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Sat, Nov 12, 2011 | 00:38 GMT

MW3 sells 6.5 million units in US, UK within first 24 hours

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Activision’s announced Modern Warfare 3 made $400 million in its first 24 hours in the US and UK, selling 6.5 million units in the process.

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Wed, Nov 09, 2011 | 01:41 GMT

Sledgehammer: “A lot of pressure” in co-developing Modern Warfare 3

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Working alongside Infinity Ward was the the opportunity of a lifetime for Sledgehammer Games, but not a light-hearted undertaking.

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Tue, Nov 08, 2011 | 20:08 GMT

Quick Quotes: Sledgehammer on making life hard for campers in MW3

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“I think that the person who plays the sniper on a team can have a ton of fun, but one of the biggest criticisms you always hear is about campers, right? We don’t want to emphasise that dynamic so much that the other people in that engagement aren’t having fun. We have less verticality in our maps, there are less camping points. And so the challenge for snipers is to hang back on the perimeter or the periphery and pick people off – the maps aren’t set up to really capitalise on that, by intention. Unlike other games, where you’re going to be sniped from across the map by a guy you can’t even see, and then respawn and you’ve got to run for five minutes to get back to the battle, right? That’s not the Modern Warfare 3 method. This is about getting you in the action, you’re pulling the trigger fast, you know what I mean? That’s the essence of it.” – Sledgehammer’s Michael Condrey to OXM on camping.

Tue, Nov 08, 2011 | 14:51 GMT

Modern Warfare 3 is most pre-ordered title ever at GAME, Amazon UK

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It never ends, does it? Modern Warfare 3 has become Amazon UK GAME’s most pre-ordered title ever, both companies have said.

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Tue, Nov 08, 2011 | 14:43 GMT

Modern Warfare 3 hits 90 on MetaCritic – all the scores

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Following the big worldwide launch last night, reviews for Modern Warfare 3 have appeared online following the lifting of an embargo this morning, with Meta scores hitting 90. Catch the reaction below the break.

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Mon, Nov 07, 2011 | 22:10 GMT

Analyst estimates Modern Warfare 3 preorders at 9 million

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 pre-ordershave overtaken those of Black Ops, according to analyst Atul Bagga of Lazard Capital Markets..

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Tue, Nov 08, 2011 | 08:08 GMT

Modern Warfare 3 UK launch to be streamed online

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Activision’s announced it’s to stream tonight’s UK launch party of Modern Warfare 3 live online.

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Mon, Nov 07, 2011 | 04:26 GMT

Rumour – Truckload of Modern Warfare 3 highjacked as eBay prices soar

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French media reports 6,000 copies of Modern Warfare 3 have been stolen in transit, as pre-release copies of the highly anticipated shooter pull massive eBay prices.

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Sun, Nov 06, 2011 | 23:36 GMT

First 15 minutes of Modern Warfare 3 on YouTube

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If you can’t wait the double-digit hours until Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 legitimately reaches your eager hands, watch the first 15 minutes through the break.

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Sun, Nov 06, 2011 | 22:30 GMT

Modern Warfare 3 not trying to be “gratuitous” with controversies

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Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games didn’t set out to be shocking and controversial with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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Fri, Nov 04, 2011 | 06:57 GMT

Microsoft: Early MW3 playing “may” risk Xbox Live ban

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Got a copy of Modern Warfare 3 early? Is it for Xbox 360? Online-connected? Protip: probably best not to play it until next week at least.

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Fri, Oct 28, 2011 | 13:55 BST

Man gets retail Modern Warfare 3 PS3 copy, makes video

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CharlieIntel posted a video of someone who’s managed to get hold of what looks to be a retail copy of Modern Warfare 3 on PS3 ahead of its November 8 release date. He’s made an unboxing movie of it, just in case you think he’s lying. Watch it after the break. Thanks, Kotaku.

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Wed, Oct 19, 2011 | 10:28 BST

“We’ll probably cancel” third-person CoD effort, admits Sledgehammer

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Sledgehammer Games boss Glen Schofield has admitted it may end up cancelling its third-person Call of Duty title after Modern Warfare 3′s release.

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Tue, Oct 18, 2011 | 06:33 BST

Schofield: Modern Warfare 3′s engine is “a Porsche”

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Sledgehammer Games general manager Glen Schofield has responded again to criticism of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′s ageing engine.

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Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 15:53 BST

Modern Warfare 3 boss talks competition in video interview

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One of the top leaders at Sledgehammer Games sat down with Eurogamer to talk all-things Modern Warfare 3, including his feelings on the competition.

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Thu, Sep 29, 2011 | 10:53 BST

GAME, GameStation MW3 pre-orders to get double XP at launch

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GAME Group’s announced this morning that those who pre-order Modern Warfare 3 from either GAME or GameStation will get double XP in their first four hours of multiplayer game time. The bonus is the final one to be announced as part of the Classified Intel Pack that will come with pre-orders for the shooter. The pack will also come with a mini-guide and either a platform specific reward: avatar gear on 360 or a theme for PS3.

Get the game from here or here. MW3′s out November 8 on PS3, 360 and PC.

Mon, Sep 26, 2011 | 13:42 BST

Modern Warfare 3′s achievements out in the wild

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The full achievements list for Modern Warfare 3 is now out in the open. If you really don’t want to be spoiled for this, you should keep away, but otherwise, take a look at the list over at X360A.

Modern Warfare 3 launches on November 11 for PS3, 360 and PC.

Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 19:49 BST

Sledgehammer’s Michael Condrey discusses MW3′s Kill Confirmed mode

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During Call of Duty XP, Michael Condrey, COO and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, chatted about the multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3 and additions like Kill Confirmed mode, the new Spec-Ops Survival mode, and how Call of Duty: Elite will be integrated into the experience with GameFront.

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Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 15:08 BST

Activision: 500 developers working on Call of Duty

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Mammoth. Activision’s said that “four or five studios” in total are working on the Call of Duty series, with a total headcount being 500 people.

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Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 01:57 BST

First MW3 multiplayer trailer escapes CoD XP

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This is it, chaps, chappettes and chippies – the first in-game footage of the shooter set to dominate multiplayer for the next year. Feast your eyes on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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