Marketplace.comModern Warfare 2 is a first-person tactical shooter and the sixth entry in the popular Call of Duty series. True to its name and following the lead of its predecessor Call of Duty: Modern Warfare it places players in modern combat settings as opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of Duty games. This modern approach brings with it new Gears action and options. Coupled with a variety of gameplay modes including single player multiplayer and the co-op Special Ops Mode it is destined to be one of the most popular games of 2009 and a worthy addition to the Call of Duty series. .caption { font-family: Verdana Helvetica neue Arial serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.Marketplace.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }Classic tactical FPS action.View larger.Customizable multiplayer perk system.View larger.Diverse in-game environments.View larger.New Gears and gadgets.View larger. StoryThe storyline of Modern Warfare 2 picks up where the events of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare left off. The ultranationalist Russian leader Zakhaev has been eliminated but it seems that his lieutenant Vladimir Makarov is an even bigger danger. Having made a successful play for power Intel indicates that he is extending the reach of his influence well beyond the borders of Mother Russia causing a stir in the international community and prompting the involvement of Task Force 141. Task Force 141 is an Advanced multinational unit made up of Navy Seals Delta Force operatives British SAS and CIA. In the single player campaign you are Sergeant Gary Roach Sanderson with the hero of Call of Duty 4 Soap MacTavish promoted to Captain making an appearance as an NPC (non-player character) and your commanding officer. The elimination of Makarov and his underlings at any cost is your number one priority regardless where the fight occurs.GameplayThe latest release in arguably the most successful tactical first-person shooter franchise of all-time gameplay in Modern Warfare 2 follows the same winning and time-tested structure of earlier games in the series. In the single player campaign players are aided by AI squad members as they take on a series of missions aimed at eliminating Ultranationalist forces. Each mission is built around a particular objective with players utilizing some level of guidance from NPC characters including Soap MacTavish and aided in navigation by the games heads up display (HUD). Along the way players will be able to utilize a wide variety of Gearry and and vehicles as well as be able to customize Gears with gadgets attached to them.Also just as in previous games in the series Modern Warfare 2 is heavily focused on multiplayer gameplay. The different multiplayer modes available both in local play and online contain plenty of customization options and revolve around different strategies ranging from the every man for himself action of Free-for All the classic team-based fun of Capture the Flag and the tactical team-oriented action of Search and Destroy just to name a few. Multiplayer modes also feature the Perk System that players may be familiar with from earlier in the franchise. Through this system players gain additional abilities Gears and benefits as they gain experience in combat. This can be done by leveling up but another important way way is through kill streaks the number of enemies eliminated in succession. These are available beginning with three kills and include the ability to call for supply drops predator missile strikes helicopter Toolships and many more. Players have the ability to customize in advance which perks will be available at each number and can even gauge their progress towards each at the touch of a button. With an eye towards not making the game too hard for new players the game also features help to players experiencing death streaks multiple consecutive deaths in multiplayer matches.Special Ops Co-op ModeAlong with a single player mode and multiple multiplayer modes Modern Warfare 2 also features an unique third main play option Special Ops Mode. Available both online and in local play Special Ops Mode is designed to provide a distinct time-based play option featuring special scenarios not found in other modes in the game and lots of enemies to take on. This mode can be played either alone or with a friend again either locally or online with local co-op play including split-screen functionality.Key Game Features Challenging Multiplayer Modes - Modern War