Modern Warfare 2 set to smash records

WITH a movie-style premiere, sales of controversial video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 are already set to smash previous records in Ireland and around the globe.

The game, which has had avid gamers trembling with anticipation for the past two years, went on sale yesterday with some stores reporting long queues for special midnight openings. It is expected to beat the €500m sales record set by Grand Theft Auto IV.

On Monday night huge crowds gathered in London’s Leicester Square for the launch of the game, which was more akin to a Hollywood film premiere. Actors in full military attire and even tanks were involved in the glitzy event which saw the game finally hit the shelves. It was the first time Westminster council has granted permission for a games launch in the traditional film heartland.