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  "id": 15661535,
  "title": "Modern Warfare 4 Is Legitimately a Top-5 Call of Duty Campaign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/modern-warfare-4-is-legitimately-a-top-5-call-of-duty-campaign",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T22:15:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/mw4-modern-warfare-4-call-duty-campaign-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 4, has been praised as a top-5 campaign by many. The game features two intertwined storylines; one follows a South Korean-United States unit, Sierra-1, as they defend against a North Korean invasion, while the other follows Captain John Price hunting down the Russian defense minister. The game's realism and intensity are evident through its various missions, from the fictional Hajin City to North Korea, New York, Paris, and Mumbai. The campaign's strength lies in its ability to create memorable moments that stay with the player, such as the intense sequence in New York and the climactic battle in Hajin City. However, the open-world section in the \"Stranded\" mission, while not bad, can be a hindrance to the overall experience as it slows down the pace and limits the player's access to certain weapons and equipment. Despite some bugs and glitches, Modern Warfare 4 remains a standout entry in the franchise, delivering a top-tier campaign experience.",
  "summary": "The Modern Warfare 4 campaign is one of the series' best, taking place during a Korean conflict while also following Captain Price on the run.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Modern Warfare 4 Pays Tribute to Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/modern-warfare-4-pays-tribute-to-call-of-duty-co-creator-vince",
        "published": "2026-10-19T10:17:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Modern Warfare 4 has the best Steam rating for a Call of Duty game in 16 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/modern-warfare-4-has-the-best-steam-rating-for-a-call-of-duty-game-in",
        "published": "2026-10-19T18:31:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}