Beginning with the game’s worldwide release on November 10, fans can arm themselves with the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console, featuring an exclusive design inspired by the epic thriller, more storage space than ever before in a 250GB Hard Drive, two Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers, as well as an Xbox 360 Headset and a Standard Edition copy of Modern Warfare 2 for an estimated retail price of $399 (USD).

“It’s the highest compliment to the team and our fans to have a special themed Xbox 360 console,” said Vince Zampella, CEO of Infinity Ward. “The precision and detail that’s been put into the console captures the intensity and feel of Modern Warfare 2. We can’t wait for our community and fans around the world to see for themselves on November 10.”

The Limited Edition Console was revealed at an exclusive preview event in Los Angeles where guests were the first to experience the game’s multiplayer gameplay on Xbox LIVE. “It is thrilling to bring the exclusive Modern Warfare 2-inspired Xbox 360 console to Call of Duty fans. Being able to work so closely with the talented team at Infinity Ward on the design has enabled us to develop a console that will set bragging rights around the world,” said Albert Penello, senior director of global marketing for Xbox 360. “These fans deserve the biggest Xbox 360 console ever, and we’re delivering with more storage space than ever before and freedom to enjoy all their favorite games and downloadable Game Add-ons, including the first two Modern Warfare 2 maps that will be available first on Xbox LIVE.” The add-ons will be sold separately.

The Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console will be sold in Europe, the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), UK, US, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.  On November 10, Activision Publishing, Inc. will release Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

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The Games Alliance Middle East Show 09

The alliance, comprising of Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation, Pluto and RED, announced that the three day event will see keenly anticipated upcoming games being showcased for the very first time in the Middle East. Pre-register now for a chance to win prizes and be the first in the region to play hugely anticipated titles including Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, Modern Warfare 2, FIFA 10 and Assassin’s Creed 2.

The press conference, held at Emirates Towers to announce the event, was headed by Tim Stokes, Sales & Marketing Director, PlayStation Division, Sony Gulf FZE, Aman Sangar, Product Marketing Manager – Interactive Entertainment Business | Entertainment & Devices Division, Microsoft Middle East, Michael Wombwell, CEO of Red Entertainment Distribution and Rami El Hussein, Managing Director of Pluto.

‘The idea behind the GAMES show is to bring the same level of excitement to the region compared to E3 and the Games Convention shows held in the US and Germany,’ commented Aman Sangar.

‘With the introduction of PS3 and popularity of games like Singstar and Buzz, the demographics of gamers has expanded greatly to include girls as well as parents,’ added Tim Stokes,

Game distributors Michael Wombwell and Rami Elhussein agreed that even during times of recession, gaming is one sector that has continued to grow.

Following the success of GAMES 08 this year’s show is set to be twice times the size of last years which was held in the Grand Hyatt. With each year’s show growing bigger and better, GAMES 09 is the only arena in the region that allows gamers the chance to try out new releases before anyone else.