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ESRB Rating

May contain mature sexual themes, more intense violence and/or strong language.

Release Date

US: 2011-11-08

Genre: Shooter

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Also available for: PC, PS3, Wii

The world stands on the brink, and Makarov is intent on bringing civilization to its knees. In this darkest hour, are you willing to do what is necessary?

Co-developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, Modern Warfare 3 delivers a full assault on gamers' senses, including an intense single-player campaign that picks up immediately following the events of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and escalates into World War 3, as well as groundbreaking upgrades to the beloved Special Ops like the all-new Survival Mode. Special Ops serves as the perfect springboard to Modern Warfare 3's re-imagined multiplayer, featuring the series' trademark visceral gun-on-gun combat, a revamped pointstreak system with the introduction of "Strike Packages," devastating new modes like "Kill Confirmed" and other gameplay enhancements, new features and a bevy of new weapons, equipment, and perks.

Opinion: Does it Pay to be Elite? 2012-03-12

Four months on, does Call of Duty Elite deliver on any of its promises?

Modern Warfare 3's Overwatch Map Now Available 2012-02-21

The third content drop for Modern Warfare 3's Elite Premium subscribers is available for download on Xbox LIVE.

Modern Warfare 3's Overwatch Dropping This Month 2012-02-07

Overwatch map en route to Elite Premium members on February 21.

Maps, Missions, Modes Coming to Modern Warfare 3 2012-01-25

A release schedule provides content every month through September.

IGN Presents the MW3 Elite Map Pack Livestream 2012-01-20

We take a look at two new maps being offered to Elite Premium subscribers this March.

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Ratings for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Rating Description
8.5
Presentation Modern Warfare 3’s menus are laid out clearly and work well. The Elite functionality also adds a lot to competitive multiplayer players.
8.5
Graphics Sure, the engine is dated, but the work that’s been done still creates scenes that are impressive to watch. And it always runs at 60 frames per second.
8
Sound A lot has actually been done with the guns to make them sound like they have more weight. The voice acting is also well done, though I could stand for a bit less rockin’ guitars.
9
Gameplay The campaign story has its failings, but fantastic set pieces nonetheless. The multiplayer is the best it’s ever been, and Spec Ops is also great fun.
9.5
Lasting Appeal This is the Call of Duty players will be playing online for hours and hours thanks to its engrossing multiplayer experience. That is, until the next one comes out…
9
Overall
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