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    Infinity Ward has made many mistakes involving Modern Warfare 2. They irresponsibly marketed their Fight Against Grenade Spam, they neglected to put in a colorblind option, and angered Pakistanis by showing their ignorance to Pakistani culture. Their biggest mistake of all though? Excluding the much anticipated N0M4D feature. 
    However, the publisher got things right with C.O.D.E. The Call Of Duty Endowment was started by Activision Blizzard to "provide our former service members with job placement, training, and educational services in their post military careers." Back in November, C.O.D.E. pledged to donate $1 million from game sales toward various programs that help military personnel return to civilian life. Along with this pledge came an initial donation of $125,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America, a Congressionally chartered veterans organization dedicated solely to serving the needs of SCI/SCD veterans. This past Thursday, C.O.D.E. announced that it will donate $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project," to establish a Transition Training Academy. TTA provides training to veterans to pursue a career in IT. 
    It's nice to see that Activision Blizzard has their heart in the right place. They are one of the few gaming companies that are trying help veterans return to civilian life. Perhaps when EA launches Medal of Honor next year, they will also start a veterans fund. 

    Infinity Ward has made many mistakes involving Modern Warfare 2. They irresponsibly marketed their Fight Against Grenade Spam, they neglected to put in a colorblind option, and angered Pakistanis by showing their ignorance to Pakistani culture. Their biggest mistake of all though? Excluding the much anticipated N0M4D feature. 
    However, the publisher got things right with C.O.D.E. The Call Of Duty Endowment was started by Activision Blizzard to "provide our former service members with job placement, training and educational services in their post military careers." Back in November C.O.D.E. pledged to donate $1 million form game sales toward various programs that help military personnel return to civilian life. Along with this pledge came an initial donation of $125,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America, a Congressionally chartered veterans organization dedicated solely to serving the needs of SCI/SCD veterans. This past Thursday, C.O.D.E. announced that it will donate $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project," to establish a Transition Training Academy. TTA provides training to veterans to pursue a career in IT. 
    It's nice to see that Activision Blizzard has their heart in the right place. They are one of the few gaming companies that are trying help veterans return to civilian life. Perhaps when EA launches Medal of Honor next year, they will also start a veterans fund.