russia ultimately became controlled by the Ultranationalist party with previous antagonist Imran Zakhaev now a martyr and referred to as "Hero of the New Russia."

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Hype Check 'Modern Warfare 2' What it is: The latest installment in the ' Call of Duty ' series, and the second to be set in contemporary times, ' Modern Warfare 2 ' takes place five years after the setting of ' Call of Duty 4 .'

• Hype Check: 'Modern Warfare 2' 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.switched.com [Source type: General]

^ If I don't join the boycott, I'm helping to screw the very people that made gaming enjoyable for me, night after night, for the last five years.

• Are Dedicated Servers For Modern Warfare 2 A Bad Idea? - PC World Forums 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC forums.pcworld.com [Source type: General]

.The campaign mode is divided between the multinational counter-terrorist group, Task Force 141, which is tasked with eliminating ultranationist Vladimir Makarov, and the U.S. Army Rangers, who are tasked with defending the United States from a Russian invasion.^ Task Force 141 Tee .

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^ Cash, Task Force 141 is the multinational special operations group in the game.

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^ Modern Warfare 2's single-player campaign picks up five years after the events of the previous game, telling the bloody story of a new conflict between multinational military squad Task Force 141 and Russian Ultranationalists under the leadership of terrorist Vladimir Makarov.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC kotaku.com [Source type: General]

Settings for the game include Afghanistan, Rio de Janeiro, Siberia, and Washington D.C.

.Modern Warfare 2 has received highly positive reviews from various gaming websites, attaining a 94% aggregate score on Metacritic, with praise stemming primarily from its in-depth multiplayer component.^ Yes, Modern Warfare 2 is just a game.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Modern Warfare 2 review .

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^ Worst kill in Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer .

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.Upon its release, the game sold approximately 4.7 million copies worldwide in 24 hours.^ Activision says the series has now sold a total of over 55 million units worldwide.

• Posts tagged Call of duty modern warfare 2 at Big Download Blog 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.bigdownload.com [Source type: General]

^ It pulled in $310 million in North America and the U.K. alone during the first 24 hours, making it the biggest-selling launch in the history of entertainment.

• 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' still breaking records; $550M in five days 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.nydailynews.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty® 4: Modern WarfareTM, that has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, to date.

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^[18]

.Similar to previous installments within the Call of Duty series, the player assumes the role of various characters during the single-player campaign, changing perspectives throughout the progression of the story.^ That said, the single-player campaign has its faults, mostly from a storytelling perspective.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC kotaku.com [Source type: General]

^ And where are the references to a "poor" single player campaign?

• Modern Warfare 2: Brilliant, but just a machine | Charlie Brooker | Technology | The Guardian 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ This had a significant change in the Call of Duty series.

• Modern Warfare 2 » 2009 » June 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare2.net [Source type: General]

.Each mission features a series of objectives that are displayed on the HUD, which marks the direction and distance towards and from such objectives.^ Each mission is built around a particular objective, with players utilizing some level of guidance from NPC characters, including "Soap" MacTavish, and aided in navigation by the game's heads up display (HUD).

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Playstation 3 - Goozex - trade Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and find reviews, cheats, screenshots, online gamers and more! 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.goozex.com [Source type: General]
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.Tasks vary in their requirements, having the player arrive at a particular checkpoint, eliminate enemies in a specified location, stand his/her ground to defend an objective, or plant explosive charges on an enemy installation.^ As part of Task Force 141, players will traverse harsh and varying terrains across the globe as they attempt to suppress and eliminate the surging Russian Ultranationalist threat.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360 - News, Reviews, Previews, Trailers, Screenshots & Cheats - G4tv.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC g4tv.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The missions cover a variety of objectives, which include surviving waves of enemies, moving from point A to point B stealthily (or not), eliminating a certain number of enemies, and racing snowmobiles.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (XBox 360) Xbox 360 Game reviews - CNET Reviews 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC reviews.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ It was a large battle with enemies coming from all sides, requiring quick reflexes and solid aim from the player.

• E3 09 Preview: Modern Warfare 2 - AtomicGamer - Free video game downloads, patches, videos, demos, reviews, previews, and screenshots. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.atomicgamer.com [Source type: General]

.The player is accompanied by friendly troops who cannot be issued orders.^ Players who come across this "infectious" exploit will need to disconnect from Xbox Live and reboot the console in order to get rid of the problem, according to Kotaku .

• Modern Warfare 2 Virus Infects Xbox Live - Tom's Guide 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.tomsguide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Laptop computers that contain enemy intelligence appear throughout the campaign and may be collected to unlock several game bonuses.^ Improved AI Enemies ?Improved artificial intelligence now allows enemies to attack from virtually any direction as players respawn into the game adding additional challenges.

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^ Improved AI Enemies Improved artificial intelligence now allows enemies to attack from virtually any direction as players respawn into the game adding additional challenges.

• All PC Games - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gogamer.com [Source type: General]

^ Improved AI Enemies – Improved artificial intelligence now allows enemies to attack from virtually any direction as players respawn into the game adding additional challenges.

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.Modern Warfare 2 features a cooperative mode entitled Special Ops, which consists of independent missions similar in design to the "Mile High Club" epilogue mission from Call of Duty 4.^ In fact, it’s kind of weird to be reviewing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Game Over Online ~ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.game-over.com [Source type: General]

^ There's something fishy going on with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Modern Warfare 2 Virus Infects Xbox Live - Tom's Guide 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.tomsguide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Talk about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare here .

• Modern Warfare 2 Forum • Index page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.mw2forum.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[19] .These missions take place in a variety of locations from the campaign mode, but are not related to story of the campaign itself.^ As with the original, the story takes place in multiple locations all over th...

• Recent Modern Warfare 2 - News - Gaming Union 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamingunion.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Missions will take place in varied locations, including an Afghan desert and Rio de Janeiro.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - ProductWiki unbiased product reviews 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.productwiki.com [Source type: General]

^ While the campaign mode should take no longer than six to 10 hours, the Special Ops cooperative mode consists of missions in a variety of locations from the campaign mode.

• Modern Warfare 2 > Xbox 360 > Game Page | Crispy Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.crispygamer.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Most of the Special Ops missions may be played alone, but all of them support two player cooperative play^[14] in which two players can play together locally or online.^ In place of a true co-op mode, Special-Ops is a series of tightly focused missions based loosely on single-player levels which can be played through alone or with a friend (online or split-screen).

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 review | Game Hacks | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC blogs.chron.com [Source type: General]

^ Enhanced perks-based Modern Warfare 2 online multiplayer modes and incredible four-player co-operative play are all present, making thisl the sequel CoD fans have waited for!

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - GAME.co.uk 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.game.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The competitive games played online supports up to 18 players and includes mainstays such as Deathmatch (everyone out for themselves), Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and others, spread across 16 unique maps.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Video Game Review 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.commonsensemedia.org [Source type: General]

^[20] .Such mode includes scenarios such as a snowmobile race between the two players, one player providing air support from an AC-130 with the other player conducting operations on the ground, capturing an enemy compound, and searching areas for and eliminating 40 or more enemies at a time.^ And they're the best of the lot, putting one on the ground, the other in hovering aircraft—an AC-130 in one, an attack helicopter in the other—raining down gunfire upon swarms of computer-controlled foes as the ground-based player works his way across a map.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC kotaku.com [Source type: General]

^ The latter two, Martyrdom and Final Stand, are more effective at their purported goal, but by the time you unlock those, they’re no longer needed.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 < Reviews | PopMatters 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.popmatters.com [Source type: General]

^ But what was seen as a victory by players of the previous game was actually a one big loss as Vladimir Makarov - an associate of Zakhaev - has stepped into his shoes and gained even more support than his predecessor.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 lives up to the hype | News.com.au 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.news.com.au [Source type: General]

^[11]

.Special Ops is divided into five separate groups of missions: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, and Echo.^ There are 23 missions in Special Ops Mode: Alpha missions .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ While the campaign mode should take no longer than six to 10 hours, the Special Ops cooperative mode consists of missions in a variety of locations from the campaign mode.

• Modern Warfare 2 > Xbox 360 > Game Page | Crispy Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.crispygamer.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Special Ops pits players into a gauntlet of time-trial and objective-based missions.

• GameStats: Modern Warfare 2 Cheats, Reviews, News 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamestats.com [Source type: General]
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• Modern Warfare 2 — Aurum3 NewTech : New Technology, Games and Gadget Guide 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC newtech.aurum3.com [Source type: General]
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (pc) reviews at Metacritic.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.metacritic.com [Source type: General]
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.Each mission may be played at three difficulty levels: regular, hardened, or veteran.^ Play through a series of challenges with or without a friend to earn one, two, or three stars for regular, hardened, or veteran difficulties respectively.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360 - Activision - Toys "R" Us 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.toysrus.com [Source type: General]

^ Once you have completed the course, you will be given your time and also a recommendation of what difficulty level to play the game on.

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

^ The Price of War Complete the single player campaign on Hardened or Veteran Difficulty.

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.Successfully completing a mission earns the players stars; there are up to three stars available for each mission: one star for completing the mission on regular difficulty, two for hardened, and three for veteran.^ By completing missions, the player is able to earn stars that further unlock later mission groups.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ The Price of War Complete the single player campaign on Hardened or Veteran Difficulty.

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^ Gamers can pick level of difficulty and earn up to three stars based on how they complete the mission.

• Review - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | GamingAngels 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamingangels.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Once enough stars are earned, more missions are unlocked.^ You earn a rating based on your completion time or difficulty level and unlock new missions as you progress.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (XBox 360) Xbox 360 Game reviews - CNET Reviews 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC reviews.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Earn at least 1 star in 11 different Special Op missions.

• PS3Trophies.org - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Trophies List 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.ps3trophies.org [Source type: General]
• Xbox360Achievements.org - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Achievement List 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.xbox360achievements.org [Source type: General]

^ Rank-up as players unlock new Special Ops missions, each more difficult.

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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (pc) reviews at Metacritic.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.metacritic.com [Source type: General]
• Releaselog | RLSLOG.net » Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2-Razor1911 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rlslog.net [Source type: General]

^[20] .There are a total of 23 missions with their respective 69 stars available for unlock.^ In total there are 23 missions, and 69 stars available for unlock.

• Review - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | GamingAngels 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamingangels.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ By completing missions, the player is able to earn stars that further unlock later mission groups.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Once enough stars are earned more missions will unlock.

• Review - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | GamingAngels 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamingangels.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.At the end of each mission, a statistics screen displays how long the player(s) took in order to complete the level and how many kills were scored by each player, amongst other data.^ Each mission is built around a particular objective, with players utilizing some level of guidance from NPC characters, including "Soap" MacTavish, and aided in navigation by the game's heads up display (HUD).

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^ You earn a rating based on your completion time or difficulty level and unlock new missions as you progress.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (XBox 360) Xbox 360 Game reviews - CNET Reviews 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC reviews.cnet.com [Source type: General]

^ Does make me wonder how they can nitpick at a bit of conversation when the game is all about killing other people.

• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 defies controversy - Telegraph 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.telegraph.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.The online multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare 2 retains the same experience points and unlockable reward system as that of Call of Duty 4, with game modes that include Free-For-All, Search & Destroy, Demolition, Domination, Team Deathmatch, and Capture The Flag.^ Some corrections to the editorial above: (a) The name of the game is Call OF Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^ Yes, Modern Warfare 2 is just a game.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Dominator: Most points captured.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[21] .However, Modern Warfare 2 introduces several new features.^ Modern Warfare 2 - news tag - Softpedia .

• Modern Warfare 2 - news tag - Softpedia 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.softpedia.com [Source type: General]

^ New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video .

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^ The above monologue, however, isn't from Modern Warfare 2.

• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 defies controversy - Telegraph 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.telegraph.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Aside from new weapons, equipment, and perks that upgrade to "pro versions" after meeting utilization requirements,^[22] 15 different kill streak rewards can be unlocked and selected by the player.^ Pro (get 40 kill streaks with hardline) - Deathstreaks requirements reduced by 1.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Earned unlocks, perks, streaks, etc.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

^ New weapons and equipment also await your gamer-tag as are 15 different kill-streak awards, larger maps than ever and up to 18-player mayhem.

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.Among these is the ability to receive a supply drop after achieving four kills in a row, order a Predator missile strike after five kills, and call in an AC-130 gunship to strike from the sky after 11 kills.^ Four kills gets you an air drop, five a predator missile.

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^ Got to pwn nubs with an AC 130 gunship.

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^ AC-130 - Control an AC-130 Gunship.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[23] .Another new feature is the in-game host migration; if a match host leaves the game, the current game no longer ends (as is the case in Call of Duty 4), as a 'host migration delay' allows a new host to be selected and the game to continue on.^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

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^ NEW Bonus Feature of the game.

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^ Call of Duty 5, another great game.

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^[24][25] .There is also the addition of an optional third person mode which can be used in certain game types.^ I think I'll enjoy it more though once I unlock additional game modes.

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^ Hackers discover three new game types and a range of multiplayer modes in the PC version...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

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^[26]

.In the Xbox 360 version of the game, the party chat system is disabled while the player is playing online in certain playlist types.^ Posted in PC Gaming , Xbox 360 .

• Modern Warfare 2 | LazyGamer .:: Console and PC Gaming News ::. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.lazygamer.co.za [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Can this be played on a Xbox 360 in the uk?

• Releaselog | RLSLOG.net » Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 USA RF-XBOX360-RRoD 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rlslog.net [Source type: General]

^ I’m a single player game kinda guy but I do love online play to.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

.This decision, designed to promote cooperation amongst team members, has caused some controversy within the Xbox Live community.^ The company issued a huge ban across Xbox Live on all modded rigs and an overwhelming amount of players were outraged by this decision.

• Modern Warfare 2 - news tag - Softpedia 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.softpedia.com [Source type: General]

^ The game's addictive online multiplayer is one of the main reasons for this, with a community so dedicated that the leader on its Xbox Live rankings board is verging on one billion total kills in the game.

• Modern Warfare 2 Review 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^ Cold Blooded Killers is a rather new clan on Xbox Live, we are currently still at only 10 members...

• Call Of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.trap17.com [Source type: General]

.The offline (splitscreen and LAN) multiplayer mode still retains the experience and rewards system found online, a first for the series since the system was introduced.^ Multiplayer uses the unlockable reward system and builds on experience points.

• Review - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | GamingAngels 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamingangels.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ They took the funnest feature of the original (online multiplayer) and enhanced it with bigger/better locations, more challenging and deep rank/reward system, and a host of new challenges, accolades, etc.

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^ Setting a new bar for online multiplayer, Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer delivers new capabilities, customization, gamestates and modes, including: Create-a-Class Evolved.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (pc) reviews at Metacritic.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.metacritic.com [Source type: General]

.However, the rewards are separate from those that may be earned whilst playing online.^ All these together create a fresh, but familiar (to those who have played previous Call of Duty online) experience.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360 - Activision - Toys "R" Us 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.toysrus.com [Source type: General]

^ If you’re a PS3 gamer playing on PSN, you may see me online - but not if I see you first.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Sicker Than H1N1 — Reviews and News from Audioholics 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.audioholics.com [Source type: General]

^ Honestly, I have NO idea what possessed IW into allowing solo play except to cater to those who have no friends and/or who aren’t online.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

.For the PC version, Infinity Ward has decided to implement a new matchmaking service: IWNET working through Steam.^ Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling reveals IWNet, a matchmaking service for the PC version of Modern Warfare 2...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^ Infinity Ward developer Robert Bowling has taken to his blog in an attempt to further explain/clarify some aspects of the online experience PC users will face.

• Modern Warfare 2 Loses Dedicated Servers for PC Multiplayer | Loot Ninja 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC loot-ninja.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Activision has, understandably, been very cagey about the PC version of the game, since developer Infinity Ward started dropping bombshells about the state of the PC port.

• Modern Warfare 2 breaks records, and hearts - PC Games - Game - News - Atomic MPC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.atomicmpc.com.au [Source type: General]

.This system is nearly identical to the console version of IWNET. Dedicated server support is removed, eliminating the ability for mods or user-created maps to be incorporated.^ The PC version lacks dedicated server support.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Catch-All | Gamers With Jobs 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamerswithjobs.com [Source type: General]

^ He also confirmed that the PC version won't support any fully dedicated servers or mods.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Lack of dedicated server support, player restrictions, and outrageous claims of what the PC version's actual 'features' were all left Modern Warfare 2's publisher a little gun-shy.

• Modern Warfare 2 breaks records, and hearts - PC Games - Game - News - Atomic MPC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.atomicmpc.com.au [Source type: General]

.This removal has created anger among many PC gamers.^ It is a reason for so many of us are being pc gamers and not consol gamers.

• Are Dedicated Servers For Modern Warfare 2 A Bad Idea? - PC World Forums 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC forums.pcworld.com [Source type: General]

.Because the multiplayer aspect runs within Steamworks, the PunkBuster anti-cheat system utilized in previous titles has been replaced by VAC.^ They won't allow dedicated servers because they're afraid of cheaters, yet from what I could tell, they're using Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC), which is fully supportable on dedicated servers.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Anti-Cheat systems seem to do little to stop players from enabling hacks to take advantage of dedicated servers.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[27] .In addition, the PC version shares the same 18-player cap as the console versions (matches are a maximum of 9 versus 9).^ The cool thing about the PC version that the consoles didn't have was the fact that you could lean in the PC version.

• Call Of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.trap17.com [Source type: General]

^ Infinity Ward knows that gameplay on the PC is far greater than on consoles which are just mini versions of PCs.

• Say goodbye to sleep: Modern Warfare 2 arrives | Crave - CNET 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Grudge Match: Most kills of same player.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[28]

.During the single-player campaign, the player controls five different characters from a first-person perspective.^ That said, the single-player campaign has its faults, mostly from a storytelling perspective.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC kotaku.com [Source type: General]

^ And where are the references to a "poor" single player campaign?

• Modern Warfare 2: Brilliant, but just a machine | Charlie Brooker | Technology | The Guardian 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ SINGLE PLAYER: a fairly standard campaign.

• http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/10109313/Call-Of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2/Product.html 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.play.com [Source type: General]

For the majority of the game, the player assumes the role of Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson, a member of an elite, multi-national commando unit known as Task Force 141.^[29] However, the player begins the game through the eyes of Private First Class Joseph Allen, a Ranger stationed in Afghanistan, who later goes undercover in Russia for the CIA under the alias of "Alexei Borodin." Private James Ramirez, a member of 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment stationed in the United States, serves as the played character during the defense of the United States eastern coast against a Russian invasion. ."Soap" MacTavish returns as a non-playable character for most of the game, but once again becomes the played character in the final three missions.^ Each mission is built around a particular objective, with players utilizing some level of guidance from NPC characters, including "Soap" MacTavish, and aided in navigation by the game's heads up display (HUD).

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Playstation 3 - Goozex - trade Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and find reviews, cheats, screenshots, online gamers and more! 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.goozex.com [Source type: General]
• All PC Games - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gogamer.com [Source type: General]

^ In your journey, you will meet popular characters from the first game – such as ‘Soap’ MacTavish – and encounter interesting new ones, like a covert agent who goes by the call-sign ‘Ghost’.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Review - Games | Gaming Reviews Online In India 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.thinkdigit.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Set several years after the conclusion of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare , Sergeant "Soap" MacTavish returns as a non-playable character to lead the player, Sgt.

• Modern Warfare 2 - Planet Call of Duty 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC planetcallofduty.gamespy.com [Source type: General]

.In the five years since Call of Duty 4 took place, he has been promoted to the rank of captain in the Special Air Service.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set five years after Call of Duty 4 .

• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^ True to its name and following the lead of its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , it places players in modern combat settings, as opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of Duty games.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Playstation 3 - Goozex - trade Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and find reviews, cheats, screenshots, online gamers and more! 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.goozex.com [Source type: General]

^ True to its name and following the lead of its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, it places players in modern combat settings, as opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of Duty games.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360 - GameFAQs 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamefaqs.com [Source type: General]

.He now commands most of Task Force 141 and its field operations, acting as the superior officer of Sanderson.^ Task Force 141 is an elite multinational unit made up of Navy Seals, Delta Force operatives, British SAS and CIA. In the single player campaign you are Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson, with the hero of Call of Duty 4 , "Soap" MacTavish, promoted to Captain, making an appearance as an NPC (non-player character) and your commanding officer.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Playstation 3 - Goozex - trade Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and find reviews, cheats, screenshots, online gamers and more! 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.goozex.com [Source type: General]
• All PC Games - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gogamer.com [Source type: General]

^ Task Force 141 then searches for another person who is considered to be hated by Makarov, and is being held prisoner by the Ultranationalist Russians.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Cash: It actually says TF-141, which looks like it stands for "Task Force 141."

• $399 Modern Warfare 2-themed Xbox 360: 250GB HDD, wireless controllers, game 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[14] .The player also briefly assumes the role of an unnamed International Space Station astronaut during an EVA in the minute or so prior to the station's destruction.^ As the missile explodes it destroys the International Space Station, though Washington D.C. as originally targeted is spared.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[30]

.Several non-playable characters play prominent roles in the story.^ If you play the level, then non-playable characters will kill a large number of innocent civilians and infer that you should do the same.

• Modern Warfare 2 Review 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

.As mentioned, Captain MacTavish (voiced by Kevin McKidd) returns as a NPC for a majority of the game and serves as Roach's superior officer and mentor (similar to Captain Price serving as MacTavish's mentor in Call of Duty 4).^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ His immediate superior is Captain MacTavish, aka "Soap" from the previous game.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Preview for the PC,PS3,Xbox 360 from 1UP.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.1up.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty 5, another great game.

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

.Captain John Price (voiced by Billy Murray) also returns from Call of Duty 4 to assist Task Force 141 after MacTavish, Roach, and other members rescue him from a Russian Gulag.^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Billy Murray's website reveals that he's been reprising his voice-acting role as Captain Price...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^ Set several years after the conclusion of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare , Sergeant "Soap" MacTavish returns as a non-playable character to lead the player, Sgt.

• Modern Warfare 2 - Planet Call of Duty 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC planetcallofduty.gamespy.com [Source type: General]

.The other primary member of the unit is the mysterious Simon "Ghost" Riley, (voiced by Craig Fairbrass, who also voiced Gaz in Call of Duty 4)^[31] who conceals his face with a skull print balaclava.^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the Citizen Kane of repeatedly shooting people in the face.

• Modern Warfare 2: Brilliant, but just a machine | Charlie Brooker | Technology | The Guardian 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ Video Games Discuss games other than Call of Duty here that are on all platforms Sub-Forums : Previews/Reviews , Xbox Games , PS3 Games , PC Games .

• Modern Warfare 2 Forums 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.codnation.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[32] .Sergeant Foley (voiced by Keith David), initially the squad leader of Joseph Allen while stationed in Afghanistan, becomes the squad leader of James Ramirez in the United States later in the story.^ In Afghanistan , Private Joseph Allen and the United States Army Rangers fight against the local militia where Task Force 141 leader General Shepard is impressed by Allen's capabilities, leading to Allen's recruitment into the CIA for an undercover assignment to find Zakhaev associate Vladimir Makarov .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Then you move out onto the streets of Afghanistan in the boots of one PFC Joseph Allen, 1st Battalion 75th Ranger regiment.

• Modern Warfare 2 Review | Eurogamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.eurogamer.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The U.S. Rangers, including Private James Ramirez and Private Allen's respective assistant squad leader and main squad leader Corporal Dunn and Sergeant Foley, are called to defend the capital.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Nikolai, the Russian informant from Call of Duty 4, returns to aid Task Force 141 at various points in the story.^ Modern Warfare 2's single-player campaign picks up five years after the events of the previous game, telling the bloody story of a new conflict between multinational military squad Task Force 141 and Russian Ultranationalists under the leadership of terrorist Vladimir Makarov.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War - Modern warfare 2 - Kotaku 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC kotaku.com [Source type: General]

^ Special Features EPIC SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN -- A riveting story picks up immediately following the thrilling events from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Playstation 3, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Task Force 141 then searches for another person who is considered to be hated by Makarov, and is being held prisoner by the Ultranationalist Russians.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Lieutenant General Shepherd (voiced by Lance Henriksen) is the commander of both Task Force 141 and the Army Rangers, and becomes the primary antagonist after he betrays the Task Force members near the end of the game.^ In Afghanistan , Private Joseph Allen and the United States Army Rangers fight against the local militia where Task Force 141 leader General Shepard is impressed by Allen's capabilities, leading to Allen's recruitment into the CIA for an undercover assignment to find Zakhaev associate Vladimir Makarov .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Task Force 141 then searches for another person who is considered to be hated by Makarov, and is being held prisoner by the Ultranationalist Russians.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ There is no sign of him in the Caucasus, yet Roach and Ghost find vital intelligence that can be of great help to Shepherd and the Task Force in their pursuit of Makarov.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Vladimir Makarov, a former protégé of Imran Zakhaev (the chief antagonist from Call of Duty 4), serves as the primary antagonist throughout most of the story.^ His death made him a martyr in the eyes of the Russian Ultranationalists, and his former lieutenant Vladimir Makarov has embarked on a campaign of terror across Europe.

• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^ Special Features EPIC SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN -- A riveting story picks up immediately following the thrilling events from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ My name is Mitch, but you will most likely see me as (_8(|) when I play Call of Duty online.

• Call Of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.trap17.com [Source type: General]

^[30]

.Modern Warfare 2 is set five years after the conclusion of Call of Duty 4.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced .

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC xbox.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Price : Click to see price!

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (COD) my recent items » .

• http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/10109313/Call-Of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2/Product.html 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.play.com [Source type: General]

.Despite the efforts of the Marines and the SAS, the Ultranationalists ultimately seize control of Russia and declare Imran Zakhaev a hero and martyr, erecting a statue of him in the heart of Red Square.^ Taking place five years after the first Modern Warfare, Russia ultimately became controlled by the Ultranationalist party with previous antagonist Imran Zakhaev now a martyr and referred to as "Hero of the New Russia."

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ His death made him a martyr in the eyes of the Russian Ultranationalists, and his former lieutenant Vladimir Makarov has embarked on a campaign of terror across Europe.

• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^ Set 5 years after the previous game the Ultra-Nationalists have taken control of Russia and Zakhaev had been made into a national hero.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) (VG) 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.imdb.com [Source type: General]

.Meanwhile, Vladimir Makarov, one of Zakhaev's former lieutenants, begins a campaign against Europe by committing numerous acts of terrorism.^ His death made him a martyr in the eyes of the Russian Ultranationalists, and his former lieutenant Vladimir Makarov has embarked on a campaign of terror across Europe.

• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^[30]

.The game begins in Afghanistan, where U.S. Army Ranger Private First Class Joseph Allen helps in the taking of a city from insurgents.^ In Afghanistan , Private Joseph Allen and the United States Army Rangers fight against the local militia where Task Force 141 leader General Shepard is impressed by Allen's capabilities, leading to Allen's recruitment into the CIA for an undercover assignment to find Zakhaev associate Vladimir Makarov .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was still doing push-ups and washing latrines with its toothbrush back in boot camp, the COs of the game had some very different ideas for the first-class private.

• Modern Warfare 2 - news tag - Softpedia 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.softpedia.com [Source type: General]

^ Served up early in the game, it's not only one of the shortest scenes you'll play, it also feels incongruous to the point of being jarring: one minute you're training in Afghanistan as Private First Class Joseph Allen, and in the blink of an eye you're asked to kill dozens of innocents.

• Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Impressed by Allen's combat abilities, Lieutenant General Shepherd recruits him into Task Force 141, an elite, multi-national counter-terrorism unit under Shepherd's command.^ In Afghanistan , Private Joseph Allen and the United States Army Rangers fight against the local militia where Task Force 141 leader General Shepard is impressed by Allen's capabilities, leading to Allen's recruitment into the CIA for an undercover assignment to find Zakhaev associate Vladimir Makarov .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ The story begins several years after the end of the original, as the player takes on the role of a member of an elite multinational commando unit, tasked with countering an ultranationalist organization gaining strength in Russia.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - ProductWiki unbiased product reviews 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.productwiki.com [Source type: General]

^ Task Force 141 then searches for another person who is considered to be hated by Makarov, and is being held prisoner by the Ultranationalist Russians.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Meanwhile, two other members of Task Force 141, Captain "Soap" MacTavish and Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson, scale a mountain of the Tian Shan to infiltrate an airbase in Kazakhstan to recover a lost ACS module from a downed satellite.^ Gary "Roach" Sanderson and Captain John "Soap" MacTavish try to reclaim a lost ACS module located at a mountain base in Kazakhstan .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Meanwhile, Task Force 141 operatives Sgt.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Though, for the most part, you play as Sergeant "Roach" Sanderson, you'll again embody different characters and encircle the globe in the process, touching down in places like Rio de Janeiro, Moscow, Washington D.C., Kazakhstan and ...

• Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Allen is later sent on an undercover mission in Russia for the CIA under the alias of "Alexei Borodin." Allen joins Makarov in a massacre of civilians at the Zakhaev International Airport in Moscow. .It is soon revealed at the conclusion of the attack that Makarov is aware of Allen's true identity and before leaving, kills him to expose his identity as an American, leading the Russian police to believe that America was responsible for the attack.^ He shoots and kills your character (before you assume the role of another person as the game continues) as a way to make the Russians think that the americans are responsible after they find your body.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^ With implied suspicion that Allen was an agent, Makarov betrays Allen and leaves him for dead for the FSB to discover.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Early on in the game Russian terrorists attack an airport in Russia, and kill a CIA undercover agent to frame America for it.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) (VG) 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.imdb.com [Source type: General]

^[30]

.Angered by what was believed to be an American-supported terrorist attack, Russia retaliates by launching a massive surprise attack on the United States after bypassing its early warning system, revealing that the ACS module from an earlier mission had already been compromised before its retrieval.^ After finding out that Allen was American and believing the massacre was American-supported, the Russians take advantage of the ACS module's data to initiate a full-scale assault on the United States of America , including a major strike on Washington D.C. .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Early on in the game Russian terrorists attack an airport in Russia, and kill a CIA undercover agent to frame America for it.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) (VG) 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.imdb.com [Source type: General]

^ There was controversy with one of the games missions set in a Russia airport where it you play the CIA operative undercover with a Russian terrorist group.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) (VG) 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.imdb.com [Source type: General]

.Sergeant Foley leads his squad of U.S. Army Rangers, including Private James Ramirez, in the defense of a suburb in northeastern Virginia against the Russian attack.^ In Afghanistan , Private Joseph Allen and the United States Army Rangers fight against the local militia where Task Force 141 leader General Shepard is impressed by Allen's capabilities, leading to Allen's recruitment into the CIA for an undercover assignment to find Zakhaev associate Vladimir Makarov .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ As well you end up fighting on the frontline in the war against Russia as Private Ramirez in the US Rangers.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) (VG) 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.imdb.com [Source type: General]

^ The U.S. Rangers, including Private James Ramirez and Private Allen's respective assistant squad leader and main squad leader Corporal Dunn and Sergeant Foley, are called to defend the capital.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.They then proceed towards a war-torn Washington, D.C., where more U.S. forces are fighting a desperate battle against the Russians for control of the capital city.^ They enter the White House , held by Russians, where they must signal that the area is under control and prevent the area from being bombed.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ In the age of fighting a war against terrorism this is unacceptable.

• Modern Warfare 2 Terrorism Footage Stirs Controversy : Homeland Security News 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.nationalterroralert.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Stick to the left of the market as more people move to attack you, keep moving towards your target remembering to check your corners as you proceed.

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

^[30]

.Meanwhile, Task Force 141 begins its search for evidence that would implicate Makarov as the true mastermind behind the airport massacre.^ Meanwhile, Task Force 141 operatives Sgt.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Roach, Captain MacTavish, and Task Force 141 operative Sergeant Simon "Ghost" Riley discover intel about a contact of Makarov in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Task Force 141 then searches for another person who is considered to be hated by Makarov, and is being held prisoner by the Ultranationalist Russians.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Intelligence leads it to Rio de Janeiro, where the Task Force investigates leads on Makarov's contact, weapons dealer Alejandro Rojas.^ Missions will take place in varied locations, including an Afghan desert and Rio de Janeiro.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - ProductWiki unbiased product reviews 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.productwiki.com [Source type: General]

^ Roach, Captain MacTavish, and Task Force 141 operative Sergeant Simon "Ghost" Riley discover intel about a contact of Makarov in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Task Force 141 then searches for another person who is considered to be hated by Makarov, and is being held prisoner by the Ultranationalist Russians.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.It finds out that a major nemesis of Makarov is locked up in a Russian gulag east of Petropavlovsk on the Kamchatka Peninsula.^ TVG finds out whether Infinity Ward's latest FPS lives up to its monumental hype...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]
• Modern Warfare 2 Review 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^ Maybe, he wakes up, and finds out he has mutated due to the radiation and he has 4 arms, the legs of a cricket, and rhino horns.

• News: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 confirmed - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ When you have cleared the soldiers, pick up the rocket launcher that you can find at the top end of the room to blow the helicopter out of the sky – go outside and when you have a target lock-on fire away.

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

.As a result, Task Force 141 assaults the prison and manages to free the prisoner, who turns out to be Captain Price.^ The prisoner also in fact turns out to be Captain Price.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Get ready to meet a long lost friend, the prisoner you have been searching for is now revealed to be CAPTAIN PRICE, he is alive!!!

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

^ Roach, Captain MacTavish, and Task Force 141 operative Sergeant Simon "Ghost" Riley discover intel about a contact of Makarov in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

Price agrees to aid in the tracking down of Makarov. .While attempting to stop a nuclear missile launch aboard a Russian submarine, he appears to go rogue, himself allowing the launch of a SLBM that is aimed at Washington D.C..^ Shepherd and his team have to stop the Russian before the war goes nuclear and the action takes the player to Brazil, Russia and Afghanstan.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) (VG) 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.imdb.com [Source type: General]

.However, he sets the warhead to explode in the upper atmosphere, which destroys the International Space Station, but spares the capital city from utter destruction.^ As the missile explodes it destroys the International Space Station, though Washington D.C. as originally targeted is spared.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ As they reach the sub, Price rigs the ICBM to launch and self-destruct within the upper atmosphere, trying to end the war as soon as possible.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ However, the ElectroMagnetic Pulse unleashed by the detonation of the ICBM causes a blackout of all electronics in the capital and all of the east coast, causing widespread destruction and confusion.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.The resulting electromagnetic pulse cripples the vehicles and electronic equipment of both the U.S. and Russian forces in the city.^ However, the ElectroMagnetic Pulse unleashed by the detonation of the ICBM causes a blackout of all electronics in the capital and all of the east coast, causing widespread destruction and confusion.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Foley then discover that the U.S. Air Force will bomb the city to suppress Russian forces.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Back on the ground, Ramirez and his squad discover that the Air Force has assumed that the Russians have overrun D.C. and plans to launch airstrikes on the city.^ Foley then discover that the U.S. Air Force will bomb the city to suppress Russian forces.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.The only way to abort the operation is to set off green flares on the roof of the White House and other important buildings that are under Russian control.^ Even with the "almost perfectly" controlled environment set up by Infinity Ward and its IWNet, the one thing that Modern Warfare 2 isn't is under control.

• Modern Warfare 2 - news tag - Softpedia 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.softpedia.com [Source type: General]

^ Once down from the roof your next objective is to retrieve the Predator (Remote missile) control rig from a building across from the restaurant.

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

^ They enter the White House , held by Russians, where they must signal that the area is under control and prevent the area from being bombed.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Ramirez and his squad fight their way to the roof of the White House and manage to set off flares in the nick of time, averting an airstrike.^ After blowing up the vehicles its time to get out of there, follow the objective marker to make your way to the roof where you can easily make your escape.

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

.Green flares are lit on the rooftops of other D.C. landmarks, signifying that the city is in American hands.^ At the last minute before the bombing, the Rangers reach the rooftops to signal green smoke, indicating that the area is safe and back under American hands.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[30]

.Narrowing down Makarov's hiding place to two separate locations, Task Force 141 decides to split up.^ Task Force 141 finds two places that Makarov could be hiding.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Picking up five years after the original Modern Warfare, returning hero Soap MacTavish and his team Task Force 141 are trying to track down Russian terrorist Vladimir Makarov who is causing trouble for both Russia and the U.S. It’s not long before Makarov’s actions form the catalyst for an all out conflict between the two countries.

• Ve3tro.com Review: Modern Warfare 2, War Goes Hollywood 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC ve3tro.com [Source type: General]

^ Roach, Captain MacTavish, and Task Force 141 operative Sergeant Simon "Ghost" Riley discover intel about a contact of Makarov in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Captains Price and MacTavish travel to an aircraft boneyard in Afghanistan, whereas Sanderson and Ghost raid Makarov's safehouse in the Caucasus Mountains.^ Roach, Captain MacTavish, and Task Force 141 operative Sergeant Simon "Ghost" Riley discover intel about a contact of Makarov in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Half of the Task Force, including Roach and Ghost, split up to locate Makarov in the Caucasus Mountains while the other half, composed of Soap and Price, try to locate him in Afghanistan.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ There is no sign of him in the Caucasus, yet Roach and Ghost find vital intelligence that can be of great help to Shepherd and the Task Force in their pursuit of Makarov.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

At the safehouse, Sanderson and his team manage to obtain vital intelligence from enemy equipment. .However, as Sanderson and Ghost reach the extraction point, Shepherd betrays and kills them, taking the intelligence with him to make him seem responsible for its acquisition.^ No, he's just a good player taking advantage of his skill to make him even better.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Colonel Sanderson (10 points): Kill 7 chickens in under 10 seconds in 'The Hornet's Nest'.

• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Cheats, Codes, Cheat Codes, Unlockables, Achievements for Xbox 360 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.cheatcc.com [Source type: General]

^ Some could be interpreted as 'pro-war', but there are also quotes from Gandhi, and even from Donald Rumsfeld, but the quotes that blatantly make him seem like an idiot.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

.Meanwhile, Price and MacTavish quickly learn of Shepherd's betrayal and escape an ambush with the help of Nikolai.^ The Task Force members escape the hostile ghetto by means of helicopter thanks to Nikolai, an old associate of MacTavish.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.After managing to contact Makarov and learning of Shepherd's location, Price and MacTavish decide to take revenge on Shepherd in one final, bloody suicide mission.^ Now wanted criminals, Soap and Price hunt down Shepard in a suicide mission to take revenge after receiving intelligence from Makarov himself that Shepard is located in an Afghan area codenamed Hotel Bravo.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Even before the ‘No Russian’ mission, General Shepherd mentioned that Makarov didn’t play by any rules.

• Modern Warfare 2 Terrorism Footage Stirs Controversy : Homeland Security News 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.nationalterroralert.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ After a short break, you take the victim to a quiet location, where MacTavish and a member of his squadron start interrogating him--using electricity "convince" him to talk.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

During the infiltration, Shepherd tries to escape and a long boat pursuit ensues.^[30]

Shepherd appears to have escaped when he drives his boat into the back of a hovering MH-53 helicopter. .However, Price manages to shoot the helicopter down just before the boat he and MacTavish are on tumbles over a waterfall.^ We watched as Bowling ran after the suspect and then took him down by shooting him in the leg, allowing you and MacTavish to take him in for questioning.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ You will drop down a ledge, take a right turn and the helicopter is not far off, now you just need to make a running jump to safety.

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

^ Now shoot the remaining guards before dropping down from the platform and moving forward.

• Modern Warfare 2 Gamer - Dedicated MW2 community, offering users of Modern Warfare 2 video Guides and MW2 Competitions. 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.modernwarfare2gamer.com [Source type: General]

.After recovering from the fall, a heavily-injured MacTavish attempts to kill Shepherd with his knife, but Shepherd blocks the attack and in turn stabs MacTavish.^ As the footage continues, the player joins in the attack, turning his machine gun on civilians attempting to pull other injured people away from the carnage and even propelling grenades across the airport concourse.

• Modern Warfare 2 Terrorism Footage Stirs Controversy : Homeland Security News 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.nationalterroralert.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ While undercover, you participate in a terrorist attack of an airport and must decide whether to shoot injured civilians or walk on by as the other terrorists kill them.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Video Game Review 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.commonsensemedia.org [Source type: General]

^ At the moment Soap is about to kill Shepard, however, the general counters his attack and stabs him with his own knife.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

As MacTavish lies on the ground, Shepherd prepares to execute him with his revolver, but before he can, Price attacks him and knocks the revolver away. .Price and Shepherd then engage in an extended fist fight while MacTavish struggles to pull the knife out of his own chest.^ Time Extend: R-Type Final Few series get the chance to die with dignity, but R-Type’s final outing showed that taking your own life is a route to immortality.

• Review: Modern Warfare 2 | Edge Online 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.edge-online.com [Source type: General]

^ After a brutal fist fight, Shepard gets the upper hand on Price and attempts to kill him with his bare hands.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Soap takes the knife out of his chest and throws it into Shepard's left eye, immediately killing him.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Finally managing to do so, he throws the knife at Shepherd, killing him.^ Butcher: Most throwing knife kills.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ At the moment Soap is about to kill Shepard, however, the general counters his attack and stabs him with his own knife.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ There are some graphic images of onscreen blood and a nice knife-throw kill.

• New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.psu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Price attends to MacTavish's wounds as Nikolai arrives in a helicopter to extract them.^ Nikolai finds Soap and Price soon afterward and prepares to extract them by helicopter.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ The Task Force members escape the hostile ghetto by means of helicopter thanks to Nikolai, an old associate of MacTavish.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.Nikolai warns the two that they will be pursued, but Price insists that MacTavish receive medical attention; Nikolai mentions that he knows a safe place to go to.^ Though I can't say much more, because the price will only go down if NO ONE BUYS THE GAME for the first (at least) two weeks...

• How investigators tracked down a Modern Warfare 2 cyber pirate | VentureBeat 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC venturebeat.com [Source type: General]

^ Upon asking where he should take Price and the wounded Soap, Price replies "I know a place."

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Comparing two different forms of media in terms of dollars when they have massively different price points is a useless comparison.

• Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Record for Biggest Launch in Entertainment History | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[30]

.Modern Warfare 2 was originally referred to under the working title of Call of Duty 6.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced .

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC xbox.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Price : Click to see price!

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[13] The game was first announced under the title Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 by Activision on December 3, 2008.^[34] Activision subsequently retracted its announcement, stating that any information about an upcoming Call of Duty game was "speculative."^[35] Infinity Ward then asserted that it had not officially confirmed its latest project at that time.^[36] .On February 11, 2009, Activision officially announced Modern Warfare 2 and set a tentative release date for "Holiday 2009."^[12] The game was tested in an internal beta by the development team.^ Yes, Modern Warfare 2 is just a game.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Top 11 gaming fails of 2009 .

• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Cheats, Codes, Cheat Codes, Unlockables, Trophies for PlayStation 3 (PS3) 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.cheatcc.com [Source type: General]
• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Cheats, Codes, Cheat Codes, Unlockables, Achievements for Xbox 360 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.cheatcc.com [Source type: General]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced .

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC xbox.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.While both Call of Duty 4 and Call of Duty: World at War had been preceded by public multiplayer betas, no such beta was released for Modern Warfare 2 because it was determined that, according to Community Manager Robert Bowling, no public beta was needed unless the internal beta did not provide adequate feedback.^ Updates to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 have been released.

• Steam News 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC store.steampowered.com [Source type: General]

^ So the next call of duty game will be called, Call of duty 6: Modern warfare 2?

• News: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 confirmed - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Side note: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2-XBOX360-DAGGER was also released..

• Releaselog | RLSLOG.net » Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2-Razor1911 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rlslog.net [Source type: General]

^[37]

.Infinity Ward announced on October 2009 that the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 would not support the use of user-run dedicated servers or in-game console commands.^ Yes, Modern Warfare 2 is just a game.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ People can, and do, access specific dedicated servers through the use of the console.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced .

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 announced 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC xbox.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Such announcement was received poorly by some members of the PC community,^[24] a negative response that eventually drew Infinity Ward's own response on the matter in an effort to put the community at ease.^ Jesse Stern reveals that Infinity Ward wanted to make put players "as close as possible to atrocity" in MW2's 'No Russians' sequence...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^ "Bad Company 2" is a shockingly relevant term to use in lieu of Infinity Ward's treatment of the PC. .

• Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Infinity Ward knows that gameplay on the PC is far greater than on consoles which are just mini versions of PCs.

• Say goodbye to sleep: Modern Warfare 2 arrives | Crave - CNET 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[27][38]

.During brainstorming sessions, an idea came forth on what if the ending of Modern Warfare was a loss, leading to the sequel.^ Catch the world premier of Modern Warfare 2 on May 24th during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

• Modern Warfare 2 - Launch Trailer | SPIKE 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.spike.com [Source type: General]

^ Modern Warfare 2 manages to pay homage to the first game by featuring an ending almost as bad, albeit for slightly different reasons.

• Modern Warfare 2: A Cynical View | Critical Gamer 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.criticalgamer.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The sequel to the wildly successful Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Video Game | Reviews, Trailers & Interviews | GameTrailers.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gametrailers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[39] .In an interview with Jesse Stern, he talked to producers of Infinity Ward with ideas such as "outbreaks, viruses, chemical warfare, and even outlandish things such as aliens and the living dead."^ Activision , infinity ward , modern warfare 2 .

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Jesse Stern reveals that Infinity Ward wanted to make put players "as close as possible to atrocity" in MW2's 'No Russians' sequence...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^ It is not even a good excuse, how about infinity ward is trying to make even more money, the less they give you and the more they charge the higher their profits.

• Modern Warfare 2 Disallows Dedicated Servers, Generates 85,000 Signature Petition | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: General]

^[40] .Stern mentioned having the game based on real-life conflicts before they halted further planning at first due to events in the 2008 South Ossetia war and in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.^ Ground War - Large team based games.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ IVE GOT PLENTY OF KEYS ON MY KEYBOARD. it really shows their direction towards console gaming when they do something as silly as that.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Capcom Digs Up Brands For Natal Japanese publisher's first Natal title will be a game for gamers based on an old brand...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^[40]

.On August 20, 2009, Robert Bowling revealed through Twitter that Kevin McKidd, Craig Fairbrass, Barry Pepper, Keith David, and Glenn Morshower were confirmed voice actors for the game.^ You rely on IWNet for matchmaking and your games, but you still have your private matches,” Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling said.

• Modern Warfare 2 Disallows Dedicated Servers, Generates 85,000 Signature Petition | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: General]

^ Jun 3, 2009 Storyline details from Community Manager Robert Bowling.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Video Game | Reviews, Trailers & Interviews | GameTrailers.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gametrailers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Robert Bowling confirms a vague release window of spring 2010 for Modern Warfare 2's first portion of DLC...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^[41] It was later confirmed that McKidd would voice the protagonist, "Soap" MacTavish.^[42] .Fairbrass, who voiced Gaz in Call of Duty 4, provided voice work for "Ghost". Billy Murray confirmed that he would reprise his role as Captain Price from Call of Duty 4.^ Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 we should be Soap and we will be the new Captain Price or the new Gaz .

• News: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 confirmed - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Billy Murray's website reveals that he's been reprising his voice-acting role as Captain Price...

• Modern Warfare 2 Game Page 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.totalvideogames.com [Source type: General]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 confirmed .

• News: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 confirmed - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[43] Rapper 50 Cent provided voice work for the Special Ops and multiplayer modes, portraying "one of the squad [member] voices."^[44][45]

.The main theme of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was provided by Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer,^[46] while the soundtrack was composed by Lorne Balfe.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Price : Click to see price!

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set five years after Call of Duty 4 .

• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^[47] An official release of the music is in the works. ^[48]

.The game utilizes the in-house IW 4.0 game engine, which is claimed to be a generation beyond the capabilities of the engine used in Call of Duty 4.^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty 5, another great game.

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ Yes, Activision is using piracy as an excuse to gain more control over its game, and for reasons other than just because of copyright infringement (yes, that's what it's called).

• Modern Warfare 2 Disallows Dedicated Servers, Generates 85,000 Signature Petition | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: General]

^[49] Although proprietary, it is based on an unspecified id Tech engine, and can accommodate larger worlds, enhanced graphic detail, and more efficient rendering.^[50]

.Infinity Ward has addressed the issue of enemies that continually respawn at different points of a level.^ In response, Infinity Ward has been constantly updating the game to fix these issues.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Anyway, it’s been stated multiple times by Infinity Ward that they’ve addressed infinite enemy respawns in MW2 because it was really lazy in MW1 and it sucked, so if the studio’s word is anything to go by, I should think you’ll be getting it?

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Infinity Ward has responded to the banning by promising to make a version of the game with the level completely omitted.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[19] .The developer demonstrated that the game engine uses a "dynamic AI," which has replaced the infinite respawn system and allows enemies to act more independently.^ Yes, Activision is using piracy as an excuse to gain more control over its game, and for reasons other than just because of copyright infringement (yes, that's what it's called).

• Modern Warfare 2 Disallows Dedicated Servers, Generates 85,000 Signature Petition | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: General]

^ I failed miserably each time I tried to use my trusty X360 pad for anything more than racing games and, um, Lego Star Wars.

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ At the baseline, I’m sure the AI engine works great for most of its in-game functions.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

.These "smarter" enemies are designed to actively seek out and drive the player forward through a level, and can break away from set behaviors such as following a designated route in order to attack.^ "On one of the single-player levels you can play as a terrorist going through an airport terminal killing all the civilians.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^ Drive By (10 points): Kill 20 enemies in a row while driving a vehicle in Single Player or Special Ops.

• Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Cheats, Codes, Cheat Codes, Unlockables, Achievements for Xbox 360 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.cheatcc.com [Source type: General]

^ I guess I could’ve pointed out that this game is a multiplayer game with single player tassles dangling from it, and they should just market it as such.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

.The player cannot depend on enemies to be found in the same locations as a previous play-through because enemies will behave differently each time a level is played.^ I know I won't buy it if they don't allow dedicated servers because too many times I've seen the difference between dedicated and not and non dedicated sucks.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ When you jump from character to character with each level change, and miss big chunks of the narrative that unfolds around you, you're not as personally vested as you would be if you played the same character all the way through.

• Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ "On one of the single-player levels you can play as a terrorist going through an airport terminal killing all the civilians.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^[11]

.On March 25, 2009, a teaser trailer for the game was revealed at the Game Developer Choice Awards ceremony in San Francisco.^ Reply Walter says: October 5, 2009 at 9:55 am Why are these trailers always so short and give away so much of the game?

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Mar 25, 2009 The very first teaser for the next Modern Warfare.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Video Game | Reviews, Trailers & Interviews | GameTrailers.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gametrailers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.The teaser was posted on Infinity Ward's website,^[51] and released on the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network a short time later.^ Infinity Ward's website .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (previously marketed as simply Modern Warfare 2 ) is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

• Modern Warfare 2 Goes on Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC gadgetophilia.com [Source type: General]

^ Infinity Ward later confirmed the chapter's authenticity and claimed that it can be skipped by the player at anytime after a displayed warning via the pause menu.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[52] .A second teaser was released on May 10, 2009 and showed gameplay features such as snowmobile driving and underwater actions.^ Nov 10, 2009 Assume a support position and lob a few grenades in this barrel-popping gameplay.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Video Game | Reviews, Trailers & Interviews | GameTrailers.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gametrailers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Posted on May 4th, 2009 at 10:19 pm .

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ SCC at 2009-11-10 15:52:47 ( 3 minutes 27 seconds after ScT ) .

• Releaselog | RLSLOG.net » Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2-Razor1911 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rlslog.net [Source type: General]

.The teaser announced that the game would be "revealed" on TNT during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 24, 2009.^[53] The "reveal" was the first full-length trailer, which debuted extended sequences of actual in-game scenes and combat; the trailer was subsequently made available on the Modern Warfare 2 official website, which was kept updated for the occasion.^ And here's the first teaser trailer.

• News: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 confirmed - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Catch the world premier of Modern Warfare 2 on May 24th during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

• Modern Warfare 2 - Launch Trailer | SPIKE 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.spike.com [Source type: General]

^ An extended gameplay from Modern Warfare 2.

• Modern Warfare 2 - Launch Trailer | SPIKE 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.spike.com [Source type: General]

^[54] .A fourth trailer was released on July 27, 2009, and showed the first footage of the game's multiplayer mode.^ Jul 27, 2009 - Trailer .

• IGN: Trailer, Videos and Movies 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC media.xbox360.ign.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Multiplayer trailer released .

• News: Two Modern Warfare 2 DLC packs planned - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Release date (US): November 10th, 2009 Developer: Infinity Ward Genre: Shooter - First Person Rank: 135 of 1,480 Games Up 41 places (in last 7 days) Related images .

• New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.psu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[23] On October 4, 2009, a second full-length cinematic trailer was released and revealed that part of the game would take place in a war-torn Washington, D.C.^[55]

.On July 21, 2009, Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling revealed through Twitter that a Modern Warfare 2 controller was in the works.^ Activision , infinity ward , modern warfare 2 .

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Posted on July 17th, 2009 at 6:21 am .

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ FYI...Infinity Ward is the developer of Modern Warfare 2, and Activision, the publisher.

• Modern Warfare 2 Disallows Dedicated Servers, Generates 85,000 Signature Petition | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: General]

^[56] .Peripherals manufacturer Mad Catz was contracted by Activision to create a line of Modern Warfare 2 controllers and accessories for all platforms that the game would be available on.^ Activision , infinity ward , modern warfare 2 .

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Top Reviews modern warfare 2 Review created: 10/09/09(updated 11/13/09) by: zion_nc88 ( 137 ) See all reviews by zion_nc88 19 of 25 people found this review helpful.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Playstation 3, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Some corrections to the editorial above: (a) The name of the game is Call OF Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^[57]

.Activision stated, in its quarterly earnings report, that pre-orders for the game had broken a company record; more copies of Modern Warfare 2 had been pre-ordered than any other game that the company had published before.^ FYI...Infinity Ward is the developer of Modern Warfare 2, and Activision, the publisher.

• Modern Warfare 2 Disallows Dedicated Servers, Generates 85,000 Signature Petition | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: General]

^ Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game .

• Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game | Technology | guardian.co.uk 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ Activision , infinity ward , modern warfare 2 .

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[58]

.In September 2009, Monster Energy teamed up with Activision to bring special redeemable codes on the Monster Energy website,^[59] where people may submit codes included in Monster Energy packs to redeem items such as Xbox 360 Premium Themes and a Modern Warfare 2 Map Pack code.^ New Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) Condition: Brand New Watch this item .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ BRAND NEW 2009 XBOX 360 MODERN WARFARE 2 Condition: Brand New Watch this item .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[60]

.The original teaser trailer confirmed that the game's title of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was officially (and initially) shortened to just Modern Warfare 2.^ Some corrections to the editorial above: (a) The name of the game is Call OF Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Price : Click to see price!

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[5] .After photographs of the official retail boxes were posted by Robert Bowling,^[61] Activision confirmed that the standard-edition Modern Warfare 2 packaging would feature the Call of Duty brand logo in order to reflect the game's association with the Call of Duty franchise.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Price : Click to see price!

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set five years after Call of Duty 4 .

• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^[11] .It is speculated that the decision was influenced by findings that brand awareness for the game was significantly lower without the Call of Duty logo.^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) Brand New Factory Sealed.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Some corrections to the editorial above: (a) The name of the game is Call OF Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

• Brodner's Cartoon du Jour: Call to Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | Mother Jones 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC motherjones.com [Source type: General]

^[62] .However, the developers still prefer to simply call the game Modern Warfare 2 as they consider it a new IP.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2--photos .

• Say goodbye to sleep: Modern Warfare 2 arrives | Crave - CNET 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC news.cnet.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ By callofdutymodernwarfare2game Call of Duty 6 » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked?

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ Related game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 .

• New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.psu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[63] .The menus in the game also refer to the title of Modern Warfare 2.^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) NEW GAME! JUST OPENED! Condition: Brand New Watch this item .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game .

• Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game | Technology | guardian.co.uk 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 plus more games Modern Ware 2, + MORE GAMES AND MOVIES READ Condition: Acceptable Watch this item .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.Modern Warfare 2 was released in four different retail versions across the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms: Standard, Hardened, Veteran, and Prestige.^ Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 .

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ All release versions of Modern Warfare 2 besides Standard Edition are PS3 and Xbox 360 exclusive.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.The standard version consists of the game and an instructional manual, and is the only version available for the Microsoft Windows platform.^ Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 XBox 360 Game Manual Only Condition: Acceptable Watch this item .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ By that standard, most every game could earn a top score if only 33% of the game is considered!

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is available for around $60 on Microsoft-powered Windows PCs, Microsoft Xbox 360 , and Sony PlayStation 3 game consoles.

• DailyTech - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Rakes in $310 million in 24 Hours 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dailytech.com [Source type: General]

^[64] .The Hardened Edition consists of the game and manual (which are packaged in a steel book case), an art book, and a token that allows one to download Call of Duty Classic, a hi-definition version of the original Call of Duty game, from Xbox Live Arcade or the PlayStation Store (Classic was released individually on December 2, 2009).^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Token to download Call of Duty Classic on XBL Arcade and PSN. Hardbound art book, “Behind the Lines” with concept art from the game.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

.The Prestige Edition contains all of the elements of the Hardened Edition, but also includes a set of fully-functioning night vision goggles, imprinted with the Modern Warfare 2 logo, and a stand modeled after the head of the character "Soap" MacTavish.^ Top collectors edition Includes everything found in the Hardened Edition in addition to: Fully functional night vision goggles branded with the Modern Warfare 2 and Infinity Ward logo.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Soap MacTavish Sculpted head designed to display the night vision goggles when not in use.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Infinity Ward shows great affection for some of its characters, particularly "Soap" Mactavish, the protagonist from the first Modern Warfare who returns as this game's nigh-certifiable superhero, although not its main playable character.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review | GameCritics.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamecritics.com [Source type: General]

^[65] The goggles are powered by five AA batteries^[66] and can see up to 50 feet in absolute darkness.^[67]

.On September 15, 2009, Activision and Microsoft jointly announced a special, limited Modern Warfare 2 version of the Xbox 360 with a 250GB hard disk.^ Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console Price : Click to see price!

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ BRAND NEW 2009 XBOX 360 MODERN WARFARE 2 Condition: Brand New Watch this item .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.The unit is highlighted by special game product branding and includes two wireless controllers and a headset.^ Asking price is $399.99 and that includes the game and two black wireless controllers.

• Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 bundle has a 250GB HDD, $400 price tag -- Engadget 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.engadget.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ This special edition Xbox 360 shipped on November 10, 2009 for $399.99 It will include the following: Detachable 250GB HDD 2 Black wireless controllers Black headset (not the Madcatz throat mic) Regular edition of Modern Warfare 2.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Xbox 360 wireless controllers for two-player action right out of the box.

• Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 bundle has a 250GB HDD, $400 price tag -- Engadget 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.engadget.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.This is the first Xbox 360 to come with a 250GB hard drive.^ Xbox 360 Hard Drive Install .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ [Update: Those games still had to be taken from the hard disk and burned onto disks to be playable in an Xbox 360].

• How investigators tracked down a Modern Warfare 2 cyber pirate | VentureBeat 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC venturebeat.com [Source type: General]

^ Xbox 360 with 250GB HDD and Forza 3 spotted on Amazon Germany 6 days ago .

• Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 bundle has a 250GB HDD, $400 price tag -- Engadget 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.engadget.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[68]

.On September 18, UK retailer GAME announced a Veteran Edition of Modern Warfare 2 that would be exclusively for the UK. It will come with a 12" (30.5 cm) tall statue of "Soap" MacTavish with interchangeable arms and weapons; has the same contents as the Hardened Edition.^ Infinity Ward shows great affection for some of its characters, particularly "Soap" Mactavish, the protagonist from the first Modern Warfare who returns as this game's nigh-certifiable superhero, although not its main playable character.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review | GameCritics.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gamecritics.com [Source type: General]

^ For even more intense combat, take up arms against online foes in enhanced deathmatch warfare on a host of Modern Warfare 2 maps.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Cheats Hints Codes Tips FAQ Files Achievements PS3 Playstation 3 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.cheatmasters.com [Source type: General]
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Cheats Hints Codes Tips FAQ Files Achievements X360 Xbox 360 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.cheatmasters.com [Source type: General]
• Releaselog | RLSLOG.net » Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 USA RF-XBOX360-RRoD 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rlslog.net [Source type: General]
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
• Releaselog | RLSLOG.net » Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2-Razor1911 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rlslog.net [Source type: General]

^ Single Player Modern Warfare 2 picks up five years after the ending of the original game, and there's a montage to bring you up to speed and introduce returning favorites like "Soap" MacTavish (now a Captain), Nikolai and Captain Price.

• Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[69] .In September 2009, a Veteran Statue Bundle of Modern Warfare 2 was posted on the EBGames website and is available for all platforms.^ Posted on September 23rd, 2009 at 7:18 am .

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ Posted on September 7th, 2009 at 4:46 am .

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ Posted on September 24th, 2009 at 9:41 am .

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^[70]

.Activision has announced that two downloadable map packs will be released for Modern Warfare 2.^ Two Modern Warfare 2 DLC packs planned .

• News: Two Modern Warfare 2 DLC packs planned - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Activision , infinity ward , modern warfare 2 .

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Monster Energy Drink MW 2 Edition Monster Energy and Activision have partnered together bring a Modern Warfare 2 branded beverage to the US. This will hit store shelves in four packs beginning in October.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[71] .At E3 2009, Microsoft stated that these map packs would first be made available for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live before they would be released for other platforms.^ Ok, so we don't get the map packs as quick as the XBox but we get fan made maps.

• News: Two Modern Warfare 2 DLC packs planned - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ First announced at E3 2009, there will be at least two map packs released for Modern Warfare 2 - both will be timed Xbox 360 exclusives.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) Brand New Factory Sealed.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[72] .Robert Bowling has stated that the community response to the game and the first two downloadable map packs would be used in designing other potential map packs.^ During this time, developer Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling answered our questions about multiplayer progression, cinematic influences, and using the game's Special Edition night-vision goggles for nefarious means.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Either way, I think two map packs are perfect, so long as they are not brought out so close together like WAW is receiving, Would be nice to see them both near the middle of MW2's life, in order to keep the community rolling.

• News: Two Modern Warfare 2 DLC packs planned - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Anonymous Coward his response stating "We would like you to play the game the way we designed and balanced it."

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.^[73] On November 25, 2009, Bowling released a tentative date of spring 2010 as for when the first downloadable content pack would be out.^ The first map pack will arrive in Spring 2010.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Release date (US): November 10th, 2009 Developer: Infinity Ward Genre: Shooter - First Person Rank: 135 of 1,480 Games Up 41 places (in last 7 days) Related images .

• New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.psu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Release Date: Nov 2009 Rating: Mature Genre: First-Person, Shooter UPC: 047875837492 Product ID: EPID70654665 Description: Return to today's war front with the second chapter in the Modern Warfare series.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[74]

.In Spring 2010, the first Modern Warfare 2 content pack will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE.^ Modern Warfare 2 DLC "exclusively first" on 360 ( 55 comments) .

• News: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 confirmed - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
• News: Two Modern Warfare 2 DLC packs planned - ComputerAndVideoGames.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.computerandvideogames.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 .

• #1 : Modern Warfare 2,Call of duty Modern Warfare 2,COD Modern Warfare 2,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition On Sale 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC modernwarfare-2.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The first map pack will arrive in Spring 2010.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[75]The PlayStation 3 version will receive the same content pack sometime thereafter. An official PlayStation 3 content pack release date has not yet been revealed.

A six-part comic book mini-series related to the game has also been produced. .Announced by Robert Bowling on August 17, 2009, Modern Warfare 2: Ghost is focused on the backstory of the character "Ghost," who appears in the video game as a member of Task Force 141. The series is published by WildStorm.^ Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game .

• Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game | Technology | guardian.co.uk 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ Video Game Awards (17) .

• DailyGamesNews.com: Rumour: Modern Warfare 2 Will Retail At £54.99 Minimum 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC dailygamesnews.com [Source type: General]

^ New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video .

• New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.psu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

The first issue of the series debuted on November 11, 2009.^[17][76]

.According to preliminary sales figures from Activision, Modern Warfare 2 sold approximately 4.7 million units in both the United States and the UK in the first 24 hours of its release.^ Modern Warfare 2 also lured $310 million from the safety of gamers’ wallets, but sold 4.7 million units.

• Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Record for Biggest Launch in Entertainment History | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Activision , infinity ward , modern warfare 2 .

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Release Date: Nov 2009 Rating: Mature Genre: First-Person, Shooter UPC: 047875837492 Product ID: EPID70654665 Description: Return to today's war front with the second chapter in the Modern Warfare series.

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.The total revenue from first day sales in the U.S. and the UK was $310 million, making Modern Warfare 2 the biggest entertainment launch in history, surpassing (in revenue) its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto IV,^[77][78] as well as items from other media types.^ Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game .

• Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game | Technology | guardian.co.uk 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ I will be playing Modern Warfare 2 on PS3 like I have ever since launch day.

• Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Record for Biggest Launch in Entertainment History | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Modern warfare 4 days ago .

• Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^{[79][80 ]} .After five days of sales, the game had earned revenue figures of $550 million worldwide.^ Modern Warfare 2 achieved record-breaking sales following its release, with nearly 5 million copies sold within the first 24 hours in the USA and UK.After crossing $550 million in revenue during the first 5 days, Activision declared it the biggest entertainment launch in history.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Sure the hard core gamers get them the first day but the majority of the sales over a games lifetime come within the first holiday season after its release.

• DailyTech - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Rakes in $310 million in 24 Hours 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dailytech.com [Source type: General]

^ Now day 1 can have the most sales for a blockbuster but for the majority of games it's the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas where the money is made.

• DailyTech - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Rakes in $310 million in 24 Hours 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dailytech.com [Source type: General]

^{[81 ]} .Activision also claims that Modern Warfare 2 had 8 million players online within the first five days, constituting the largest 'army' of players in the world.^ Activision , infinity ward , modern warfare 2 .

• Last Night’s Modern Warfare 2 Trailer | Rock, Paper, Shotgun 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rockpapershotgun.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Modern warfare 4 days ago .

• Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Taking place five years after the first Modern Warfare, Russia ultimately became controlled by the Ultranationalist party with previous antagonist Imran Zakhaev now a martyr and referred to as "Hero of the New Russia."

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^[82]

.According to the NPD Group, Modern Warfare 2 sold approximately 4.2 million units for the Xbox 360 and 1.87 million units for the PlayStation 3 in the U.S. during the month of November 2009.^[83] In Japan, Modern Warfare 2 sold 64,000 copies for the Playstation 3 and 42,000 copies for the Xbox 360 in its first week of sales.^ BRAND NEW 2009 XBOX 360 MODERN WARFARE 2 Condition: Brand New Watch this item .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Modern Warfare 2 also lured $310 million from the safety of gamers’ wallets, but sold 4.7 million units.

• Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Record for Biggest Launch in Entertainment History | Maximum PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.maximumpc.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, 2009) .

• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, 2009: items on eBay.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^[84] .The game later sold 117,000 copies on the Playstation 3 and 61,00 on the Xbox 360^[85] before it sold 178,000 copies for both systems.^ This is the sixth Call of Duty game for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Video Game | Reviews, Trailers & Interviews | GameTrailers.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.gametrailers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 PC .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Games · PlayStation · Xbox UK news .

• Modern Warfare 2: Brilliant, but just a machine | Charlie Brooker | Technology | The Guardian 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^[86]

The game's popularity also reflected in the amount of unauthorised downloads it had from BitTorrent sites. .There were 4.1 million recorded downloads for the PC version, in addition to 970,000 for the Xbox 360, making it 2009's most pirated game on both platforms.^ The most wanted Xbox 360 games of 2010 .

• Destructoid - 2,500 Modern Warfare 2 cheaters banned on PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^ The most wanted PC games of 2010 .

• Destructoid - 2,500 Modern Warfare 2 cheaters banned on PC 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
• Destructoid - Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.destructoid.com [Source type: General]

^ PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 PC .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

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.Modern Warfare 2 has received critical acclaim from professional reviewers, especially for its console versions.^ Posted on 02.11.2009 at 11:28 in Consoles , Games by Vantec RRoD have released the regional free USA edition of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.

• Releaselog | RLSLOG.net » Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 USA RF-XBOX360-RRoD 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.rlslog.net [Source type: General]

^ The reason why I avoid console online game is because of the same exact things that PC Modern Warfare 2 is doing.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ Someone was selling a Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle, with both a console and a game, for $500.

• How investigators tracked down a Modern Warfare 2 cyber pirate | VentureBeat 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC venturebeat.com [Source type: General]

.Review aggregator Metacritic holds the average review for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game at 94%, while the PC version is at 85%.^ PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 PC .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ I'm not sure why they would intentionally limit the games capability on the PC, but they're going to sell 20 million units on the 360 and the PS3 combined, so don't act like your "boycott" is hurting anyone .

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ [Update: Those games still had to be taken from the hard disk and burned onto disks to be playable in an Xbox 360].

• How investigators tracked down a Modern Warfare 2 cyber pirate | VentureBeat 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC venturebeat.com [Source type: General]

^[93] .Positive reviews cite a "compelling story mode, a slick package of mini missions and a multiplayer which is pretty much unparalleled in depth."^ It’s a cross between single player and multiplayer…no story, no connection between missions, and two players.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

^ I can truthfully say the MW1 story and characters were much more compelling than MW2.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

^ I covered single player mode in the STORY AND CHARACTERS section, now it’s time for SpecOps and Multiplayer.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

^[104]

.Criticisms of the game are directed towards a variety of aspects, but focus on the short length of the single player campaign.^ I don’t view this game as a single-player game.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

^ And where are the references to a "poor" single player campaign?

• Modern Warfare 2: Brilliant, but just a machine | Charlie Brooker | Technology | The Guardian 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ IVE GOT PLENTY OF KEYS ON MY KEYBOARD. it really shows their direction towards console gaming when they do something as silly as that.

• Modern Warfare 2 Shows How To Piss Off Fans | Techdirt 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC techdirt.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

.IGN's Mark Bozon remarks that the single-player of "Modern Warfare 2 is surprisingly short, and doesn’t live up to the standard set by previous Call of Duty games."^ Other Call of Duty games also had Punkbuster.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ By callofdutymodernwarfare2game Call of Duty 6 » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked?

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ I don’t view this game as a single-player game.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) – Final Review » BSCreview 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.bscreview.com [Source type: General]

^[100] .In addition, many reviewers have complained about the lack of innovation to the formula of the series.^ The Japanese version is published by Square Enix, it has both Japanese language but also subtitles, which many Japanese gamers complained about .

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

^ Model 1887 - Many have complained about the range and firepower of these shotguns even when dual wielded.

• Modern Warfare 2 (video game) - Giant Bomb 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.giantbomb.com [Source type: General]

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.At the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards, Modern Warfare 2 received the Best Shooter and Best Multiplayer awards.^ Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game .

• Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK sales record for a video game | Technology | guardian.co.uk 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

^ New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe PlayStation Universe .

• New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.psu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video .

• New Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer video -- PlayStation Universe 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.psu.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

GameTrailers gave it six Game of the Year awards, including Overall Game of the Year.^[108] The Pakistani game reviewing site, PakGamers, has awarded Modern Warfare 2 'Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009'.^[109]

Famitsu named Modern Warfare 2 as the number one game on the top 10 video games sold in 2009, beating games such as Metal Gear Solid 4, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Grand Theft Auto IV.^[110] It also gave the game a score of 39/40, being one of the Western games released in Japan to have the same score as Grand Theft Auto IV.^[111]

Various portions of the campaign have caused some controversy in certain communities. The depiction of a massacre carried out in a Russian airport has caused anger in the international community. .Additionally, an easter egg early in the campaign involving the don't ask, don't tell policy of the American military has led some to accuse the game and its developers of homophobia.^ American Bad Ass Said, @woop The m16 is one of the best guns in the game you try and get 122 kills in a game like i did with it and try and tell me it sucks .

• Call of Duty 6 » Blog Archive » New Modern Warfare 2 details leaked? 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC cod6.org [Source type: General]

^ This is why I don't like P2P on PC. It only works well for some game types, namely RTS. For FPS, this crap just doesn't cut it.

• Modern Warfare 2 - dslreports.com 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC www.dslreports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

^ The real consumer is the one getting screwed becasue some stupid kid wants the game early.

• How investigators tracked down a Modern Warfare 2 cyber pirate | VentureBeat 13 January 2010 23:50 UTC venturebeat.com [Source type: General]