LOS ANGELES – The inaugural Call of Duty XP event, commonly referred to as XP 2011, is officially over. Kanye West rapped the night away in front of celebrities like Maria Schriver, Teri Hatcher and Ron Artest to close out the two-day video game event. But by then, many of the gamers had already exited the massive hangars that housed an exclusive hands-on opportunity with Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Developers Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games were on hand to reveal all of the multiplayer details and five new maps for MW3, while beach Head Studios was there to reveal the $50 annual price point and exclusive content for the accompanying Call of Duty Elite service. The video walkthrough below gives a glimpse of what was happening inside and outside the massive Raleigh Studios complex in Playa Vista.

Even though XP 2011 has come to a close, the excitement for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has just begun.  The game is just a little over two months from release, and players will have a lot to look forward to in the game's campaign, Spec Ops co-op and multiplayer.  And though the $59.99 edition will offer all of this, some of you might consider upgrading to the Hardened Edition for $40 more.  Activision explained what's all included in this package.

The Xbox 360 is take huge precedence at the Call of Duty XP event in Los Angeles this week, as Microsoft is co-sponsoring the event and the million dollar Modern Warfare 3 tournament.  But that’s not all – Microsoft and Activision are also teaming up to produce yet another limited edition game console, just as they did with Modern Warfare 2 a couple of years ago.  The difference?  This one’s way better.

Los Angeles – Microsoft used Activision’s first annual Call of Duty XP fan festival to unveil its latest bundle. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 console, wireless headset with Bluetooth and wireless controllers will ship to retail this fall. Microsoft, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games teamed up to create a Call of Duty collectible, just in time for the most epic Call of Duty experience yet. Aside from its (air)striking good looks, the console will play unmistakable Call of Duty sounds when powering up and when the tray is opened.