Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter game. True to its name and following the lead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, MW2 places players in modern combat settings with new weapons and action. Coupled with a variety of gameplay modes including single player, multiplayer and the co-op Special Ops Mode, MW2 was a worthy addition to the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is First-person Shooter rooted in a fictional, but ultra-realistic near-future conflict of mostly American forces with those of the Russian Federation around the globe. The third installment in the Modern Warfare branch of the Call of Duty franchise, MW3 features a heavy focus on multiplayer gameplay which includes innovative new functionality. MW3 encourages multiple gameplay combat strategies, new 2-player co-op option, new play modes and weapons. The game also includes a gripping single player campaign that picks up where MW2 left off.