modern_warfare_2_coverIts time for Call of Duty fans to rejoice because a new version of the game : Modern Warfare 2 is going to hit store shelves today. At least a dozen major retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy, participated in more than 10,000 special midnight store openings throughout North America.

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. It is the sixth version of the Call of Duty series and the direct sequel of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, along with the same storyline.

The game with a anti-terrorism theme will likely be the most successful video game of the year, among devoted gamers. For many hardcore and even mild video-game fans, the Mature-rated Modern Warfare 2 is a must-buy title. The game costs approximately $60.

The developer has stated that the game’s proprietary IW 4.0 game engine is an improvement over the engine used in its previous game. Despite all bad things that have been said about Activision, Modern Warfare 2 is a great game and it is recommended with a PS3, Xbox 360 or PC.

Pre-orders hit of Modern Welfare2 game is an all-time high. The hype even sparked bidding wars between stores, with Amazon and WalMart each offering free $20 gift certificates if shoppers pre-order the game through them, as reported by GameStop.

So we hope the sales of Modern Warfare 2 will definitely go up and the game will be yet another successful COD game solidifying reputation of Activision .