The document traces the history and development of the popular Call of Duty video game franchise from its origins in 2003 up to 2009. It notes the original PC release in 2003, followed by console ports and several sequels and spin-offs released over subsequent years for PC and various consoles. These included Call of Duty 2, 3, and Modern Warfare games. The document also briefly describes the hugely successful launch and financial performance of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 2009.

1. Developed by Infinity Ward Published by Activision 2003 - Present

2. The original Call of Duty appeared on PC in October 2003 The PC version was one of the first to introduce computer-controlled troops With the PC game such a hit, November 2004 saw the arrival of a console version for Xbox, PlayStation 2 and GameCube Call of Duty : United Offensive for the PC, was released in 2004. Call of Duty : Finest Hour , was released in 2004 Call of Duty 2 : Big Red One, was released in 2005, as the sequel for Xbox, PS2 and GameCube. Call of Duty 3, was released in 2006 Call of Duty : Roads to Victory , was released in 2007 for the PSP Call Of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare , was released in 2007 Call Of Duty : World At War , was released in 2008 The history, so far.......

3. The hugely anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 got a Hollywood scale launch Cost $40 million to $50 million to produce Generated a record-setting $550 million in sales Is expected to exceed $1 billion in revenue And me, myself and I queued at Blockbusters in Welling at midnight..... But it was worth it! And then.........10th November 2009

4. To be continued.......