IN PICTURES: Modern Warfare 3’s midnight launch

Last night was cold. And wet. Yet such is the UK public’s lust for digital warfare that thousands took to the streets at midnight last night to be amongst the first to own Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

The UK’s official launch event was held at GAME’s Oxford Street store. There were people. Soldiers. Carrier bags. Security shutters. Really tired sales assistants. Tarmac. All sorts. And you can get a taste of it below:

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