Activision Releases Call Of Duty 2: Game Of The Year Edition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
London, U.K. - May 31, 2006 - Providing fans
of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft with access to fresh, new content and
behind-the-scenes access to the # 1 hit title, Activision,
Inc. (ATVI), today announced the release of Call of
Duty2: Game of the Year for the UK market. In addition
to Infinity Ward's original Call of Duty 2 game, the special
retail edition will also include a token that can be redeemed
for the recently released Call of Duty 2: Skirmish Map Pack,
two new multiplayer maps (a 400 Microsoft Point value)
currently available through Xbox Live® Marketplace. Call of
Duty2: Game of the Year will also include a bonus DVD
containing "making of" footage, historic interviews and
commentaries and mission walkthroughs from the developers at
Infinity Ward.
"With the Call of Duty 2: Game of the Year special edition,
we're providing Xbox 360 gamers access to more great
content," said Dusty Welch, vice president of global brand
management, Activision, Inc. "With a bonus DVD and access to
new multiplayer maps, the Game of the Year edition delivers
the most intense Call of Duty 2 experience to date, all in
one package."
The sequel to Infinity Ward's 2003 Game of the Year delivers
an unparalleled portrayal of the cinematic intensity and
chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers
fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. Call of Duty 2 is
powered by a proprietary new engine featuring striking new
visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most authentic squad
combat and astonishing action in new historic campaigns. The
sequel offers more immense, more intense and more realistic
battles than ever, as players experience four individual
soldier stories to overcome insurmountable odds in multiple
campaigns.
Call of Duty 2 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft is rated 15 by the BBFC and is
available nationwide.
For Information Contact:
UK Press
Tim Ponting
European PR Director
Activision, Inc.
+44 (0) 20 3060 1080
tponting@activision.co.uk
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