Game Retailers Selling Modern Warfare 2 Early

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 IGN 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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