San Clemente, CA, February 8, 2012 -Play N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada.  Participates will be competing for over $25,000 in prizes.

Players will compete in local rounds starting February 18th at participating Play N Trade stores which lead up to regional and international rounds beginning February 25th.

The 1st Place Grand Prize package includes a 2012 Jeep Patriot, a trip to Oklahoma Invasion VII, an Airsoft event, and a Kastway Airsoft prize pack.  The 2nd place winner wins a trip to Oklahoma Invasion VII, an Airsoft event, and a Kastway Airsoft prize pack. This allows both finalists to be eligible for the Oklahoma Invasion VII live event!  Each of the final four winners will receive an ultimate gamer accessory pack by Subsonic.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has sold 6.5 million copies and grossed $400 million in one day making it the biggest entertainment launch of all time.

“The tournament is a great opportunity for gamers to get together and share their passion for playing and competing, and to show off their skills,” said Sean Finnigan, President of Play N Trade. “Play N Trade is dedicated to providing the ultimate gaming experience, and this is the biggest prize package we ever awarded.

Tournament registration is now open for the free-for-all tournament.  “Local Round” winners will compete to advance to a “Regional Round” and the winning player from the “Regional Rounds” will be invited to the “Modern Warfare 3 International Round Finals.”  Any person under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the M (Mature) rated game.

For more information visit your local Play N Trade store or www.codmw3tournament.com

About Play N Trade

Play N Trade is the largest video game retail franchise worldwide.  The company provides training, support and marketing systems to its independent store owners, who in turn provide a video-gaming experience for their local fan base.  Play N Trade provides a complete solution for all gaming needs and integrates heavily into the local communities it serves.   Play N Trade customers can try any video game before they buy, participate in local and national tournaments, have their consoles and games repaired, as well as buy, sell and trade video games.  Many customers say simply “This is the best store I have ever been to!” Please visit www.playntrade.com or call 1.888.PNT.GAME for more information.