CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE NOW AVAILABLE
Infinity Ward's Highly-Anticipated Thriller Deploys to Retail
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> Santa Monica, CA - November 6, 2007 - Starting today gamers can enlist
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> of Duty(r) 4: Modern Warfare(tm), a gripping modern-day action-thriller
> that deploys them into heart-stopping battles across the world's most
> treacherous hotspots. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game is now
> available at retail outlets nationwide and delivers unprecedented
> high-definition graphics, piercing 5.1 surround sound and a dynamic
> community-oriented multiplayer experience.
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> "We've set out to create the most intense, visceral experience in Call
> of Duty 4," said Infinity Ward Studio Head Grant Collier. "From the
> beginning, our team has been focused on pulling players into an
> unfolding, well-paced and relentless action experience that includes:
> fast-roping from attack helicopters in the dead of night; utilizing a
> camouflage Ghillie suit as you inch behind enemy lines; or being
> immersed in fun, competitive action in multiplayer that enables gamers
> to create classes, unlock new abilities and taunt opponents as they
> level up."
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> Featuring a tense storyline, filled with plot twists, the title thrusts
> players into battle like never before. With amazing special effects,
> including rim-lighting, depth of field, texture streaming and character
> self-shadowing, players are enlisted into one of the most
> photo-realistic gaming experiences imaginable. Famed composer Harry
> Gregson-Williams, whose credits include Enemy of the State, Man on Fire
> and Spy Game, directed a soundtrack featuring an original score by
> Stephen Barton that draws gamers harder and deeper into the epic
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> The community-oriented Call of Duty 4 multiplayer gameplay features a
> robust leveling system, variety of unlockable perks, hot-join and
> matchmaking, as well as create a class and party capabilities to ensure
> that players of all skill levels can join in the fun for up to
> 18-players on Xbox 360 or PLAYSTATION(r)3 computer entertainment system
> and 32-players on Windows PC. Additionally over 100 challenges and a
> host of new game environments and modes deliver unlimited possibilities.
> Infinity Ward has also included Kill-Cam, a fan favorite feature that
> they created in Call of Duty 2 which allows for spectator instant
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> Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for
> Intense Violence, Strong Language, Blood and Gore and is available now
> on Xbox 360(tm) and PLAYSTATION(r)3 computer entertainment system for a
> suggested retail price of $59.99; the Windows(r) PC version for $49.99.
> Also available for Nintendo DS(tm), developed by n-Space, the title is
> rated "T" (Teen) for Blood and Violence and carries a suggested retail
> price of $29.99.
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> Gamers have the option to enhance the experience with a Limited
> Collector's Edition for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC. Each Collector's
> Edition includes a special hardcover book featuring never-before-seen
> imagery and artwork. The Xbox 360 version carries a suggested retail
> price of $69.99 and also features a bonus DVD exploring the British
> S.A.S. behind-the-scenes footage from developer, Infinity Ward. The
> Windows PC edition has a suggested retail price of $59.99 and includes a
> digital copy of the BradyGAMES Official Strategy Guide.
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> BradyGAMES' Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Official Strategy Guide is
> available at electronics, book, and software retailers nationwide, and
> online at www.bradygames.com
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> Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare press kit assets are available for
> download at http://pressroom.activision.com
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> can visit www.charlieoscardelta.com
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> About Activision, Inc.
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> Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading
> worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
> entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted
> net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
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> Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
> France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands,
> Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and
> its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is
> located at www.activision.com
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