Let the hype building begin! The first teaser trailer for game publisher Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warefare 3 has been released. The new game will be set in the United States, and the trailer specifically teases New York City. I for one can’t wait to shoot at things while running through New York. Sure there have been other games set in New York, but not to the caliber of the Call of Duty series.

The game is being touted as a straight sequel to Modern Warfare 2, so we should see a return of some familiar characters. No firm release date has yet been announced, but I expect to see the game in time for the holidays. I would also expect an announced street date at this year’s E3, which I’m sure MW3 will have a big showing.

Modern Warfare 3 will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation3, and PC. Hopefully online play will be back for the PlayStation3 by the time it comes out.

Amazon has a video game deal today of 50% – 60% off select games in the Call Of Duty franchise.

– Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Greatest Hits – for PS3 – $11.99
[60% off the list price of $29.99]
– Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – for Xbox 360 – $14.99
[50% off the list price of $29.99]
– Call of Duty: World At War – for PS3 – $14.99
[50% off the list price of $29.99]
– Call of Duty: World At War – for Xbox 360 – $14.99
[50% off the list price of $29.99]

Note, this sale is valid only for today, Sunday, February 27, 2011, til midnight PST while supplies last.

The Gold Box spotlight deal of the day over at Amazon today is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare the Game of the Year edition for Playstation 3 for only $28.98 (that’s 42% off the list price of $49.99).

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, fight as both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier in a modern warfare setting, traveling around the world launching land and air strikes, using sophisticated technology and advanced weaponry.

Note, this sale is today for one day only and is valid while supplies last.

See below for more details about this game.