August 4, 2009
Treyarch
Launches Free iPhone App for Call of Duty: World at War
Fans Can Access Stats and News
Updates Anytime, Anywhere
Marking a first for the Call of Duty
franchise and its millions of dedicated fans, Activision Publishing, Inc. and
Call of Duty: World at War developer Treyarch, announced today that it has
launched its first iPhone application as a companion for the blockbuster game.
Available for free via iTunes™, the Call of Duty: World at War Companion allows
fans who own iPhones to remotely access important news and updates from the
palms of their hands. Additionally, players with linked accounts on
www.CoDWaW.com (for the Xbox
360 and the PLAYSTATION 3) will be able to see key stats from the game. The
application will support unique registered player accounts for Call of Duty:
World at War fans by providing:
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Stat-Tracking: Check your rank on
key stats like K/D ratio, win/lose record and more. -
Performance Tracking: Gain quick
access to all of your weapon usage. -
Link with Friends: Monitor online
activity, and the stats of friends with linked accounts on
www.codwaw.com to compare
progress. -
News: Access the latest news/blogs,
Treyarch’s community Twitter feed (Twitter: @JD_2020), as well as the latest
on new maps, double XP weekends and contests.
The Call of Duty: World at War
iPhone application is being supported via a robust website (www.CoDWaW.com),
providing a new leader boards homepage, new missions, as well as access to
global stats.
According to The NPD Group,
Charttrack and Gfk, Call of Duty: World at War has sold more than 11 million
units to date worldwide across all platforms. Additionally, Treyarch’s first two
downloadable map packs have surpassed more than 4.75 million paid downloads on
both Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network (combined), with a third map pack
scheduled to launch on August 6.
Call of Duty: World at War is rated
“M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Intense Violence, Strong Language, Blood and Gore.
For more information and exclusive updates about Call of Duty: World at War,
visit www.CoDWaW.com.