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Modern Warfare 2 Sets New Record For UK Entertainment Industry

Modern Warfare 2 Sets New Record For UK Entertainment Industry

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The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) has revealed by Activision Modern Warfare 2 has managed to sell nearly 1.8 million units of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 in the UK in its first week.According to GfK Chart-Track, this is by far, the highest grossing video game in the industry of UK entertainment and is estimated to have brought in £67.4 million based on an average selling price of £37.87.Observers highlight the fact that...



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