Gaming News - October 2005
Santa Monica, CA (October 25, 2005) - Activision today announced that
it has shipped Call of Duty 2 to retail outlets nationwide.
From Activision:
Powered by Infinity Ward’s proprietary new engine, the sequel delivers an
unparalleled portrayal of the chaos and intensity of war with life-like
authenticity, amazing special effects, advanced A.I. technology, the most
realistic squad combat and explosive action. Call of Duty 2 for Windows PC is
rated “T” (TEEN – blood, mild language and violence) by the ESRB and carries a
suggested retail price of $49.99.
“The original Call of Duty set a new benchmark for epic intensity. Our team was
committed to raising the bar once again with Call of Duty 2 by delivering an
experience that immerses players in the action and takes them on a journey
that’s as close to war as they will ever want to get,” states Grant Collier,
president, Infinity Ward. “We’ve brought the action to life by creating a
context-sensitive dynamic battle chatter system, unparalleled smoke effects,
adding non-linear gameplay, open mission objectives and the most alert A.I.
ever. Gamers will feel like they’re playing their own epic war movie.”
Set across three Allied campaigns: Russian, British and American, Call of Duty 2
offers the ultimate character-driven experience, as gamers can play through each
storyline to its completion, or choose to engage the enemy in historic battles
chronologically from 1941 through 1945. Players have the freedom to take on
mission objectives in any order as they see fit, yet must utilize actual combat
tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver to succeed.
Call of Duty 2 delivers more explosive action with bigger battles, more weapons,
more troops and unprecedented special effects set in a wide range of locations
and environments. Players, for example, can fight “The Desert Fox” across the
sands of North Africa as waves of tanks clash in the desert; join an Army Ranger
squad using rocket-propelled grappling hooks to storm the cliffs of Pointe du
Hoc; or slog through the urban chaos of Stalingrad and Moscow in blizzard
conditions as a tank hunter in war-torn Russia.
For intense multiplayer action, Call of Duty 2 players can go online for Axis
vs. Allies team-based gameplay featuring five modes of play: Headquarters,
Capture the Flag, Search and Destroy, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch for up to
32 players.
“Call of Duty 2 is a heart-pounding thrill ride from the first shot to the last
explosion,” said Dusty Welch, vice president of global brand management,
Activision, Inc. “Infinity Ward has once again delivered the epic intensity and
chaos of battle in the most adrenaline-filled way possible. And, we’re heeding
the call by teaming with leading partners to develop co-marketing programs in
order to ensure fans everywhere are ready for their return to glory.”
A limited Collector’s Edition of Call of Duty 2 is also now available on DVD for
$59.99. Offered in a specially-designed premium metallic package, the
Collector’s Edition features a bonus DVD loaded with historic interviews and
commentaries, a special making of the game feature, mission walkthroughs from
the developers at Infinity Ward and more. Call of Duty 2 is also in development
for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and is
slated for release on Nov. 15.
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