Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Earns $310M In 24-Hours!!!

Video Games — November 12, 2009 at 18:26 — no comments

Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today that Infinity Ward’s much-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has become the biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment.

Clark Kent says: If you haven’t heard how much this game made in 24-hours, then you’ve been under a rock… or too enthralled in the on-going Sammy Sosa situation!

VIA PR:

With estimated sell-through sales of $310 million in North America and the United Kingdom alone in the first 24 hours, according to internal Activision estimates.

Modern Warfare 2 was released on Tuesday, November 10th, to worldwide fanfare across the globe, including over 10,000 retail outlets in the U.S. alone which held midnight openings to meet consumer demand. In its first day, the blockbuster title sold through approximately 4.7 million copies in just North America and the United Kingdom, according to internal Activision estimates.

“The Call of Duty franchise has become a cultural phenomenon showing the power of video games as an entertainment medium,” said Mike Griffith, CEO, Activision Publishing, Inc. “The shattering of these entertainment records is a testament to the compelling, cinematic and uniquely engaging experience that the Call of Duty brand delivers. Modern Warfare 2 has taken interactive experience to unprecedented heights setting a new standard for entertainment.”

Modern Warfare 2 picks up following the historic events of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the blockbuster title that remains the top selling first person action game in history. Modern Warfare 2 is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language.

Clark Kent says: For additional information about the game, visit www.modernwarfare2.com. I’m just waiting on my copy so I can let you guys know how do it is! *sticks out tongue*