The new edition of the Call of Duty video game hits stores worldwide today. Activision's (ATVI) Call of Duty: Black Ops went on sale at midnight in thousands of locations, and fans rushed to get their hands on new edition, which includes an option to play the violent game in 3-D.

"From the beginning, we focused our entire studio on creating the most immersive Call of Duty experience ever," Treyarch Studio Head Mark Lamia said in a statement. "Black Ops delivers an epic and cinematic single player experience, an incredibly deep multiplayer offering, and endless hours of co-op fun with Zombies."

The game is rated M for "Mature," with blood, drug references, intense violence and language.