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The #1 World War II Franchise for the Next Generation!

The #1 World War II Franchise for the Next Generation The follow-up to the #1 next generation game, Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the Normandy Breakout, the historic campaign that made the liberation of Paris possible and brought the Allies a step closer to Berlin. Through a seamless narrative that delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action, players assume the roles of four ordinary Allied soldiers American, British, Canadian and Polish and are thrust onto an authentic, living battlefield for an unprecedented variety of combat, with advanced high-definition graphics, detailed character animations and explosive on-screen action, delivering the most immersive and cinematically intense war experience ever.

"...a single player campaign that lasts a good eight hours, with loads of replay value...one hell of an experience.  AceGamez
"Bigger and better than its predecessors...delivers all the action and excitement you'd expect.  Console Gameworld
"...a very impressive package, one that throttles the senses and shakes the soul.  GameDaily
"The graphics are top-notch and the sound helps immerse you in the wonderfully rendered action.  Times Online
"...the most intense ten hours I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing in videogame.  XGP Gaming

Features

	All-New Close-Quarters Combat: In a new feature for the Call of Duty series, close-quarters battle mechanics Bring you face-to-face with your enemy. Fight hand-to-hand, disarm traps, improvise explosive devices, and execute a host of other battlefield challenges that require cunning and swift reflexes.
	Choose Your Path to Victory: Flank your opponent, or hit him head on. Next-generation level design provides multiple attack routes that let you decide how to confront the enemy. Each choice you make requires you to use special tactics, from sniping and demolition to straight out frontal assaults.
	Nowhere to Hide: Environmental physics let you destroy enemies' soft cover hideouts, such as wooden walls, barrels and crates - forcing your foes out in the open. But watch out - they can eliminate your protection as well.
	Team-Based Multiplayer with Vehicles: Intense multiplayer functionality has been built from the ground up. Up to 24 players can battle it out as a variety of player classes, including riflemen, infantry, scouts, and others. Multiple-occupancy vehicles let you coordinate attacks with friends, driving while they fire a mounted machine gun from the turret. The game's wide range of vehicles include tanks, jeeps and motorcycles with sidecars.
	Unprecedented Combat Options: Execute parachute drops, armored assaults or SAS commando raids. Riddle battlefields with tank shells and explosives. Drive tanks to topple barricades and invade enemy emplacements.

Features

	Product Type	Software
	Distribution Media/Method	Blu-ray Disc
	Manufacturer Part Number	81635
	Manufacturer	Activision Blizzard, Inc
	Product Name	Call Of Duty 3
	Package Type	Retail
	Brand Name	Activision
	Platform Supported	PlayStation 3
	Features	The Power of Next-Gen: Built from the ground-up for next-gen consoles, Call of Duty 3 brings the battle to life with advanced graphics, a new physics engine, a procedural environment and detailed ensemble animations that deliver the most cinematic war experience ever. Battle Actions: An all-new close-quarters battle mechanic allows players to fight hand-to-hand, improvise explosive devices, disarm traps and execute a host of other battlefield situations that require cunning and rapid reflexes to survive. Branching Mission Paths: Next-generation level design provides multiple attack routes that let players decide how to confront the enemy flank an opponent, or hit him head-on. Each unique mission path requires special tactics, from sniping and demolition to all-out head-on clashes. Nowhere to Hide: Environmental physics allow players to destroy enemy soft cover hideouts, forcing foes out in the open. But be wary, opponents can eliminate your protective cover as well. Team-based Multiplayer with Vehicles: Combined arms and team-based combat provides unprecedented depth and variety. Online with the option of single or split-screen Internet play. Gamers have the choice to play as infantry or commandeer multiple-occupancy vehicles, including tanks, jeeps, and motorcycles with side-cars, leading to unique mobile combat roles for all-out, multiplayer mayhem. Call of Duty 3 also offers soldier classes, each with class specific abilities, and a ranking system for truly diversified squad combat.
	Software Name	Call Of Duty 3
	Software Sub Type	First Person Shooter
	Software Main Type	Game
	ESRB Rating	T (Teen 13+)

Entertainment Reviews

Xbox 360 Review: Call of Duty 3

By: Matt Paprocki Blogcritics.org Reviews

Published on: 12/5/2006 5:40 AM

Call of Duty 3 is stuck in the position of doing everything a sequel should, but the genre continues to grow overcrowded. Online play can add the extra boost. Unfortunately, it's impossible to connect to a game. You'll spend most of your online time in a lobby waiting for a minimum of eight players (regardless of game mode chosen) to join. Those times are rare as other players are having the same issue on their end. ...read the full review

Professional Reviews

Game Chronicles 10 of 10
Call of Duty 3, has arrived and it's prepared to blow you away with some explosive gameplay, ultra-realistic graphics, incredible sound, and a few twists...Call of Duty 3 breaks new ground in several areas, both technically, and from a design perspective. Unlike last year's game where you bounced around from campaign to campaign, country to country, you now play a single campaign, the 1944 Normandy Breakout, one of the most crucial and brutal battles of WWII. Along with the US and British troops, Call of Duty 3 also introduces us to the Canadians and the Polish who also play vital roles in this campaign...The best thing I can say about Call of Duty 3 is that after playing I actually felt like I had been through a war. There were moments when I would catch myself physically ducking or leaning my body as I tried to look around a corner. I started to appreciate the men in my unit and a sense of loss when somebody was lost. Signing up and going off to war might not be for everybody, but playing this game will certainly make you respect those who did and those who still do. - Mark Smith

Product Attributes

ESRB Rating:		T (Teen 13+)
Game Genre:		Simulation / Action / Shooter

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