Video games have evolved over the past few years and with that, the mediums to access them have changed as well. Gone are the days when majority of the gamers used to stand outside the retail stores to grab the copies of their most anticipated titles. Especially when it comes to an ever-evolving franchise like Call of Duty.

The Call of Duty series means a lot to millions of fans worldwide who have grown up playing different entries since the first offering was launched almost two decades ago. Many of these players are those who have spent a lot of time standing in lines outside of a store just to get their hands on a new installment. But this is not something very common these days.

Call of Duty fans remember how they used to enjoy standing in lines for Modern Warfare 3

Recently, a Twitter account that keeps track of all things Call of Duty shared a throwback picture from ten years ago. While posting it, the account mentioned how the past was amazing in terms of enjoying a game. In this case, they mentioned a blockbuster installment from 2011 – the one and only Modern Warfare 3.

The third entry in the beloved, original trilogy was made by Infinity Ward and launched worldwide almost a decade ago. Unlike the present day, there were hardly any options of ordering games online. The concept of downloading and installing was not that common. Hence, the only way people could buy a fresh release was by physically going to the retail store and stand in long queues in the night.

Top Stories

Cam Newton Makes NFL Return Conditions Clear to 32 Teams as Panthers Legend Confirms Retirement Stance

Tom Brady Makes Career Announcement for Vegas as Pete Carroll Addresses Losing Raiders Locker Room

Scottie Scheffler Makes Critical Health Announcement After He Ended PGA Tour Hiatus

J. J. McCarthy Awaits Punishment From Vikings After Rejecting Kevin O’Connell’s Instructions

Tiger Woods & Co. Now Have to Think Twice Before Trash-Talking at TGL Following New Update

Lexi Thompson Branded ‘Self-Centered’ After Retirement Decision Led to Chaos & Confusion

READ MORE: Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Campaign Early Access Pre-Load, Release, and Multi-Platform Timings Explained

This was the exact case during the launch of Modern Warfare 3 back in November 2011. As soon as the tweet, above, spread across social media, hardcore Call of Duty fans on Twitter wasted no time in sharing their memories.

Most of them were very much amazed to remember how they used to be more happier a decade ago, during the release of a new Call of Duty game. Compared to the present time, they didn’t have to follow endless steps to get their copies.

All they had to do was to go to the store. To them, the feeling witnessing huge crowds outside the retail stores and then getting the actual game disc was just phenomenal. “I miss standing in line waiting on a midnight release,” wrote one user.

What are your thoughts on the way games are released today compared to the past? Let us know in the comments.

WATCH THIS STORY: Top?5?Call of Duty Games?of All Time