By Hector Cortez Nov 6, 2008, 18:08 GMT
Showing their appreciation and support to those serving in the military, Activision is partnering with the United Service Organizations (USO) to bring entertainment to the troops this holiday season. The company is using Call of Duty and Guitar Hero to entertain service members around the world.
Activision is partnering with the United Service Organizations (USO) to bring entertainment to the troops this holiday season.
Veterans Day will mark the official start of the holiday promotion when Activision releases Call of Duty: World at War. An $10 donation will be made by Activision to the USO for every copy of the game that is purchased, up to $20,000 total, at the Washington, D.C., GameStop store during the pre-release event. Additionally, Activision is partnering with 98.7 Fm (KYSR in Los Angeles) on a Guitar Hero World Tour promotion to support the release of the 2008 98.7 FM Live CD Project. Portions of the CD sales will be donated to the USO to provide assistance and services for troops around the world. The CD is a studio-series compilation of live recordings by popular Los Angeles radio station 98.7 FM of artists that have performed at the exclusive 98.7 Lounge, including: Seether, Finger Eleven, Gavin Rossdale, OneRepublic, Three Doors Down, Ludo and many more. The CD launch party will be held on November 21 at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, where military personnel who show their military id will be able to enter the park for free. The CD will be available for purchase at 987fm.com beginning November, 24th.
Further showing its support, Activision has donated more than $100,000 worth of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for use in USO gaming lounges and mobile USO fleets both on U.S. military bases and across the globe.
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