It seems many retailers across the globe were unable to successfully hold off selling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 before its November 10 release date.


Customers have begun flaunting their early copies on internet forums,
suggesting where and how others can purchase the game early. In North
America, it seems smaller retailers are the culprit, getting the jump
on mega chains such as Best Buy and Walmart.


A GameStop representative told Gaminglargest the company has not heard any
reports of its own stores selling Modern Warfare 2 early, and plans to
host its biggest midnight launch event ever for the title.


GameIndustry.Biz
reports several European retailers, including LoveFilm and The Hut,
accidentally mailed out copies early. "We are dedicated to getting
products to customers on release. We use Royal Mail as our preferred
courier and were advised to dispatch on Thursday for delivery on
Tuesday due to the impending strike action. This was called off on
Thursday evening and we have contacted Royal Mail to hold the product
until Tuesday," The Hut issued in a statement.


Meanwhile, Eurogamer reports
GAME, Europe's leading online game retailer, denied mailing copies
early despite automatic e-mails claiming copies have started shipping.


Did you score an early copy? Let us know where.

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