Gamers Line Up For 'Call Of Duty' Sequel

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And today's last word in business is extended combat.

(Soundbite of video game, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2")

Unidentified Man: Go, go, go, go, go. (unintelligible)

(Soundbite of gunfire)

(Soundbite of crowd chatter)

INSKEEP: Thousands of videogamers stayed up late last night to buy the new videogame "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2."

That's the soundtrack youre hearing. It went on sale at midnight. The game is a sequel to a popular warfare simulation game. The previous "Call of Duty" game came out two years ago and sold about 14 million copies. Like its predecessor, the gamers team up with others to blast their way through graphic and realistic modern-day battle scenes.

According to one review, the sequel has an arsenal of new weapons. You can choose between carpet bombing your enemies or mowing them down with helicopter guns - consumer choice. The publisher is reportedly spending $50 million to market this new game.

And that's the business news on MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.

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