The dogs of war are being unleashed today, as Activision and developer Treyarch announced the launch of the Multi-Player Beta for Call of Duty: World at War on the Xbox360. Console players can guarantee themselves a token by pre-ordering the game at UK GAME retail outlets, or online at http://www.game.co.uk/ (refer to GAME for more details). Call of Duty fans that register to become members at www.callofduty.com are also eligible to receive a token, but these tokens are limited in supply, so register today. Additionally, Eurogamer will also be distributing keys from 5pm today on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Activision has announced that the Xbox 360 multiplayer beta of Call of Duty: World at War has officially launched. They have also stated that the PC beta is to follow soon.
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Is the COD5 beta page live and ready to start accepting download codes? Could be if you look at the image and the site it was taken from.

If history is any indication, the beta should be coming out VERY soon. The COD4 PC demo was released on 10/12/2007 and the full game shipped on 11/6/2007.
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The latest issue of CVG Presents is all about Call of Duty and our print brother has scooped a bunch of new details related to World at War's multiplayer.

The magazine also confirms that co-op gameplay will be given a competitive spin with a points-scoring system for kills, and 'Death Cards' in the co-op mode unlocks more modes and features in the game.

It will support 18 players, just like the previous game, and will pack new grenades including, Gas bombs, signal flares, bouncing betties and sticky grenades.
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Eurogamer (i.e. us) has announced a host of new games (i.e. five) that will be playable at next month's Eurogamer Expo.

Topping the bill is Call of Duty: World at War, which isn't even out till November. It's looking good though, as you'll know if you've been checking out the trailer and previews over on the gamepage.

Then there's Tom Clancy's HAWX, the new flight combat game from Ubisoft, and mythological first-person shooter Legendary. Racing fans have a double-decker treat in store with GTI Club+ and RACE Pro both on the show floor.
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David Hollingworth writes:

"Call of Duty 5 is coming (and we really hope it's good!), and to celebrate Activision and Alienware are running a mammoth 24-hour gaming LAN at Swinburne University on November 5th."
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Neocrisis - When you pre-order the game from Game.co.uk you will receive a Beta code. People who do so will get exclusive VIP access to the official Call of Duty site and bonus in-game content. For the lucky 360 owners, they will receive a whole month of early access to the Online Beta. We believe that the Beta starts sometime in October.
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Treyarch has revealed details about the Call of Duty: World at War Limited Collector's Edition, due to ship alongside the game when it launches on November 14th.

The Limited Collector's Edition comes packaged in a metal storage tin big enough to store multiple games in. So if you were ever looking for a solution to transporting all of your Call of Duty's together, here it is.

The only other physical item included with the limited edition is a branded steel canteen. The other bonuses are all digital items to use in game, including the powerful FG 42 Machine Gun being unlocked from day one, a VIP status tag for use in the online multiplayer modes, and an exclusive double experience week.

So far we've only seen shots of the Xbox 360 and PC Limited Collector's Editions, so it's unclear as to whether it'll be available on other platforms.
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We know you have a ton of questions about the upcoming CoD: WW Beta, so we put together a quick FAQ on the Xbox 360 Beta. Stay tuned, we're in the process of developing a much more in-depth FAQ on the PC and Xbox 360 Betas.

QUESTION: What is the CoD: WW Xbox 360 Beta?
ANSWER: Treyarch is recruiting dedicated Call of Duty fans of to help test Call of Duty: World at War's performance from a gameplay and backend standpoint. Feedback and performance data from this Beta will be instrumental in ensuring CoD: WW's success from Day One! This Beta will have a limited space so make sure you get your name in the hat to get a token!

QUESTION: Will there be a PS3 beta? If not, why?
ANSWER: No, there won't be a PS3 beta. The Xbox 360 and PC environments will provide the feedback that we need to make any back-end technical modifications to the co-op and multiplayer features, which means an optimized experience for everyone, independent of the console they own.
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Activision has released a 3D screenshot of Call of Duty: World at War, and it's looking hot.

The 3D screens gives us a good look at the game's flamethrower, allowing you to rotate 360 degrees around the scene of an allied soldier setting a bunker alight.

Check it out through the link.
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During yesterday's analyst call, Activision revealed a plan to make more money from the COD franchise by selling something called "Day One Advantage" that will buy you faster experience points to use in the game.

Good idea or sanctioned hax?
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Edge writes: "Activision raked in millions in sales with 2007's Call of Duty 4, but the publisher sees more opportunities beyond the retail box with the upcoming sequel.

"We ... see strong opportunities to monetize online gameplay," said Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith during an analyst day on Monday. "The average Call of Duty player has spent nearly five full 24-hour days of their lives online since purchasing the game.

"Over time, we'll qualify more opportunities to increase the monetization of these activities."

Infinity Ward-developed CoD4 has paid downloadable maps available on digital storefronts, but with CoD5, developed by Activision studio Treyarch, downloadable content will be a considerably bigger priority."
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GameXtract writes "Activision has recently released the box art of the next Call of Duty game, World at War. Like all others in the past the box art shows off various soldiers shooting aimlessly in every direction, and screaming their lungs out. I wonder how long it will take before half of them realize their shooting in the wrong direction. Regardless you can get a full size look at the box art by click the above image. Also to note that this game will be following in the same foot steps as Modern Warfare, and will receive the all mighty M rating."

Get a full look at the box art after the jump.
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Activision announced that the war in Europe will begin on November 11

This is the official release date for Call of Duty 5: World at War
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D+PAD: We've just received word that Call of Duty: World at War will be releasing in the UK on November 14th. Gamers should also keep an eye out on the official Call of Duty website to pick up their "token" for the Xbox 360 beta.
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If you took today's news at its word, PlayStation 3 owners were being left out of the "Call of Duty: World at War" multiplayer beta.

Xbox 360 and PC players are allowed access in October. Last year, only Xbox 360 gamers were allowed access to the "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" multiplayer beta.

But Sony fans need not panic just yet. MTV Multiplayer asked Activision whether PS3 "Call of Duty" fans were being left in the cold.
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n the latest issue of OXM UK, it is Comfirmed that infinity ward are working on a sci-fi shooter. But does not go as far to say if this game is the next in the call of duty series.

The Call of Duty series is ones of Activisions most prised franchises. Famed for its realistic World War 2 combat, it was no wonder that many eyebrows were raised when Call of Duty 4 went modern...
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MTV's Stephen Totilo writes:

"Viewers of CBS' Early Show yesterday were treated to a sight arguably more extraordinary than swimmer Michael Phelps' procurement of eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

To win eight gold medals, a man merely has to swim faster than any other man in the world. That's easy compared to what appeared to happen on the Early Show, when the producers appeared to bend the laws of space and time as they presented Phelps a copy of "Call of Duty: World At War" for the PS3 - a game that won't be released for at least another month or two, if not further into the future than that. The CBS host assured Phelps that Activision wanted Phelps to have the game first.

I asked an Activision PR rep yesterday how this happened..."
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A list of Rumored Perks and Weapons for Call of Duty: World at War.
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No surprise here, but PureBalance, the creators of the popular anti-cheat software, PunkBuster, have been contracted to provide anti-cheat counter measures for Call of Duty: World at War by Activision.
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