Demo Now Available to Download

Yes, you did read that right. Activision and Infinity Ward have released a Single Player demo for the game, despite plenty of sales and 9 months after release.

It comes as no surprise that 'Cliffhanger' is the Single Player level that is featured in the demo. After all, the level has a bit of everything, right? This level sees the player facing a ferocious snowstorm in the mountains of Kazakhstan and features stealth, shootouts, explosions and to top it all off - a epic Snowmobile getaway!

If you're yet to experience Modern Warfare 2 or perhaps you currently don't have your copy of the game, then this demo is for you. The demo is now available to download on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network.

The press release » can be read below:

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Cliffhanger, the breathtaking and epic mission from Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2, is now available worldwide for download as a single player demo on the Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace and on PlayStation(R)Network*.

One of the most recognized levels in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Cliffhanger thrusts players into an epic fight of a lifetime amid near-blinding snowstorm conditions high in the frigid mountains of Kazakhstan. One wrong move and it's certain death as players scale a frozen mountainside, battle their way through a raging firefight, and race for survival aboard a snowmobile under heavy enemy fire.

Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language. For more information visit www.modernwarfare2.com.

*PSN Demo not available in Germany SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.

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Thanks to Simsdaniel » for the initial heads up.

Map Pack Sales Surpass 20 Million

Activision have also just announced that Call of Duty Map Pack sales have surpassed 20 million. The first Map Pack was released back in 2008 for Call of Duty 4 and has since become a necessity in order to keep the game fresh.

Despite many gamers threatening to boycott Modern Warfare 2's Map Packs due to the price increase, it certainly hasn't affected the sales.

The press release » can be read below:

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug 02, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that during the quarter ended June 30, 2010, life-to-date map packs for the Call of Duty(R) franchise surpassed 20 million units. Call of Duty remains the #1 best-selling first-person action franchise in the U.S. and Europe, according to The NPD Group, Charttrack and GfK, and has consistently raised the bar for the video game industry with its innovative and engaging online multiplayer experiences and downloadable content offerings. The most recent map pack for the franchise, the Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Resurgence Pack, was released on June 3 for the Xbox LIVE(R) online entertainment network and on July 6 and 7 for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows(R) PC.

"The Call of Duty franchise is unique in the world of entertainment and delivers one of the best multiplayer experiences ever," said Robert Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. "We are thrilled to deliver to fans exciting and engaging content that has the intensity they have come to expect from the franchise."

SOURCE Activision Blizzard, Inc.

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