COD 4 Beta out Monday

by: Chuck - posted: 8/24/2007 12:51:00 PM

Activision announced that gamers will be able to sign up for the Call of Duty 4 beta on Monday at noon PST (or 3:00 PM for those on the east coast).  All you'll need to do is head over to CharlieOscarDelta.com and sign-up for a multiplayer token.

I've been in the beta for a few days and it's pretty damn awesome.  I'm really digging the new create a class system and the graphics are actually a lot better than what I thought.  I do worry a bit about the balance issues but we'll see how things work out when everyone else gets online.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE MULTIPLAYER BETA FAST-ROPES TO XBOX LIVE

 

Santa Monica, CA – August 24, 2007 -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ multiplayer beta will launch via Xbox LIVE™ on Monday, August 27 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.  Users can visit Charlie Oscar Delta (www.CharlieOscarDelta.com) at noon for their chance to receive a Token and experience some of the maps and modes available in multiplayer before the game hits store shelves the week of November 5^th.

 

The beta will enable players to experience the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower in customizable multiplayer battles from the world’s most treacherous hotspots.  Players will be able to customize their experiences by utilizing new features including create-a-class, player-ranking and the new perk system.  Gamers will also be able to ease seamlessly into multiplayer matchmaking with the party system or even join games in-progress.  New recruits will enlist for battle across a series of action-packed maps and dynamic game modes to test their mettle in the ultimate multiplayer gameplay arena.

 

“From day one we’ve set out to make Call of Duty 4 the best multiplayer experience ever,” said Grant Collier, Studio Head, Infinity Ward.  “We’re excited to bring to our fans around the world this early look at Call of Duty 4 multiplayer.  The gameplay possibilities are limitless from leveling-up and utilizing perks, to creating-your-own class and matchmaking.  We’re only days away, so get ready!” 

 

Aspiring soldiers can go to www.charlieoscardelta.com for the latest information about the worldwide beta including how to become a part of it, specifics on perks as well as the eventual end date of the beta. Entry to the beta and availability will vary by territory. U.S. residents will able to log on for a chance to receive a token on a first come basis.  Updates for International soldiers will become available on Charlie Oscar Delta, where details will be shared about the International rollout of the multiplayer beta.  International players will be able to take part in various promotions in the following countries:

 

•         Australia

•         Austria

•         Belgium

•         Canada

•         Denmark

•         Finland

•         France

•         Germany

•         Ireland

•         Italy

•         Netherlands

•         New Zealand

•         Norway

•         Portugal

•         Spain

•         Sweden

•         Switzerland

•         United Kingdom

 

 

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.  Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.

 

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.