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With the release of the first gameplay trailer yesterday, Activision has declared that Modern Warfare 3 will raise the bar for the popular shooter franchise even further, promising the "most epic Call of Duty experience yet" thanks to innovative gameplay and "the most advanced multiplayer ever".

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is by far the most epic Call of Duty experience yet. The teams at Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have worked tirelessly to create for the Call of Duty player a scale that is unimaginable with a level of polish and creativity that will push the genre forward," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc.  "The passion and energy of our developers is reflected in everything about the title.  From the innovative gameplay, to the cinematic intensity, to the most advanced multiplayer ever, Modern Warfare 3 will raise the bar for this already incredible franchise."

We'll find out whether the joint development between Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer can meet fan expectations when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 releases worldwide on 8 November 2011.